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  Minot State / UC OFFICE / NEWS
University Communications

Minot State Alumni Association Gala tickets available

By Michael Linnell
University Communications Director

MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State University Alumni Association is thrilled to announce that tickets are available for the 41st annual MSU Gala to be held on Friday, May 9, at the Clarion Hotel. 

This is the MSU Alumni Association’s premier event of the year, raising funds for student scholarships and Alumni Association programming. Doors open at 5 p.m. for a cocktail hour and silent auction with an elegant dinner and live auction to follow. Guests can participate in the silent auction early, starting on Monday, May 5, at 4 p.m. The silent auction will close on Friday night at the Gala at 9 p.m.  

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New on the docket for this year’s event is a $5,000 cash prize giveaway, sponsored by Integrity Dividend Harvest Fund, and a bourbon raffle with an impressive lineup of rare bottles, sponsored by 701 Realty, Creedence Energy Services, and Rolac Contracting. Back by popular demand will be the iconic Heads ‘n’ Tails game and First Western Bank’s Deal or No Deal, with a $500 cash prize.  

The live auction will feature an unforgettable vacation in Belize, two tickets to the 16th hole Skybox at the Phoenix Waste Management Open, and a VIP Night of Art with Walter Piehl, just to name a few. 

“This year’s Gala is going to be one for the record books,” said Courtenay Brekhus, director of alumni engagement. “We’ve got some exciting surprises to unveil, so you won’t want to miss out! The support we get from the community for this event each year is truly remarkable.”  

Individual tickets for the Gala are $75 each, with corporate sponsorship opportunities and full table pricing options available. Semiformal attire is encouraged. Tickets can be purchased here: https://alumni.minotstateu.edu/e/2025-msu-gala/ 

For more information, contact Brekhus by EMAIL or by phone at 701-858-3373.

About Minot State University
Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life.

Published: 04/16/25   


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