Submitted Photo From left are Minot Area Community Foundation President Jason Zimmerman, Jalisa Tinner of the Magic City Lions Club and scholarship recipients Colin Swenson and Zoe Labatore.

The Minot Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the Magic City Lions Club, has announced two 2026 recipients of the Magic City Lions Scholarship. Now in its second year, the scholarship recognizes local students who demonstrate leadership, community involvement and strong character.

This year’s recipients are Collin Swenson of Our Redeemer’s Christian School and Zoe Labatore of MLS-Mohall High School. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship to support their future educational pursuits. Swenson plans to attend the University of North Dakota to study business management, and Labatore plans to attend the University of Mary to study nursing.

The Magic City Lions Scholarship is open to students from Minot and the surrounding region who are enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year.