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Record numbers in ND seek food assistance

Local News August 4, 2026

Great Plains Food Bank announced a record 186,366 neighbors in North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota, sought food assistance during the latest fiscal year. During the year, one in four people in the region relied on Great Plains Food Bank and its network of food pantries and programs for support, a 16% increase from the previous year, according to the food bank. Great Plains reported serving one in three children across its service area. During the past year, neighbors accessed food assistance 22% more often than the previous year. Because visits increased faster than the number of ...

Minot Symphony Orchestra announces auditions

Arts and Entertainment August 4, 2026

The Minot Symphony Orchestra invites musicians to audition for its 2026–2027 season on Saturday, Aug. 22. Auditions are open to skilled musicians who perform on string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Experienced high school students, college students, community musicians, music educators and military personnel are all encouraged to audition. Musicians must complete the Audition Request Form on the Minot Symphony Orchestra website to be placed on the audition schedule and receive audition requirements. Those unable to audition on Aug. 22 are still able to apply, and an ...

Minot transit hosts free rides, adds extra routes

Local News August 4, 2026

Minot City Transit is hosting its annual free ride week from Aug. 10-14. “Free ride week takes some of the pressure away from trying something new,” Minot City Transit superintendent Brian Horinka said. “Try our bus system as a group, make mistakes and ask our drivers questions. See if the bus can be a City of Minot travel solution for you and your household.” Two extra routes will be offered beginning on Aug. 19 during the high-volume ridership times in the weekday 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. hour blocks. Extra routes are offered during the school year to accommodate peak ridership. ...

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 ...

Correction

Local News August 3, 2026

An article on the Thomas Family Funeral Home open house in the Aug. 3 edition of The Minot Daily News included incorrect information on one of the special guests. Waldo Krueger, who worked for three generations of Thomas Family Funeral Home, is no longer living, but a family member will represent him as special guest at the funeral home’s open house on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

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 ...