Lisa Schneider has been volunteering at Hairball Haven, a local cat shelter, for about four and a half years and volunteers two days a week, Sundays and Thursdays. She said she’s known the owner of Hairball Haven for about 20 years. For Schneider, volunteering means scooping the cat litter, ...
On a quiet morning filled with reflection and gratitude, Roosevelt Park Zoo staff said goodbye to Kianga, a cherished giraffe whose life was nothing short of extraordinary. According to zoo information, at 26 years old, Kianga far surpassed the average life expectancy of 21 years for giraffes in human care, a milestone that speaks volumes about both her resilience and the unwavering dedication of those who cared for her. Kianga was more than a resident – she was family. For years, she captivated guests with her gentle spirit, graceful movements, and soulful, knowing eyes. To stand ...
Alyssa Cool has been given a unique award for her passions, helping students overcome their own adversity that disabilities handed them. Going to both Minot High and Minot State University, Cool earned her Bachelor of Science in physical education and master’s degree at Minot State ...
The Minot Sertoma Club is encouraging community members to donate no longer needed hearing aids and hearing-related supplies through Sertoma International's Hearing Aid Recycling Program, helping provide hearing assistance to individuals who may not otherwise have access to it. Through the program, previously owned hearing aids are collected, professionally reconditioned and redistributed to qualifying low-income individuals through participating hearing health providers. "Many people have hearing aids tucked away in a drawer after upgrading to a newer model or following the loss of a ...
Coffee and conversation with an entrepreneur before most of the city has started its workday. A ribbon cutting on a weekday afternoon. A room full of businesspeople making connections in the evening. A committee meeting where members hear directly from an elected official, a military leader or ...
WILLISTON - Established in 1828 by the American Fur Company, John Jacob Astor, Fort Union served as a center during the fur trade for decades, according to the National Park Service. Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is located 25 miles southwest of Williston, next to where the ...
