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RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Visiting Italy’s Cinque Terra brings humility

My parents purchased our first black and white television in 1954. A favorite program many enjoyed was “The Jack LaLanne Show,” which appeared early weekday mornings from 1951 to 1984. Together, Jack and I did sit-ups and jumping jacks along with squat-thrusts, a push-up or two and more. I wanted muscles and stamina like Mr. LaLanne. Time passed by while muscles I hoped for also passed me by, sometimes creating challenges later along life’s path – including one located in Italy. Cinque Terra is a group of five small villages off Italy’s rugged Riviera coastline. Multi-colored ...

MSU Homecoming Parade champion of family fun

Children, families, and alumni were treated to candy, music, bubbles, books and more at the Minot State University Homecoming Parade that kicked off in historic downtown Minot Saturday. Carol and John Hepper have been coming to the MSU Homecoming Parade annually for 40- some years. Carol ...

Flying high in the sky: Local kite flying festival honors friend

The Minot skyline north of Westlie Truck Center was swimming with large, colorful kites Saturday during Rollie Fest, a kite flying festival hosted by the Minot Kite Fliers. Paul Luetzen began making his own kites when he was just 5 years old. It’s been a passionate hobby of his ever ...

NOTSTOCK takes over renovated Hartnett Hall

NOTSTOCK returns for its 17th year at Minot State University this week. For three days, guest artists will share their creativity, energy, knowledge, and artistic talents with the community inside and outside the newly renovated Hartnett Hall. All events are free and open to the public and ...

Lutefisk supper scheduled at Minot church

Zion Lutheran Church will hold its lutefisk and meatballs supper Saturday, Sept. 21, from 3-7 p.m. at the church at 1800 Hiawatha St., Minot. Meal will include desserts and lefse served family style. Tickets will be available at the door.

Fort Stevenson State Park to hold Oktober Family Fest

GARRISON – Fort Stevenson State Park will welcome the fall season with Oktober Family Fest on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 4-8 p.m., featuring vibrant entertainment and a taste of German tradition. The public is invited to attend this family-friendly event, which will include authentic German flavors, polka music by Kuchen County and axe throwing games. The park charges a $7 vehicle entrance fee unless a current North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department annual pass is displayed. Fort Stevenson State Park is located three miles south of Garrison, North Dakota.