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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 ...

NewKota honors first responders

NewKota Services & Rentals held its sixth annual lunch for the Minot Police and Fire Departments on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Minot Police Department to support and show appreciation for the work they do for the community. "We're here to support the police department and fire department for ...

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 ...

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 ...

City responds to water line break

City of Minot crews responded to a water line break in the 500 block of 24th Street Northwest on Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to the city. About 13 houses were affected by the water outage. Repairs were made and water service was restored the same day.

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 ...