Local News

Special Olympics Truck Pull seeks participants

Special Olympics North Dakota welcomes Minot-area residents to test their strength at the LETR Truck Pull in support of Special Olympics North Dakota. This year’s event is Saturday, Sept. 26, at the N.D. State Fairgrounds on the Midway. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The LETR Truck Pull begins at 12:30 p.m. To register in advance, visit the Special Olympics North Dakota website or call 746-0331. Volunteer opportunities also are available. “The LETR Truck Pull is a fun opportunity to support local Special Olympics athletes and bring the community together,” said Nancy Hanson, ...

Children’s choirs invite new members

Western Plains Children's Choirs is inviting third-12th graders from the Minot community and surrounding area to become part of the choral group. The Western Plains Children's Choirs will be starting rehearsals for the 2026-2027 season on Sunday, Sept. 13. A student/parent informational meeting for the upcoming year will begin at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 13 at Minot State University, Old Main, in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall.

Funds raised for special kids camp

NDAD offers help with medical costs

Community members who need assistance with medical expenses are invited to stop by NDAD's Minot office for personalized application support during a special Financial Assistance Application Event on Wednesday, Sept. 16. NDAD staff will be available to answer questions, explain available programs and help individuals complete applications for financial assistance. Walk-ins are welcome from 4-6 p.m. at the NDAD office at 1808 20th Ave. SE, Minot. Residents also can make appointments by calling 838-8414. NDAD provides financial assistance for eligible North Dakotans who need help with ...

Create rag rug coaster at Confluence event

WILLISTON — Visit the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston for Timeless Traditions: Frontier-Style Braided Rugs from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Learn the techniques used by 19th-century families to transform fabric scraps into durable and decorative braided rugs, then make a rag rug coaster to take home. The free program is open to ages 8 and older. Timeless Traditions is part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary.

Building Permits

City of Minot August – Homeowner, 8400 10th Ave. NE, shed, $9,738. – Homeowner, 4921 37th Ave. SE, detached garage, $39,000. – GAS Investments, 1921 9th St. NW, three egress windows, $4,500. – Homeowner, 6 Irma Ct., shed, $6,972. – Mindt Construction, 5000 24th St. SE, detached garage, $20,000. – Homeowner, 305 24 St. NW, front step replacement, $3,800. – Homeowner, 1403 Cottonwood Ave. shed, $7,000. – Dig It Up Backhoe Service, 625 15th St. SE, demolition of a mobile home, asbestos abatement, trees and stump removal, sanitary sewer service and water service ...