Minot High head boys’ basketball coach Dean Winczewski addresses his team during a timeout during the Magicians’ game against Dickinson on Jan. 14. After 17 years with at the helm, Winczewski is stepping down as head coach of the program. Photo by Mason Kramer.

After 17 years with the Magicians, Minot High head boys’ basketball coach Dean Winczewski is retiring from coaching. During his time with the program, Winczewski’s teams won four state titles, including three straight titles from 2015-2017. The fourth came in 2022.

He began his coaching career in Dickinson, where he coached eight years and won two state titles in 2003 and 2007.

The Minot Daily News will have more on this story in Tuesday’s edition.