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Recently, my Kiwanis group was fortunate to hear from Rachel Buss with Annie’s House at Bottineau Winter Park. The most surprising part of that visit was not the sheer number of visitors the park sees each year or even the number of adaptive patrons they assist. For me, it was how many people were unaware of the history, services and the absolute gem of a facility we have just a short drive from here. You see, I grew up in the Turtle Mountains and spent nearly every day in the winter months exploring the 40 acres it sits on. The ski area has come a long way since the late ‘70s ...

Community Rocks! back for first time since pandemic

Since its origination in 2015 Community Rocks! has been a sold-out event dedicated to giving back to the community, and it returns for the first time since the pandemic this weekend. The event is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Grand Hotel, Minot. “Community Rocks! is a symphony ...

Zoo News: Zoo works to improve volunteer opportunities

For several months, the zoo has been looking at the way we work with the volunteers who give their time and efforts to make the zoo a special place. Whether they are from local businesses, schools, organizations, or individuals wanting to make a difference, volunteers were always welcome and appreciated. They did their part, but were we always doing ours? After looking at our existing program there were some good points, but also areas we could improve. As the program was updated, we looked at ways that we could formalize to better engage our volunteers and provide tasks that not ...

Bikers look out for furry friends, hold fundraiser

A local bikers club will be hosting its ninth annual "Furry Friends" Biker Ball on Saturday, March 2, at Planet Pizza and Sports on Tap from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. The B.A.S.T.A.R.D.S. Riding Club originated in Billings, Montana, and members decided to start a chapter in Minot. According to the ...

Friluftsliv: Becoming a bit of a ‘birder’

Friluftsliv To loosely translate from Norwegian to English: fri = free, lufts = air’s, liv = life The English equivalent= Outdoor Life I have, in the last couple of years, become a bit of a “birder.” The people who are serious about this pursuit have come up with three categories ...

State Fair unveils final two Showpass acts

The North Dakota State Fair has announced country music superstar Thomas Rhett and Sawyer Brown, a band with more than 4,500 shows and counting, will fill out the Grandstand Showpass lineup for the 2024 Fair. Rhett will take the stage on Friday, July 26. With 21 number one singles, 15 billion streams and the longest current active streak of consecutive number ones in the format (Mediabase/Country Aircheck Chart), Rhett is a powerhouse in the country music genre. Sawyer Brown returns to the State Fair on Wednesday, July 24. Described as “The Rolling Stones of country music,” ...