The Minot American Legion Auxiliary has designated Saturday as Poppy Day. Minot Mayor Curt Zimbelman signed a proclamation urging everyone to pay tribute to veterans by wearing a poppy that day. » Full Story

The Minot Area Homeless Coalition has received a $40,000 grant from Bremer Bank in Minot and the Otto Bremer Foundation to assist with general operating expenses. » Full Story

The Spring Opener Buddy Rally will be May 29 through June 1 at the Robert Detlaff Farm in rural Minot. » Full Story

Area students earned outstanding performance or star ratings at the 2008 Class B State Music Festival held May 3 at Minot State University. » Full Story

TEAMS CAN STILL REGISTER – A program to help people live healthier lifestyles kicked off May 8 on the Fort Berthold Reservation, but teams still can register to participate in it. » Full Story

SEASON OPENER – A concert kicks off the first weekend of the visitors’ season at Fort Buford State Historic Site, rural Williston. » Full Story

FREE DAY – In honor of National Historic Preservation Month, admission will be free Sunday at all North Dakota state historic sites. » Full Story

BOOK BUDDIES NEEDED – The Minot Public Library is looking for volunteers to work with children in the Book Buddy Program this summer. » Full Story

Artwork created by students at St. Leo’s Catholic School, Minot, and students of the Minot Area Council of the Arts was showcased in a nationwide New Orleans Culture Exhibit. » Full Story

Daniel Warren, a senior at Minot High School, will receive Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank, the rank of Eagle Scout, during a Court of Honor May 18 at 2 p.m. » Full Story