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**Due to projected high winds, tomorrow’s informational event will now be in Room 201 at the Minot Auditorium, located at 420 3rd Ave SW. The event will still be held from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. The Minot Park District will host a community informational event on May 20, 2026, from 5:30pm –7:30pm. This open-house style event is designed to give residents an opportunity to learn more about the proposed sales tax initiative and the future of Minot’s parks, trails, and facilities. Community members are encouraged to stop by at any time during the event to review plans up close and have one-on-one conversations with Minot Park District board members and staff.
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The 2026 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is May 18th thru the 21st at inside the Grand Oasis Grand Ballroom on top of Minot's North Hill. Noon to 6pm daily. Every day our Minot Fire Department and Minot Police Department show up, commit, take risks and and work to keep our families, and our property safe. This blood drive is one of the easiest ways to say thank you. walks ins welcome, appointments appreciated. to schedule call Heather at 701-720-5909 or go to Vitalant.org
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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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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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IF YOU’RE 55 OR OLDER, YOU CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS AS A SENIOR COMPANION VOLUNTEER FOR LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF NORTH DAKOTA-- AND RECEIVE A STIPEND FOR YOUR SERVICE! GET STARTED TODAY BY CALLING 701.389.2293 OR VISITING LSSMN.ORG/VOLUNTEER/SENIORCOMPANION.
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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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