Good morning, Minot.

Our Lady of Grace Food Pantry has moved to a new building on the southwest end of the church grounds behind Edison Elementary.

The pantry now offers a single space to serve over 500 local families and remains open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Minot Parks honored golf pro Steve Kottsick’s 50-year service and 75th birthday at Souris Valley Golf Course on Monday (scores of locals joined the celebration) as he reflected on his lifelong career in golf.

Minot Parks invites families to celebrate the end of summer at its annual Back to School Bash on Thursday, Aug.

6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—the event features bounce houses, face painting, games, a free lunch, school supply donations, and Minot State activities at the North Hill Sertoma Complex.

Jim Langager played a historic portable organ (donated by local benefactors) at Gol Stave Church in Scandinavian Heritage Park in mid-May, marking the annual Syttende Mai Celebration for locals.

Minot Symphony Orchestra invites skilled musicians to audition for its 2026/2027 season on Saturday, Aug.

22. High school, college, community, music educators and military players can apply online (alternate times are available for those unable to attend) for scheduled auditions.

Business leaders and KMOT's Joe Skurzewski met in rural Minnesota to discuss a proposed pig iron plant for Minot that would support domestic steel production.

The project could spur local economic growth if it moves forward.

The North Central Parent & Family Resource Center will launch its free 16-week Nurturing Families program Tuesday, Sept.

8 at the NDSU Extension-Ward County office. The series offers parenting classes with a light supper & childcare provided each Tuesday evening through Dec. 22.

Minot residents will enjoy free rides on city transit from Aug.

10 through Aug. 14 as part of the annual free ride week, and two extra weekday routes will start on Aug. 19 with services at 7 a.m. + 3 p.m.

Trinity Health’s CancerCare Center in Minot now welcomes two therapy dogs, Zeke and Cinder, who have calmed patients for weeks and may extend their service to other locations in the future.

Patients like 10-year-old Julia Conejo say the dogs help them feel at ease.

Minot State football will host Emporia State in its season opener in 24 days as the team (the Beavers) began fall camp Monday.

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.