Summer Theatre closes season with ‘The Little Mermaid’
MSU Summer Theatre closes out Season 61 this coming week with its final production of the summer, “The Little Mermaid,” directed by Seth Honerman. Adapted from the animated Disney classic of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, this musical takes audiences to a magical kingdom “Under ...
Hundreds hit pavement for Run the Route 5K
Hundreds of runners and walkers kicked off their North Dakota State Fair experience by participating in the annual Run the Route 5K, presented by Run with Heart and Sole, according to NDSF information. Run with Heart and Sole is a Minot-based organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening community relationships through quality races and fitness events. The 2026 overall male winners were Ben Martin, Minot, first; Holter Bridwell, Bismarck, second; and Jake Jenkins, Minot, third. The 2026 overall female winners were Danielle Turk-Bly, Burlington, first; Olivia ...
State Fair crowns first pie-eating champion
The North Dakota State Fair added a delicious new tradition to its lineup this year with the inaugural Pie Eating Contest, held Saturday, July 18. Contestants ranging in age from 18 to 31 put their appetites to the test as they raced against the clock to eat as much of a large apple pie as ...
Hot dog-eating contest winner devours competition
Darin Spelhaug, executive secretary of the North Dakota FFA, made short work of a dozen hot dogs to win the North Dakota State Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, July 19. Competitors ranging in age from 18 to 36 had five minutes to eat as many of the 12 hot dogs in front of them as ...