Good morning, Minot.

Minot State University student-athletes completed a month-long winter clothing and food drive in October that filled a minivan with donations for the Domestic Violence Crisis Center & set a record.

SAAC president Mallory Hoogensen led the effort, which saw contributions from every athletic team.

Rod and Kathy Kallestad’s home at 6 Bonanza Way near the airport is decked with festive holiday decor.

Residents can email photos of their outdoor displays with name and address to [email protected] — submissions may be featured.

Minot Area Chamber EDC announced that Economic Development Specialist *Mark Lyman* earned the Certified Economic Developer designation from the International Economic Development Council.

The new status affirms his skills to boost investment and grow opportunities in the area, officials said.

Associate Professor Holly Pedersen from Minot State University presented her research at the International Congress on Education of the Deaf in Rome.

She discussed the role of faith in family support+ experts from various countries joined the historic event to advance deaf education methods.

Delegates at the 99th annual NDFU convention in Bismarck today chose Matt Perdue as the union’s 10th and youngest president at 35—he farms with his family near Ray and served at NDFU and National Farmers Union.

Madelyn Mercer, a Minot State alumna working in Duke's trauma center, presented on hypothermia management at a national emergency nursing conference in Sept. + she trains nurses and will cross-train in pediatric care next year.

Sanford Health honored organ donors today at a special recognition event at its facility, highlighting the gift of life and the impact of organ donation on the community.

The event thanked those who made this contribution possible.

Minot United boys hockey team claimed sole first place in the West Region standings after a 4-2 win over Bottineau/Rugby on Saturday, Dec.

13 (Blake Haaland scored two power-play goals to secure the win).

DRIVE Band Live Performance

9:30-11:30 p.m. — The Original Bar and Nightclub — Cover charge information not specified — Enjoy a vibrant night of live music with DRIVE in the heart of Minot.