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RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Important purging information

As time passes, elements we once found essential to daily life become obsolete and are no longer desired or useful. They need to be purged. For example, items in your clothes closet that haven’t seen the light of day for decades. Clothing not possible for me to either wear or purge, however, ...

Minot Parks to host Back to School Bash

Minot Parks invites families to celebrate the end of summer at the annual Back to School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This year's Back to School Bash will be held at the North Hill Sertoma Complex, rather than its traditional location on the east end of the South Hill SCHEELS Complex. The temporary location change is due to the ongoing construction associated with the installation of the new inclusive playground at the SCHEELS Complex. Attendees can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, games, free lunch and a variety of activities for children and families. The event ...

Minot Symphony Orchestra announces auditions

The Minot Symphony Orchestra invites musicians to audition for its 2026–2027 season on Saturday, Aug. 22. Auditions are open to skilled musicians who perform on string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Experienced high school students, college students, community musicians, music educators and military personnel are all encouraged to audition. Musicians must complete the Audition Request Form on the Minot Symphony Orchestra website to be placed on the audition schedule and receive audition requirements. Those unable to audition on Aug. 22 are still able to apply, and an ...

Artists selected for regional art display

BISMARCK – Arts Across the Prairie: Placemaking in Rural North Dakota has announced Shayna Grandbois and Derek Poitra as the selected artist team for Arts Across the Prairie in Region 3, themed “Heart of the Land, Spirit of Unity.” The selection committee was drawn to Grandbois’s and Poitra’s proposal for its invitation to gather and rest and its incorporation of key themes related to “Heart of the Land, Spirit of Unity,” which stakeholders outlined and shared in a guiding narrative. The artwork will feature two large-scale arches bending towards the middle, creating a ...

A Second Look: Putting final touches on area’s postal history

This article winds up our discussion of mail services in the Mouse River Valley in the decade of the 1880s. It will focus on mail services between McHenry County and Ward County from 1886 until 1889. The original mail contract in McHenry County was held by George Hofmann. He and his wife ...

Mutton Bustin’ is hit with youngsters

Some of the Fair's youngest and bravest competitors took center stage for the annual Mutton Bustin' competition at the North Dakota State Fair on Wednesday and Thursday, July 22-23 With helmets on, hands gripping tight, and plenty of determination, young riders gave it their all as they held on to racing sheep in front of a cheering crowd. While some competitors rode like seasoned pros, others discovered just how tough it can be to stay aboard. Whether they crossed the finish with a huge smile or shed a few tears after their ride, every participant showed courage and made memories that ...