Good morning, Minot.

First Western Bank will host a community appreciation event with free food, games, and family activities at Scandinavian Heritage Park on Thursday, Aug.

13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will support a snack drive for local elementary schools and include a $500 gift card giveaway.

The Williston Basin Airshow will be held on Saturday, Aug.

15 at the international airport, featuring aerial displays, historic warbirds & family-friendly activities. Gates open at 10 a.m. with the airshow officially starting at 12:30 p.m. with the national anthem by Miss North Dakota 2026.

A North Dakota rancher, Jamie Guttormson, advised checking water sources after high sulfate levels caused cattle to act oddly and require treatment at his ranch — he said warmer weather may raise sulfate levels and urged other ranchers to test their water.

North Dakota’s governor declared a statewide fire emergency Friday — over half the state is facing drought and wildfire risks.

State agencies will keep high readiness until December unless the emergency is extended.

Due to a staffing shortage, the Minot Park District announced that Roosevelt Park Pool will close early on Monday, Aug.

17 to maintain safety as high school and college lifeguards return to school. The annual Soggy Doggy Pool Paw-ty has been rescheduled, with new details coming soon.