Considerable excitement was created in the evening of August 1, 1908, after someone stretched a barb wire across the Mouse River, nearly causing the capsizing of John Strommen’s gasoline launch (boat) which was being run by Earl Spitzer. There were two other occupants including another man ...

Nutritious and flavorful carrots make the perfect snack and addition to salads, stir-fries, soups and stews. They have the crunch of chips and crackers without the fat and calories. High in vitamin A and easy to grow, plant now for a flavorful fall harvest. You’ll find carrots in a variety ...

Artist Andrew Knudson is a Minot native who creates fine detail paintings on unexpected natural mediums. In addition to paintings on traditional canvas, Knudson specializes in utilizing buffalo hides, turkey feathers, wood, geode slices and even bone for his art. His work reflects scenes ...

STARKWEATHER -- With bands like Greta Van Fleet rising in the music charts, a group of Starkweather 14- and 15-year-olds who identified with their classic rock twist on modern music came together to form the band Auto Drive. Auto Drive does fan-favorite covers of musicians like Creedence ...

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Last week the zoo celebrated National ZooKeeper Week, recognizing the work that keepers perform day-in-day-out to be certain the animals have everything they need. But later in the week I received a copy of a note praising the train driver and it got me thinking. Certainly, the animals are the ...