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Orchestra festival to feature concert

Arts and Entertainment October 2, 2026

The North Dakota String Teachers Association is sponsoring the 44th annual State Orchestra festival at Minot North High School on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3. This annual event is a sight-reading festival that draws orchestra students from around the state. There will be 170 students on stage. The students will see the music for the first time at the initial rehearsal on Friday afternoon and perform in concert on Saturday at 2 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. This year’s guest conductor is director of the Minot Symphony Orchestra, Efrain Amaya, from Minot ...

Voting deserves serious considerations

Local News October 2, 2026

Many Americans are wrestling with a political dilemma they may not discuss openly. They are concerned about progressive policies they associate with socialism, expanding government, DEI mandates, gender-affirming policies, anti-American sentiment in higher education, and rising ...

BNSF tracks reopen after derailment

Local News October 2, 2026

Following a derailment of 19 train cars Wednesday morning, Sept. 30, in Minot, BNSF's main track 2 reopened Wednesday night, and the main track 1 reopened Thursday morning, Oct. 1, according to a BNSF spokesman. The incident occurred near Second Avenue Southwest when the 19 train cars derailed and four train cars were tipped to the side. There were no reported injuries to the crew, the BNSF spokesman said. As a result of the derailment, the Sixth Street underpass and nearby streets were closed off to traffic. Nearby commercial buildings also were closed Wednesday. Clean up at the site ...

Community center opens in Parshall

Local News October 2, 2026

PARSHALL – The grand opening of the Northeast Segment Community Center will be Friday, Oct. 2, from 1-4 p.m. at the center at 3818 72nd Ave. NW in Parshall. Those participating in the event include MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox and MHA Tribal Business Council. Those attending the event can tour the facility. Lunch will be provided onsite. The center is a facility for fun and health. It includes a state-of-the-art gym, commercial kitchen, volleyball and basketball courts, zip line, rock climbing wall, coffee bar, elders room and swimming pool.

Taube schedules October events

Arts and Entertainment October 2, 2026

The Taube Museum of Art has scheduled adult classes and Halloween events for a fun-filled October. Three classes will be offered Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Taube. Paint a Skull with EJ Rose is open to all skill levels and ages from noon-2 p.m. Watercolor Basics with Judy Quill from 1-4 p.m. also is open to all skill levels and those interested in learning watercolor techniques or honing their skills. October Fest Beer Stein Making with Rhonda Weninger is a 21 and older event from 6-8 p.m. Also on Saturday, Oct. 17, the Taube will host three sessions of Flashlight Tours & Ghost Stories ...

CAP accepts winter gear donations

Local News October 2, 2026

Community Action Partnership, a social services organization with a branch operating in Minot, is collecting winter gear donations. The winter gear will be distributed to families and individuals in need. CAP collects gear year round but ramps up collections in the fall and early winter, ...