hook up a bobber and hook rig, or if you want train your self to feel for the bite and watch the line just hook up a hook to your line.
Take the Minnow hook it through its top and bottom lip, NOT THE HEAD, or just the bottom lip.
Cast out and wait.
Thats really all there is to it, I usually use a bobber with minnows or shiners, because if i am using live bait, Its just a chill day where i don't want to catch a fish, but its an added bonus.