Good morning, Minot.

The Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron in Minot invites the community to a free Open House and fly in event on Tuesday, September 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Minot Avflight (2400 N.

Broadway). Guests will see STEM activities, aircraft displays, cadet drills, flight simulators and information on joining CAP.

Mouse River Players Community Theater kicks off its season with a stage adaptation of The Haunting of Hill House, with shows scheduled for September 19—21 and 26—28; Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30 p.m. while Sunday shows begin at 2:00 p.m., and tickets cost $15 for general admission available online or at the box office.

Brian Michalenko of Minot will be inducted into the Dakota Musician Association Hall of Fame—Minot’s 13th honoree—at a ceremony in Aberdeen on Sept.

12. He began playing violin at age 9 with Minot Public Schools and has built a long career in bluegrass and country music.

Minot Air Force Base District #160 welcomes MSgt Kyle Gahring as its new school board member—he is known for his safety work and his work with the Minot Magic City Discovery Center and Minot Soccer Association to strengthen local learning and recreation.

The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14th at 5:00 p.m. in Memorial Middle School.

Minot’s mission to advocate for the city and Minot Air Force Base will travel to Washington — the 14th Annual Task Force 21 Nuclear Triad Symposium will be held at the Army & Navy Club on September 26, where senior defense leaders and policymakers will discuss America’s nuclear triad and Minot’s role in global defense.

Senior Airman Katherin Varela-Loaiza has devoted over 270 hours to the Safe Rides volunteer program—helping Airmen get safe rides during emergencies and late-night hours—and she plans to keep supporting service members in need.

The 91st Missile Wing Command Team congratulated the 91st Operations Support Squadron on being named Squadron of the Month for September, recognizing its back-to-back McAdoo Trophy wins and steady support for the nuclear deterrence mission—ensuring 24/7/365 operations with elite training, tactics, and intelligence efforts.

The NTSB preliminary report confirmed that the Minot AFB B-52 maintained its authorized flight path during a loss-of-separation incident on July 18 at the state fairgrounds, when air traffic control coordinated the flyover with Minot Tower and Dakota Radar.

Air traffic control instructed a commercial airliner to turn away while the B-52 safely kept visual separation from a civilian Piper aircraft.

Air Force officials from Global Strike Command and Minot Air Force Base held a town hall at Minot State University on August 26—explaining the shift from the Minuteman III to the new Sentinel ICBM system, its economic benefits, and future contracting opportunities—while inviting community input for transparent progress.

Minot North athletics had a busy week with a 2-1 soccer win over Jamestown after a red card and a 41-0 football win over Williston, while other matches taught the teams valuable lessons.

The school will hold a Golf with the Sentinels event on September 6 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) to help young fans learn the game.

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.

Midwest MonsterCon 2025

Oct 3-4 — Minot Municipal Auditorium — $10 — Experience the ultimate horror convention with spooky panels, unique vendors, and eerie fun.

Dakota Flea Market

8 AM – 4 PM — North Dakota State Fair Center — Entry fee may apply — Discover over 200 vendor tables filled with antiques, crafts, collectibles, and more.