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Pickle Palooza coming to Minot

Local News May 21, 2026

Souris Valley United Way has announced it will host a Pickle Palooza on Saturday, June 27, from 3-6 p.m. in Citizens Alley. This family-friendly fundraiser will feature pickle-inspired food sampling and voting, live music from The ChokeCherries & Jared Shumaier, fun contests such as pickle juice chugging, children’s activities with Magic City Discovery Center and local vendors with pickle-themed items. Local restaurants will compete in the “Best Pickle Bite” showdown. Tickets are limited and can be obtained from the United Way. The United Way also is looking for event volunteers ...

MINOT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE: Hawbaker: Seeking to be voice of common sense

Local Elections May 20, 2026

Seven candidates are vying for three seats on the Minot City Council in the city’s June 9 election. Each of the candidates provided comments on their interest in serving and how they would approach city government.What motivates you to want to serve on the city council? Joan Hawbaker, a ...

Temporary park closure planned for flood project

Local News May 20, 2026

The Phase MI-6 Downtown and MI-7 Roosevelt Park and Zoo phases of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project will continue construction activities this week at the entrance to Roosevelt Park and on Eighth Street Southeast, according to the Souris River Joint Board. Pending weather conditions, contractors are planning a temporary closure of the park entrance on Thursday, May 21, to accommodate paving operations. The paving is anticipated to be completed in one day. Final scheduling remains weather-dependent, with crews continuing to monitor expected precipitation. Project ...

City offices closed for Memorial Day

Local News May 20, 2026

City of Minot offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. There will be no residential garbage collection on Monday; the next pickup for residents with Monday/Thursday garbage collection will be Thursday, May 28. The City of Minot landfill will be closed on Monday. City transit buses will not run on Memorial Day. The Minot Public Library will be closed Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25. For water service emergencies, residents should call 852-0111. Rosehill Memorial Park cemetery will host the 2026 Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, at ...

City aims to save money ahead of new budget

Local News May 20, 2026

A temporary hiring freeze for some vacancies is in place as the City of Minot seeks to position itself for a tough budget cycle. City Manager Tom Joyce told the Minot City Council on Monday, May 18, that five vacant positions that draw on general fund spending are not being filled currently. ...

North Prairie to hold annual meeting June 2

Local News May 20, 2026

North Prairie Regional Water District will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, June 2, at the North Dakota State Fair Center, Minot. Registration begins at 5 p.m., with business meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m. Candidates for directorships are: Area 6 D, Douglas Opland, April Beck; at large, Melvin Heller; Area 1 D, Kelly Drevecky, Derek Tennyson. Water district members should bring a driver’s license or other form of ID to vote. The member must be the owner of the property whose name is on the account. Any city or legal entity must bring the 2026 Designation of Voting Representative form.