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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 ...