Does your nonprofit have a upcoming event? Email it now to MinotAreaPSA@iHeartMedia.com.
Minot Central Dispatch has a new non-emergency phone number. The new number is 701-857-1500. The previous phone number,701-852-0111, will remain active, but callers using that number will now be connected directly to the Minot Police Department.
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The Salvation Army invites you to join them for a anti-human trafficking prayer walk and breakfast, Monday June 8th at 9:00am. The event will include breakfast, survivor story and prayer walk. The Salvation Army is located in Minot at 315 Western Avenue.
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The Minot Splash Pads are open in Oak Park and Radio City Park Minot Parks also encourages families to get outside, stay active and enjoy summer - download the Minot Parks App for free, and stay up to date on programs, events, season passes, booking tee times and closure, cancellations and notifications.
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Parents, if you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids, bring them to First District Health Unit in Minot on Tuesday, June 2 from 4:00 - 7:00 for the Summer Fun Fair. There’ll be free games, activities, and a bike helmet check. Kids, bring a bike or scooter to ride the mini obstacle course. You can even enter to win a new bike! It’s all that and an ice cream truck - don’t miss it!
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The 6th Annual Veterans Appreciation Event is Friday, June 12th 11am to 1pm at Ryan Buick GMC in Minot. Stop by for a formal veterans program, complimentary lunch in person and drive thru 11am to noon.
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Get ready for an unforgettable night in the sky! Join us at the Magic City Discovery Center for a jaw-dropping drone show where 300 glowing drones soar together to create colorful, animated images overhead. With color-changing LED lights and music bringing it all to life, this high-tech sky show blends science, creativity, and pure magic!
Show Dates: May 29th & May 30th
Shows begin around 10 PM (please plan to be ready by 9:50 PM)
Where to Watch: Guests are welcome to park at the Discovery Center or the lots by the baseball fields and watch from their cars. The drones will lift off from the baseball field.
Get the VIP Rooftop Experience: $10 per person- purchased in advance.
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Saturday, May 30th it's Sandbox Saturday at Sundre Sand & Gravel - from 10am to 2pm bring your shovels and pails to grab sand for those sandboxes for free.. Kids fun includes a prize dig, bouncy castle and other fun games all free. free will donation lunch of hamburgers, hotdogs and chips will be serviced benefiting Hairball Haven & the Animal Empowerment League!
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Minot Parks is hosting Summer Olympics - a free program for kids in grades K-6. Summer Olympics includes running and throwing events and no pre-registration is required!
June 4*, 9, 16, and 23 Duane Carlson Stadium 6:00 pm - No pre-registration is required.
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Souris Valley United Way presents Pickle Palooza Saturday, June 27th 3pm to 6pm - Citizens Alley, live music, pickle food and contests, vendors and more! Tickets & info stop by or call the Souris Valley United Way office in Minot.
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Ryder North Dakota is celebrating 120 years of community, history and Pride, June 19th and 20th. To find the weekend long events, and to be a vendor head to facebook and type 120th celebration of Ryder.
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Dakota Territory Air Museum in Minot is hosting - PACE, a 5-session program designed for 5th and 6th graders with a strong curiosity for aviation! Tapping into the leadership of pilots and aviation mentors, kids will experience in-depth aviation concepts involving fun, hands-on activities focusing on one aviation topic each session. At the first session, each child is presented with a personalized museum Passport. Attending all five PACE sessions will earn a child enough stamps in their Passport for an introductory flight! This camp is FREE! Dates are Jun15th thru June 19th - contact the museum for more details.
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The Minot Park District is excited to announce the return of its popular Movies in the Park series for summer 2026. Movies are shown at Oak Park Amphitheater, with one special showing at Roosevelt Park Zoo, and begin at sunset. Don’t forget to bring your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs!
2026 Movies in the Park Schedule:
**A Minecraft Movie May 26, 2026 Oak Park Amphitheater
**Smurfs June 12, 2026 Oak Park Amphitheater Karate Kid:
**Legends July 10, 2026 Oak Park Amphitheater
**Zootopia 2 August 7, 2026 Roosevelt Park Zoo
**Twisters (2024) August 28, 2026 Oak Park Amphitheater
Movies in the Park are free to attend and made possible through the generous support of local sponsors. For more information, visit www.minotparks.com or download our free Minot Parks app today.
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Tuesday, June 16th don't miss "Five Buck BBQ" 11am to 1pm at the Minot Auditorium, hosted by Companions for Children, Youth Mentoring.
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The Minot Rural Fire Department will be hosting the Minot Area Youth Fire Camp, June 26th thru June 27th open to ages 14 to 18. Camp features, basic EMS & CPR training, basic search and rescue training, live fire props, fireground operations, rope rescue exposure and more. This is a free three day summer camp, for information call the Minot Rural Fire Department at 701-838-6363.
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Souris Valley Animal Shelter believes every homeless pet deserves a furever home. An essential part of making that happen is foster families. Fosters provide a loving temporary home for homeless pets. The S-V-A -S provides the homeless pet and all the supplies needed while in foster care Apply to foster today at www.svaspets.com/foster
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