- Does your nonprofit have a upcoming event? Email it now to MinotAreaPSA@iHeartMedia.com.
May 22nd thru May 25th - It's the Battle of the Badges blood drive - Sleep Inn Convention Center 11:00am to 6:00pm each day! Join us at the Sleep Inn Convention Center at Dakota Square Minot to donate for your Team Law or Team Fire! Last year Team Law won the competition by a slim margin of 6 donors. Donors will receive refreshments, shirts, and be entered into prize drawings. To make an appointment visit vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL.
City offices closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day holiday City of Minot offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday, including City Hall, Public Works, and the Engineering Department.
-There will be no residential garbage collection on Monday; pickup for residents with Monday/Thursday garbage collection will resume Thursday, June 1.
- The City of Minot landfill will be closed on Monday, but will be open regular hours on Tuesday, May 30. City transit buses will not run on Memorial Day.
- The Minot Public Library will be closed Sunday, May 28, and Monday, May 29, and will resume regular summer hours on Tuesday, May 30. The Library will be closed on Sundays through Labor Day.
- For water service emergencies, residents are urged to call 701-852-0111
Friday, June 2nd head up north to Bottineau for the First Lutheran Church talent show! 5:00 to 8:00pm - event will be held in the parking lot behind the church. with hot dogs and ice cream served, and 3 divisions of talent - It's Friday June 2nd in Bottineau.
There will be a Bingo benefit Friday, June 9th for Keith Wenger, 6:00pm inside the Max City Hall. Snacks and baked goods will be available for a free will donation. All proceeds go to Keith to help pay medical bills.
June 18th don't miss the annual Hiddenwood Picnic, with all events held beside historic Hiddenwood Lake, including the 11:00am All faiths church service, Noon potluck/bring your own lunch, and then an afternoon of foot races, games, a program with music by The Replacements, pie and ice cream - located 8 miles south of Makoti, on County Road9.
Arts in the City: Thursdays Downtown, presented by Minot Area Council of the Arts, are back on Main Street in Minot. This Minot summer tradition showcases Minot's thriving arts scene and gives locals and visitors an opportunity to enjoy Downtown at its finest! Join us on Main Street every Thursday night June 8th through August 3rd for our weekly Music and Arts Festival featuring local and regional musicians and artists, artisan vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, axe throwing, face painting, and more! Thursdays Downtown are FREE for the public to attend. The event starts at 6:00 pm, with music from 6:30 to 8:30.
Touch - A -Truck, Wednesday June 7th, at the MAYSA Arena. from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, kids can enjoy games and activities. A hands on experience to see, sit in, sit on climb on and experience many different vehicles in a safe environment. Food trucks available if you work up an appetite and the quiet hour will be from 5:00pm to 6:00pm this is a free community event for everyone. If you would like to bring a vehicle/truck register @MagicCityDiscoveryCenter.com or HERE
Maker Mondays, a story/activity program for independent children ages 3-6, will be held on Mondays at 10:00 am in the Imagination Station of the Minot Public Library.
Tuesday, June 27th it's 5 Buck BBQ - 11:00am - 1:00pm, Minot's Oak Park, shelter #9! Enjoy a freshly grilled burger, chips, drink & cookie drive thru style for 5 bucks! Proceeds benefit Companions for Children - Youth Mentoring!