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RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Finding life’s precious treasures

As kids in the 50s, Dad loaded my sister and I along with Mom into the car during the first week of September most every year. It was time for our annual trip to local new car lots. They were easy to find—with spotlights shining skyward from each one, visible from wherever in town you ...

Midwest MonsterCon to open Oct. 9

Midwest MonsterCon, a yearly convention held in Minot around Halloween since 2024, will be two days long this year. Michael McCloud, founder of Midwest MonsterCon, said the event will feature All Rolled Up, Cryptic Creations, Mythic Emporium and other vendors, celebrity guests, movies, games, ...

Petting zoo hits 35-year milestone

Rocky Top Ranch, a family-owned petting zoo, is celebrating 35 years of introducing children and adults to unusual animals at events across North Dakota. One of its repeated hosts is Berry Acres Pumpkin Patch in Minot, which has been hosting the petting zoo this fall. Started by Dennis and ...

MSU Homecoming Parade marks 100 years

Minot State University marked a century of tradition with its Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Sept. 19. The parade started at 10:30 a.m., at Third Avenue Southeast, moving onto Main Street in downtown Minot and traveled to the Minot State campus. Many clubs, businesses and others had floats ...