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Minot Parks to host Back to School Bash

Arts and Entertainment August 4, 2026

Minot Parks invites families to celebrate the end of summer at the annual Back to School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This year's Back to School Bash will be held at the North Hill Sertoma Complex, rather than its traditional location on the east end of the South Hill SCHEELS Complex. The temporary location change is due to the ongoing construction associated with the installation of the new inclusive playground at the SCHEELS Complex. Attendees can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, games, free lunch and a variety of activities for children and families. The event ...

Open house to mark 100 years

Local News August 3, 2026

In observance of its 100th anniversary, Thomas Family Funeral Home will host the community at an open house Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 4-7 p.m. at 304 S. Main St., Minot. There will be complimentary food and beverages, tours, presentations and exhibits. Special guests expected to attend include a great-granddaughter of Martin Jacobson, the previous owner of the 1903 house that became Thomas Funeral Home in 1945. Still present in the funeral home from the original house is a stained-glass window featuring Pierre-Auguste Cot's 1880's painting "The Storm," depicting an embracing pair of ...

Highway Patrol seeks help in hit-and-run

Local News August 3, 2026

The North Dakota State Patrol is seeking the public's help in investigating a hit-and-run injury crash that occurred Saturday, Aug. 1, at about 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of the U.S. Highway 83 Bypass and 30th Avenue Northwest in Minot. Based on witness statements and vehicle parts ...

Drake Threshing Show set for Sept. 12-13

Local News August 3, 2026

DRAKE – The 58th annual Drake Threshing Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, at the Drake Threshing Grounds, with a special focus on Oliver equipment. The event will include antique tractors and pickups, music, parades, games, vendors and food, including fry bread and homemade ice cream. A full-size tractor pull and pickup pull will be held both days at 3 p.m. Other events include a steam-powered sawmill demonstration, plowing demonstration, steam- and gas-powered tractor threshing, working blacksmith, shingle mill, prony brake and tractor-powered corn ...

VA awards transportation funds to ND

Local News August 3, 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $710,550 in grants to the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs to support local veterans with transportation needs. The Highly Rural Transportation Grants (HRTG) program helps veterans living in highly rural areas with free transportation to VA and VA‑authorized health care facilities. The HRTG program provides funding to Veteran Service Organizations and State Veterans Service Agencies that serve counties with fewer than seven people per square mile. This year, VA awarded more than $6.1 million in grants through HRTG. Veterans ...

Brain Health Conference set in New Town

Local News August 3, 2026

NEW TOWN – A three-day Brain Health Conference will be held Aug. 12-14 at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge in New Town. Elbowoods Memorial Health Center’s Healthy Brain Initiative Team has organized the conference, with funding from the Healthy Brain Initiative grant. The conference is free and open to the public. The conference runs from 2-4 p.m on Aug. 12 and will feature a screening and talk circle on “Finding Pesa Sooname” by Casey Venturini. On Aug. 13, the conference runs from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring fitness activities, breakout sessions and keynote speakers on Alzheimer’s ...