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Your Minot Fire Department local 1-1-5-7 needs your help this year to "Fill The Boot" . Due to social distancing and keeping our essential & emergency workers safe, you are asked to "Fill The Boot" virtually! donate now @fill the boot dot donor drive dot com Be a hero and help your Minot Fire Department "Fill The Boot" click the link and donate! https://filltheboot.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=4754&fbclid=IwAR0cOut9PJM18IM74X1eHXVwFTqwFxUkSX3pRt3M9cCb08g67L04mg6j8ko
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Friday August 21st, the USDA Farmers To Families Food Box Program will hold a food distribution from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the north parking lot of the MSU Dome. This is a drive through distribution and while boxes last. In partnership with the Great Plains Food Bank.
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The Minot Soccer Association will be hosting a referee certification course, Sunday August 23rd from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. All referees must be 13 or older. sign up @learning.ussoccer.com/referee
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It's the Minot Battle Of The Badges Blood Drive, August 24th through August 27th 11:30 am to 6:00 pm, Sleep In Convention Center, schedule your appointment today 852-21-61 and walks in will be welcome. Masks are required.
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Don't miss the session Active Parenting for children ages 5 to 12 these Tuesday evenings online zoom interactive program addresses situations and challenges that are expected when parenting your 5 to 12 year old child. Learn new skills, meet other parents, and have some fun! This series of classes is FREE and presented by the Parent & Family Resource Center | Region 2. Please email holly.arnold@ndsu.edu to register. Please register by Friday, Aug. 7 -spots are limited.
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COVID-19 Testing by Appointment
First District Health Unit is now taking appointments for COVID-19 testing at the Minot office for people who don’t have symptoms and have not previously tested positive (unless a negative test is required by the employer). Available appointment times vary; please call (701) 852-1376 to set up a testing time. Cloth face coverings are required. People with COVID-19 symptoms and those who require a negative test for surgery should contact their health care provider to be tested, or call Trinity Health at (701) 857-7817.
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Sunday September 13th your invited to join the Minot Out Of The Darkness Community walk, stroll & drive thru Minot's Oak Park from Noon - 3:00 pm, with added precautions stop at designated area's along the path for curbside pickup of information, shirts, and food. to find out more head to the Minot Out Of The Darkness Facebook page.
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Every Saturday from 10:00 am to Noon bakery and deli items will be available on a first come first serve basis at the Faith Food Bank, an outreach project to help those in our community. The Faith Food Bank is hosted by Faith Lutheran Church, location of the food bank is inside the church located at 234 14th Avenue Southeast.
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Saturday, August 15th head to Minot's Oak Park for "Power In The Park" 11:00 am to 4:00 pm with free food, refreshments, music, entertainment, kids bounce house. Look for the "Power In The Park" banner next to the splash pad! Everyone is welcome to attend this community outreach day hosted by North Land Harvest Church.
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Independence Inc. invites you to their "Curbside for a cause" August 20th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Roosevelt Park in Minot. Swing by and enjoy a State Fair staple to go for $10. Each meal will include a corn dog or hot dog/chips and soda and for every meal purchased, one meal will be gifted to a person with a disability in Minot.
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"Life's Healing Choices" will meet every Friday evening at 6:30 at First Baptist Church in Minot. For more information call 701-852-4533.
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Faith Lutheran Church is excited to announce a new outreach project to help people in our community...Faith Food Bank. Every Saturday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, there will be bakery and deli items available for distribution at Faith Lutheran Church. Items will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
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Tuesday, September 1st from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, don't miss The Big 4 Scout Camp west of Minot to help celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the dedication of Big 4 Scout Camp. Come learn about the history of Big 4, see the many improvements and projects that have been accomplished at Big 4, and find out about projects we have in the works! l Burger/Brat, chips and a drink for $5 meal at the anniversary celebration! Please come out to support our beautiful camp- 900 54th Street Northwest Minot.
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The Minot Public Library has adjusted its hours and services as the facility continues to serve its patrons during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Face coverings are now required at the Minot Public Library. If you do not have a mask/face covering, please come to one of the circulation desks and a staff member will give you one. The Library is also offering curbside services 40 hours a week, digital library cards, online printing/fax submissions and virtual programs. For more information on any of these services please call us at (701) 852-1045 or find us online and on social media!