Good morning, Minot.

Companions for Children is expanding its mentorship programs Lunch Pals—serving several local schools, including one for students with disabilities—and Pen Pals, and is asking local residents to volunteer as student needs grow.

Volunteers must be 18 or older, live within 15 miles and complete a background check, interview and training while a $2,000 sponsorship supports one school site for a year.

AARP North Dakota is celebrating its 90th anniversary of Social Security today — marking nearly a century of the program’s support for local retirees and workers.

A 23-year-old New Town man died and a 19-year-old Parshall man was injured when the 2013 KTM 250SXF dirt bike he was riding lost control on Peninsula Road in the 4 Bears Marina area west of New Town on Aug.

13 at 3:26 p.m.—the Highway Patrol said the bike struck a fence and ejected the riders.

Tollefson’s Retail Group in Minot marked 100 years in business with a tailgate party last Wednesday.

The firm began in 1925 as a used furniture store and now operates more than 20 divisions in three states—updating home fixtures while staying true to its family values.

A Minot woman identified as 45 year old Cassandra Dee Brekke was arrested after fleeing police in a stolen 2015 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup on Wednesday, Aug.

13 near Airport Road—officers punctured her tires with spike strips before taking her into custody and she now faces charges for possession of a stolen motor vehicle, fleeing an officer and reckless driving while the investigation continues.

Trinity Health in Minot has introduced new 3D mammography technology — cutting exam time from 30 seconds to less than 10 seconds and giving clearer images for early breast cancer detection.

The system also includes a biopsy tool and is funded through local fundraisers — making screenings faster and more comfortable for patients.

Trinity Health unveiled its new 3D mammography technology on Aug.

13 at Trinity Health Medical Arts, reducing exam time to less than 10 seconds and raising daily patient capacity to 45-50 & improving early detection and comfort in breast cancer screening.

Hot Tots Movie Night

9:30-11:00 p.m. — Corbett Field — Free entry — Enjoy a classic baseball movie under the stars as summer comes to a close.

Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar

September 7th – October 6th — Magic City Sweets Ice Cream & Gourmet Sandwiches — Check out the coolest build your own hard scoop ice cream experience downtown with retro arcade games!