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Celebration honors efforts to build bonds

Minot honored two individuals Monday, Aug. 24, who have strengthened ties between the local community and Norway through their work over many years with Norsk Hostfest. The occasion was an opportunity to congratulate Pam Davy, a recipient of the Medal of St. Olaf, which was presented July 3 ...

‘Come From Away’ comes to Minot

The Mouse River Players Community Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the Tony award winning musical "Come From Away" as a tribute to Sept. 11 and a reminder of the community that came together in the aftermath to support around 7,000 people. “The high point is humanity,” ...

Minot gears up for annual Pride Festival

Magic City Equality is hosting its annual three-day Pride Festival to celebrate and come together to uplift LGBTQ2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Two-Spirits and more) across North Dakota. Running Friday through Sunday, Aug. 21-23, the festival will include performers, cultural events, food, vendors and a safe space to come together as a community. “Pride is about celebration, but it is also about community, visibility and creating spaces where people know they belong,” said Magic City Equality leadership. “We want everyone who attends Minot Pride ...

Miss Fjord Folk Fest crowned as festival launch grows nears

Karena Verbitsky of Minot has been crowned the first Miss Fjord Folk Fest, according to the organization that is launching the inaugural festival this weekend, Aug. 21-22. The opening ceremony for Fjord Folk Fest is set for Friday at 9 a.m. in Fjord Hall in Minot Municipal Auditorium. Doors ...

RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: America’s pastime spans generations

A predecessor to baseball came about in the 1700s when North American immigrants revised England’s game of cricket. Further changes the following century led to baseball’s designation as America’s national pastime. Players Ty Cobb, Shoeless Joe Jackson and Babe Ruth were topics of ...