Good morning, Minot.

More than a year ago at the state fair, a B-52 nearly hit two planes during a flyover by the local Air Force Base; the NTSB is still investigating the near-miss with a recent July 17 display occurring safely — final results may take another year.

Off Axis Acrobatics from Las Vegas will perform a free water acrobatics show at the ND State Fair on Stage 5 at 12:30, 4 and 6 p.m. through the fair.

The event features four athletes with diverse backgrounds + a refreshing twist to traditional acts.

A rare P-51A warbird from World War II, owned by Walt Bowe, is displayed at Dakota Territory Air Museum throughout the weekend.

The exhibition honors veterans and is part of the museum’s large collection of warbirds including the Bruce Eames Warbird Collection.

Twelve parade awards were presented Tuesday, July 21 at First Western Bank & Trust in Minot for the 'Honoring 250 Years of Heroes' parade; First Western Bank & Trust earned its third Grand Marshal Award while winners such as Magic City Dance Company and Angelic Gardens were among 69 entries.

Visitors to the North Dakota State Fair can explore Freedom 250 by digitally signing a Declaration of Independence + taking a quiz to see if they lean Patriot or Loyalist.

The interactive truck, parked near the Fair Center, will travel through 2026 to share America’s founding story.

Joe Krathwohl returns for his third free show at Stage (#8) at the State Fair today.

The half-hour presentation features exotic and endangered birds and runs at 1:15, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. for fairgoers to learn about bird conservation.

Livestock exhibitors at the State Fair are learning life skills and animal care as they showcase pigs (10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.) in Minot.

Morgan Sonsalla, who has shown pigs for two years, said the fair offers a fun chance to improve before county competitions.

INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation awarded $8,000 in scholarship funds from The Friends of Kevin Mattson Scholarship Endowed Fund to four local students pursuing training in HVAC, welding and electrical lineman fields; the awards honor a Minot native’s legacy in the construction and trade industries.

Ward County residents asked for a new hearing on Basin Electric’s wind farm repowering project approved July 7, citing land easement concerns when Brian Lee of Sawyer filed the request on Tuesday, July 21; Basin Electric confirmed plans for a transmission project south of Minot with open houses planned soon.

Trinity Health CancerCare Center has added two certified therapy dogs, Cinder and Zeke, to provide comfort to patients during treatment, following a generous donation from the DesLauriers family+ they now offer added emotional support.

Raynes & Liam Keeney Concert

5-9 p.m. — Citizens Alley — Free entry — Experience a night of free live performances in a vibrant Downtown Minot atmosphere.