Let there be light: Minot hosts Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting to kick off holiday season

Minot eased into the holiday season Friday night with the kind of small-town warmth that cuts through even a sub-20-degree chill. Families gathered downtown for the annual tree lighting, a tradition that’s become a community anchor as December approaches. The night brought hayrides, music, and a chance to step inside local shops while neighbors crossed paths and caught up. Cold or not, the moment the tree flickered to life carried the same familiar spark — a reminder of why this celebration keeps bringing people back each year. Jack Meyer with KX News has the full story.