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Artist loans painting to city hall

A painting by an eminent Minot artist is bringing a lively splash of color to Minot City Hall. Walter Piehl, who presented the painting on loan on Wednesday, Sept. 9, said it is an appropriate place to showcase the artwork, given the circumstances around which it was created. The painting of ...

Taube Art Museum displays 'detritus' exhibit

An award-winning North Dakota fiber artist and quilter is displaying her work at the Taube Museum of Art through Oct. 8. Debbie Kauffman of Minot transforms thread, fabric, paint, beads and found materials into amazing works of textile art. Using a longarm quilting machine as her drawing tool, she creates detailed pieces that tell stories, explore social and environmental issues and celebrate the beauty of the world around us. Kauffman's work has been exhibited nationally and featured in quilting publications. Her recent work highlights sustainability by incorporating repurposed and ...

MPS looks to sell properties

The Minot School Board took steps toward the sale of three properties at its meeting Thursday, Sept. 10. Jefferson Elementary will be going on the auction block, while a lot near Magic City Campus and property near Erik Ramstad Middle School will be appraised. Jefferson is a former elementary school in the southeast corner of the city. The building was built in 1959. The school closed in 2021 and has since been used as a storage facility, according to district information. The property has received minimal updates in recent years and would likely require a new heating system to be ...

Construction closes lake shoreline

RIVERDALE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed the east shoreline area of Lake Sakakawea near the Garrison Dam spillway gates to all recreational activities through the end of the 2026 construction season while construction is being done to help stabilize and protect the bank from ...

Former Minot resident's composition to premiere

BISMARCK – The world premiere of "Prayer of Tagore," a music piece composed by Dr. Emerson Eads for soloists, choir and orchestra will be performed by the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Belle Mehus Auditorium, Bismarck. "Prayer of Tagore" is among ...

Arrest made after vehicle enters building

A Minot man was arrested Thursday, Sept. 10, after crashing into a building in east Minot, according to the Minot Police Department. The driver Michael Boger, 35, was charged with driving under the influence. At about 10:09 p.m., the Minot Police and the Minot Fire Departments were ...