Good morning, Minot.

If a pet is lost, owners should search hidden spots at home and post clear photos on local social media—using tools like GPS collars may also help track their pets and connect with neighbors for assistance.

When a pet is found, check for ID or bring it to local clinics such as the Minot AFB Veterinary Clinic—local shelters and animal control can further aid in reuniting pets with their owners.

Hundreds gathered at Oak Park in Minot on Saturday for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s—an event that raises awareness about the disease and unites community members.

The Accordion Club, a fixture at Norsk Høstfest for roughly 40 years — including local musician Jerry Schlag who has played for 75 years — performs daily at 9:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. in Reykjavik Hall, sharing 15 songs in each 45-minute set.

The Minot Symphony Orchestra will start its centennial season on Oct.

4 at 7 p.m. at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall with the world premiere of Sean Neukom’s commissioned work Pagan Holiday and a performance by renowned pianist Frederic Chiu—outside the hall, a food drive will support The Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry with matching donations.

Viking battles were staged twice daily at the Viking Village in Norsk Hostfest on Sept.

25 — large crowds watched reenactments that mixed live fights with historical lessons as narrator Andy Grossberg explained Viking tactics. Additional exhibits like blacksmithing and storytelling rounded out the living history event.

At Norsk Høstfest in Minot today, Tarjei Ellstead from Telemark shows visitors the traditional method of crafting skis from pine and birch wood—honoring Sondre Norheim's 200th birthday as his legacy is kept alive at Helsinki Hall all week.

Dr. Kevin Horton, president of the Institute for Biblical Authority, will speak at Minot Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept.

28 where he will teach Sunday School on Genesis 6:1-4 at 9:45 a.m., preach on Genesis 1:1 at 11 a.m., and present a drone study on physical geology at 6 p.m. He will then travel to Devils Lake on Monday, Sept. 29 for an evening presentation at Lake Region State College before offering additional studies the next day.

The Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo will visit Dakota Elementary, North Plains Elementary and on-base homeschool students on October 9th.

Its rodeo representatives will answer questions to explain the event ahead of the October 10th to 12th performance at the state fairgrounds — active-duty members and military-connected students will receive free tickets.

Stanley sixth grader Justin Swider was selected as Youth Heart Ambassador for the school year 2025 to 2026 by the American Heart Association on Sept.

23—he will work with other youth volunteers to promote healthy habits and lifesaving skills.

On September 19, the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron held the annual Snow Rodeo to test Minot AFB’s snow removal teams as they prepared for winter.

About 70 Airmen competed by driving plows on an obstacle course—base leaders took part and scores will be released later.

Minot Air Force Base will get up-armored Ford F—350 patrol trucks over the next two years to replace older Humvees and BearCats and boost safety and efficiency.

The new trucks feature an armored crew box and improved off-road handling to support patrol and rapid response duties.

The North Dakota State Library faces uncertainty as potential federal cuts may remove up to one third of its budget, which would affect e-resources and interlibrary loans statewide — state librarian Mary Soucie and local patrons worry about future planning while awaiting a fiscal year 2026 decision.

Fourteen Civil Air Patrol volunteer pilots from across North Dakota gathered Saturday in Moorhead for intensive all-weather training at Moorhead Municipal Airport—led by Lt. Col. Chad Smith, pilots from Minot and other areas practiced instrument flight techniques in low cloud cover and reduced visibility.

Minot North girls’ golf team qualified for state by finishing second at the WDA Championship with Emersyn Kopp leading the effort while four golfers advanced, and the football team won a 28 to 7 homecoming game over the Spartans that energized local fans.

The boys’ tennis team lost 2 to 7 to the Braves and the girls’ swim team finished sixth with 197 points at the Minot Invite, showing progress in a busy fall season.

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.

St. Olaf Orchestra Concert

7-9 p.m. — Ann Nicole Nelson Hall — Tickets available — Experience the rich sounds of a renowned collegiate orchestra during their Fall Tour.