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RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Travel delays, then and now

According to those familiar with the subject, Moses took a shining to Zipporah at a local watering hole after which she invited him to dinner at her folk’s house. Despite meeting his future in-laws, they were married anyway and had two sons. Then God sent Moses on a business trip to Egypt to ...

International Peace Garden to hold annual Gala

DUNSEITH — The International Peace Garden invites guests to celebrate “Pollinators, Peace and the Garden We Share” at the annual Gala in the Garden on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 5-10 p.m. “The pollinator theme reminds us that all of nature is connected,” International Peace Garden CEO Tim Chapman, said. “Pollinators are an essential part of our ecosystem, and we’re celebrating them all throughout the Garden this year.” All proceeds will support the Garden in its mission of fostering peace and goodwill among nations through the beauty of nature, with a focus on the ...

Midco hosts free day at Minot zoo

Midco announced it is inviting the Minot community to enjoy a full day of free family fun during Midco Free Day at Roosevelt Park Zoo on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., with complimentary admission for all guests. “We invite the Minot community to explore a variety of amazing animals, the Discovery Barn, giraffe feeding station and more,” said Midco Senior Community Relations Coordinator Hanna Bartels in a news release. “From carousel rides to the Critter Caboose and zoo trading cards, there’s something for guests of all ages to enjoy.” “Roosevelt Park Zoo is ...

Peace Powwow set for July 6 in Dunseith

DUNSEITH – The first International Indigenous Peace Powwow will be held Monday, July 6, at the new arbor at the Little Shell powwow grounds in Dunseith. The powwow precedes a tribal flag raising and Indigenous Peace Symposium at the International Peace Garden on Friday, July 11, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The peace powwow will follow the annual Turtle Mountain Chief Little Shell Memorial Powwow, which starts on Friday, July 3, and runs through Sunday, July 5. The weekend event will celebrate the grand opening of the new powwow arbor. This historic peace powwow is expected to bring together ...

Artists named for state parks residency program

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with North Dakota Council on the Arts, has announced the selection of three artists for the 2026 Artist in Residency Program. This annual collaboration celebrates the natural beauty of North Dakota’s state parks while supporting local artists by giving them dedicated space to create original work inspired by the landscape around them. Artists were selected from 15 applicants to spend seven or 10 days in a North Dakota state park. The residency also provides opportunities for visitors to develop artistic ...