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North Dakota anglers, trappers and hunters are reminded that new licenses are required beginning April 1.Licenses can be purchased online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Once the license is processed, hunters and anglers will have the option to print a hard copy and/or download the license to a smart phone or mobile device, which is helpful when asked to show proof while hunting or fishing in rural areas that lack cellular service.
Sunday April 2nd from 8:00am to 1:00pm Join Magic City Youth Baseball for our annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from any MCYB athlete in advance or at the door the day of.- this event will be held at the Minot Loyal Order of the Moose!
Saturday, April 1st from 9:00am to 1:00pm Bread Of Life Lutheran Church in Minot will host their Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Show, with 20+ vendors and crafters.
The Minot Loyal Order of the Moose invite you to breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Saturday April 1st Kids collect your gift basket with treats until baskets are gone. Breakfast is Pancakes and Sausage Links. Breakfast from 9AM to 1PM. Kids 12 and under eat free and Adults eat for $5.00.
The Minot Rural Fire Department will be hosting their annual pancake breakfast April 2nd, 7:00am to 1:00pm. Free will offering taken, breakfast includes pancakes and sausage, plus kids can register for a chance to ride home in a fire truck.
Hop into spring during Downtown Minot's annual Bunny Hop Thursday, April 6th from 10:00am to 12:00pm! Preschoolers age 5 and younger are invited to to bring their Easter baskets and visit downtown visit's for Easter treats!
April Minot Public Library Events .
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Monday April 3, 2023
Maker Monday 10:00-10:30am
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.
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Monday April 3, 2023
Mondays are for Murder 6:30-8:30pm
Join us on the first Monday of the month for a totally tubular murder mystery party! Every year on Tax Day, R&H Cube throws a huge party. Fiona Vee from Accounting has used every bit of the budget (and then some) to ensure this night goes without a bang! Unfortunately, Fiona herself went out with a bang. Who killed Fiona and why? It’s your job to find out.
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Tuesday April 4, 2023
Smart Start 10:00-11:00am
Smart Start is a story/activity program for children ages 3 through 5. Children and their parent or caregiver will hear a story and then be able to take part in age-appropriate activities that relate to the story.
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Tuesday April 4, 2023
READ Dogs 4:00-5:00pm
Our Reading Education Assistance Dogs will be available for children to
read to on the first Tuesday of the month. These dogs LOVE listening to children read. Children may read for 15 minutes on a first come first serve basis. For more information about the READ dog, contact the Children’s Library at 838-0606.
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Tuesday April 4, 2023
3D Build: Rabbits 4:00-5:00pm
Let’s Design! This month we will be designing adorable 3D rabbits. Explore your creativity and add your own design twists! 3D prints are free for those who attend!
Wednesday April 5, 2023
Lap Sit Story Time 10:00-10:30am
This is a story time for the little ones, ages 0-3, and their caregivers. We will listen to stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays. Lap Sit Story Time will be on Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Imagination Station.
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Thursday April 6, 2023
Tech Ed @ The Parker
Parker Senior Center 10:00-11:30am
Join Library Staff at the Parker Senior Center for an informal drop in technology help session. Library staff will be available at the Parker Senior Center each first Thursday of the Month from 10:00 to 11:30.
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Thursday April 6, 2023
"Spies in Disguise" Movie Matinee 2:00-3:30pm
The Minot Public Library will be hosting a movie matinee. The movies are open to adults and children of all ages- 5 and under MUST be with an adult. Feel free to bring your own snack and drink!
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Thursday April 6, 2023
Teen Movie: A Man Called Otto 2:00-4:00pm
Bring some friends and join us for some fun as we watch a great movie because school is out EARLY! Popcorn is provided! Bring your own drinks.
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Thursday April 6, 2023
Books 'N Brews Book Club
Badlands Restaurant 7:00-8:30pm
April’s Books ‘n Brews will be held at Badlands. Call or stop by the library to pick up your copy of our next book club pick. For the month of April we will be reading, I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jenette McCurdy.
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MINOT AREA BLOOD DRIVES
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THURSDAY, MARCH 30TH
RUGBY MANUFACTURING IN RUGBY WILL HOST A SPRING BLOOD DRIVE IN THE VITALANT DONATION BUS. THE DRIVE WILL BE HELD FROM 10-2 IN THE PARKING LOT. PLEASE HELP FILL THIS SCHEDULE AND SAVE LIVES. CALL JEFF AT 208-1540 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 30TH
THE TOLLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE HOSTING THEIR COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE AT THE FIRE HALL FROM 2-6:30. COME SUPPORT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH YOUR LIFESAVING DONATION. ALL DONORS WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN ONE OF 2- $10,000.00 PREPAID GIFT CARDS AT THE END OF MARCH. CALL AMY AT 835-2254 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST
COME DONATE BLOOD AT THE LAST BLOOD DRIVE OF THE MONTH! PLAN TO DONATE AT OUR REDEEMERS SCHOOL SPRING BLOOD DRIVE. CALL ISABEL TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AT 818-0264. THE BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE HELD IN THE GYM FROM 9AM TO 2PM. YOU WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN ONE OF 2- $10,000.00 PREPAID GIFT CARDS. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR LIFESAVING DONATION.
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Friday, May 4th
BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH IN MINOT WILL BE HOSTING A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10:00AM TO 2:00PM TO SCHEDULE AN APPPOINTMENT CONTACT BEV AT 240-5557 OR BETHANY LUTHERNA CHURCH 838-5196.
North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) is accepting online applications for Arts in Education Collaboration and Community Arts Access grant programs through April 14, 2023. Applications must be submitted via NDCA's online system by Friday, April 14, 2023, 11:59 pm (CST), for projects taking place July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
Saturday, April 22nd from 7:00pm to 10:00pm your invited to the Minot State Dome for the MSU Spring Honor Dance & Powwow Celebration, hosted by the Native American Cultural Club! The public is encouraged to attend the free and open to the public event!
The D-L-B Laker Booster Club is hosting their 2023 Fun Night with carnival games, prizes, inflatables, silent auction and more. Saturday, April 22nd from 4:00p to 7:00p inside the Burlington elementary school.
Bethany Lutheran Church of Minot is hosting German Fest, Saturday April 22nd from 11:00am to 5:00pm - adults are $25 - children 3 to 10 $12 - children under 3 are free. The menu consists of German foods including cheese buttons, frie4d cabbage, knoephla soup and more!
Celebrate Earth Day with NDSU Extension Ward County and 1,000 Trees for Minot by learning about composting. Let’s Break It Down, Composting workshop will be held outdoors (weather permitting) at the NDSU Extension Ward County office (900 13th St SE, Minot) on Saturday, April 22 from 10 am to noon. In case of inclement weather, the workshop will be held indoors at the office address in building E. Participants will create their own compost bin and learn what composting is, how to do it, and how to use it. There is a $10 fee to cover supplies and registration is required. Payment and registration are due by noon, April 19. To sign up and for more details, visit https://tinyurl.com/breakitdowncomposting. For additional questions, please contact Emily How at 701-857-6444.