Good morning, Minot.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of an F4 tornado that tracked along Highway 21 between Regent and Mott (damaging many farms) and left a lasting memory of strong community support (with local groups helping clear debris).

A Burke County Sheriff’s patrol car hit a bicyclist near Bowbells on Friday afternoon on Highway 8 near mile marker 193 — leaving him seriously injured and taken to Trinity Health in Minot as the North Dakota Highway Patrol investigates the crash.

A 51-year-old Minot man died in a car crash Saturday at around 2 a.m. on U.S. Highway 2 in Ward County when his car went into a ditch while rounding a curve + the North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

Minot will host the Airstream Club International’s 69th rally next August at the North Dakota State Fair Center — the first time the event is held locally in 20 years.

The rally will feature seminars, live music, art exhibits, and shopping — and is expected to generate more than $2.5 million in economic impact.

Minot High School students returned from a European trip from June 12th—14th when 21 students and seven chaperones visited cities like Paris, Barcelona, Monaco, Rome, and Florence—experiencing art and history firsthand.

Art teacher Mike Stein said the annual program gives students a chance to see art in real settings and noted that planning for the 2027 trip will begin this October.

Lawmakers discussed new safety measures after a Minnesota lawmaker was killed earlier this month.

Legislative staff removed personal addresses from the website and will soon meet with law enforcement to plan further security changes for the upcoming session—efforts meant to protect personal safety.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

Have fun improving your game — Tue, Jul 8 – Thu, Jul 10 — Minot Family YMCA — $97 observing coach fee — Enjoy a high-intensity youth basketball camp focusing on skill development and confidence building.

Arts in the Park: Minot City Band

4-8 p.m. — Oak Park — Free to attend — Enjoy a summer evening filled with classic tunes under the beautiful oak trees.

North Dakota State Fair

All day — North Dakota State Fair Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience nine thrilling days of entertainment and grandstand performances.

NDSF Run the Route 5K

8:45-10:00 a.m. — North Dakota State Fair Center — Registration required — Kick off the North Dakota State Fair with a fun run along the parade route.

Arts in the Park: 188th Army Band Concert

7-9 p.m. — Oak Park — Free entry — Experience a timeless summer tradition with live music under the oaks in Minot.

Demolition Derby Showdown

7-9 p.m. — North Dakota State Fair Center — Ticket included with Grandstand Showpass — Experience the adrenaline of cars colliding in a battle for the ultimate title.

North Dakota State Fair - Sawyer Brown Concert

6-9 p.m. — North Dakota State Fair Grandstand — Ticket on sale March 1 — Celebrate 40 years of Sawyer Brown with lively performances of their classic hits.

Limp Bizkit Concert

8:00–9:30 p.m. — North Dakota State Fair Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Limp Bizkit live.

North Dakota State Fair Parade

9:15 a.m. — North Dakota State Fair Grounds Red Lot Campground — Free entry — Don’t miss the largest parade in North Dakota as it winds its way to the Fairgrounds.