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Military members, families enjoy activities in park

The Annual Military Appreciation Day, which is regularly hosted by the Minot Area Chamber EDC, Minot Parks and others, was held on Friday in Oak Park. Members of the military and their families were provided free meals and entertainment in the park. Entertainment included two bounce houses, ...

Taube Museum offers summer art experiences

The Taube Museum of Art in Minot has a full slate of offerings for members and nonmembers, both adults and children, this summer. Upcoming classes held at the Taube in downtown Minot that are part of the Summer Art Series for youth include: –Scrape It Off, June 10, 1 p.m., ages 5 and older, use squeegees to turn paint dots into colorful works of art. –Fabulous Fashion Fun, June 11, 1 p.m., ages 7-9, create fashion outfit including a shirt, skirt, purse and necklace. –Building Birdhouses, June 12, 10:30 a.m., ages 5 and older, use recycled materials to create a unique ...

Arts In The City to impact Minot’s summer fun

At Oak Park on Sunday, Arts In The City kicked off its 40th anniversary with a free concert performed by Daniel Starks, Kaylee Capp and Jonathan Starks. More than 140 members of the community came out to support the kick-off event. This summer, the Minot Area Council of the Arts’ free ...

Free summer programming offered at interpretive center

WILLISTON – The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston is offering engaging, family-friendly ways this summer to experience the confluence of cultures, rivers and time. Registration is not required for these free programs in June. Programs include: – From Atlatls to Arrows: Early Peoples Hunting Strategies, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. and 3-4 p.m. Learn how the region’s earliest hunters crafted and used tools made from stone, wood and sinew at this interactive drop-in session. Test your aim with ancient weapons including the atlatl, a ...

Truck pull in Minot for Special Olympics ND

Special Olympics North Dakota (SOND) invites the public to “Test Your Strength” at the LETR Truck Pull in Minot and show their support for SOND. This year’s event is Friday at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds on the Midway. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. The LETR Truck Pull begins at 6:30 p.m. “The LETR Truck Pull is a fun opportunity to support local Special Olympics athletes and bring the community together,” said Nancy Hanson, president/CEO of SOND. “If you are unable to participate in the LETR Truck Pull, we welcome you to still come out and show your ...

Crochet classes offered during Midsummer Festival

Magi Crochet Club members from Minot High School and other experienced crocheters from the Minot area are offering one-on-one crochet instruction during the Midsummer Festival at the Scandinavian Heritage Park. Classes are open to anyone ages 6 and older who wants to learn to crochet. Learn the basics of crocheting and crochet a washcloth or learn advanced/specialized skills in crocheting. Classes are scheduled for Saturday , June 21, from 10 a.m.-noon, 12:30-2:30 p.m., and/or 3-5 p.m. If the Midsummer Festival is canceled due to poor weather, the classes will be relocated, and ...