Good morning, Minot.

In Braddock the South Central Threshing Association is celebrating its 50th Annual Threshing Bee and Antique Show by honoring local agriculture and showcasing antique machinery in a parade – the event draws 1,500 to 2,000 people and offers demonstrations of historic crop harvesting methods.

Minot held the Out of the Darkness Walk on Sunday in Oak Park during Suicide Awareness Month — community members posted tributes and visited vendor tables to access mental health resources for suicide prevention.

Town and Country Credit Union announced the four winners of its 2025 Small Business Grants program and will give each business $2,500 after credit union members submitted essays on how to help their staff, customers, or community.

The winners are Dakota Chappy in Minot, Amend Healthcare in West Fargo, Ryder Community Center Association, and Muddy Boots Coffee House in Mapleton—each picked for a positive local impact.

U.S. Bank is changing its presence in Minot as it converts the Minot South Auto Bank at 1925 S.

Broadway from a drive-up to a full-service branch—this location will temporarily close in September and reopen later this fall. The downtown branch at 17 1st Ave. SW will close on Nov. 18 but will not affect client accounts.

Minot Parks announced that Logger Fest returns at Oak Park on Saturday, Sept.

27 from noon—6 p.m. The outdoor festival will feature family-friendly lumberjack games, Oktoberfest foods, live music and food trucks, and residents must pre-register for the dog races.

More than 200 airmen from the 891MSFS completed OPERATION Valhalla Strike training at Camp Ripley, Minnesota from Aug.

24-29—as they practiced live-fire drills, ground defense maneuvers, and coordinated with the 54th Helicopter Squadron. The squadron returned to Minot sharpened in its mission to secure ICBM facilities—preparing to defend critical assets more effectively.

The 8th annual Fuel the Fight event in Minot is raising money to help cover cancer patients’ travel costs for treatment—this fundraiser will ease the heavy expenses that come with traveling for care.

FirstLink has invited the community to attend a free safeTALK suicide prevention training at the Minot Public Library on Tuesday, Sept.

30 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Attendees will earn three Continuing Education Units and must register in advance for certificate preparation.

HealthyDakota Mutual Holdings has made a strategic investment in TriWest Healthcare Alliance to expand community-based health care for military members, veterans and their families including in Minot— this partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield will boost the provider network, speed referrals and improve access to services such as mental health and specialized care.

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.