The first opportunity to meet my future father-in-law came on this date 21 years ago. Rita invited me to join her, her sisters, parents and other family for Thanksgiving. I was worried about meeting her father. Stories shared earlier about him were reminiscent of my own father, a rather gruff, ...

Add a bit of greenery to your front steps, window box or patio with a winter container garden. You’ll find all the ingredients you need at your local garden center, craft store and maybe even a few in your backyard. Start with a walk through your yard and look for evergreens and other ...

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the past year and appreciate all that we must be thankful for. It has been a tumultuous year at Roosevelt Park Zoo with a lot of changes and challenges but even with all of that there are a myriad of reasons to give thanks for this past year. To begin, ...

Minot-based cellist Abbie Eads will take to the stage for the “Dying Swan” piece in the “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” on Friday in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the Minot State University campus. The production begins at 7 p.m. A former ballerina, Eads also is a conductor, ...

After a nine-year hiatus, TUBACHRISTMAS will return to the Magic City on Saturday, Dec. 16. Tuba and euphonium players of all ages are encouraged to participate, and a free public concert will take place at 4 p.m. in the theater at Central Campus. This event is presented with permission from ...

With warmer temperatures prevailing for the rest of this week, the forecast is a breath of fresh air for animals and guests alike. The animals that went inside in late October are now venturing back outside to soak up some of the sunshine during this break in the winter weather. The warmer ...