Good morning, Minot.

Troy Edward Sanders, a Minot man, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder in North Central District Court on Aug.

28 and received a suspended sentence of ten years with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation followed by five years of probation after charges from a domestic incident where he choked an adult and a child.

Trinity Health is accepting applications for its EMT Program, which will run from Jan.

5, 2026 to June 4, 2026 and offer classroom discussions, hands-on skills training, and field clinicals on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5-9 p.m. at the Trinity Health Riverside Education Center—applications are due by 3 p.m. Oct. 20.

At Minot Air Force Base, experts from Colorado State University restored native ecosystems with seed planting and controlled burns that began in fall 2023—efforts that support pollinators and improve stormwater management.

The project also established an outdoor learning center for local residents and will continue to monitor and expand its restoration work.

Sixteen Minot citizens filed letters of intent for the vacant City Council seat by 4 p.m. Thursday — the vacancy arose after voters elected Mark Jantzer as mayor.

City leaders will meet with candidates on Tuesday afternoon and may appoint one to serve through next summer.

On August 15, Minot Air Force Base held a dedicated ceremony honoring 18 maintainers selected as crew chiefs for their skill and commitment to keeping aircraft ready for flight + their names were added to each aircraft as a sign of trust from peers and leaders.

The ceremony underscored the extra responsibility these crew chiefs took on in managing maintenance tasks and repairs.

A local parent described how the end of summer and the start of school have shifted family routines and made mornings feel rushed—helping them recognize the need to change their daily habits and take control of their story.

Minot AFB 5/6 hosted its first-ever fishing tournament at Lake Darling on August 16 for teams competing for cash prizes and gift cards.

Team Warbitsky earned first place — winning $30 in cash and a $250 Scheels gift card while other teams received smaller prizes.

The Lopez Gym is a non-profit boxing facility on North Broadway that trains twin fighters Rafael and Jose Lopez under local coach Richard Calavera and doctors Gary Hundal and Dharam Singh.

The gym plans to add a concession stand plus viewing bleachers as it prepares to support the twins’ upcoming trip to Toronto next week.

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!

Bjøro Håland Concert

3-5 p.m. — North Dakota State Fair Center — Get Tickets — Celebrate the return of Norwegian country music legend Bjøro Håland for his 36th performance at Høstfest.

Norsk Høstfest Cultural Festival

9:00 – 10:30 AM — North Dakota State Fair Center — Tickets available — Experience the rich heritage of Scandinavia through food, music, and artisan crafts.

Norsk Høstfest

9:00 – 10:30 AM — North Dakota State Fair Center — Admission fee may apply — Experience a vibrant celebration of Scandinavian culture with entertainment, cuisine, and artisan crafts.