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Area cities mark special birthdays

This year marked significant anniversaries for several communities in the area including the following: New Town celebrated its 75th anniversary on Aug. 29 with a celebration parade, New Town City Hall, New Town Police Department and The Venue ribbon cutting among events. Ryder celebrated its 120th birthday with class reunions and other gatherings and events June 19-20. Communities celebrating 125th birthdays include Souris, June 26-28; Esmond, July 9-12; Mohall, July 10-12; Lawton, July 11; Edmore, July 24-25; and Maddock, July 30-Aug. 2. Parades and other activities were held as ...

Lyric Theater brings movies to Rugby, area communities

RUGBY — Built in 1922, the Lyric Theater in Rugby continues to bring newly released movies and classics to Pierce County and surrounding communities, according to the Rugby Chamber of Commerce. Tricia Torgerson, president of the Friends of the Lyric board, said the theater hosted plays and ...

Rugby’s Music in the Park finishes 31st year

RUGBY — The Music in the Park program has been running in Ellery Park in Rugby for the past 31 years. Shows are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. during the summer, with about 10 shows per year. Aug. 8 was the final performance of 2026, featuring New York musicians Sean Altman and Jack ...

Magic Discovery Center instills lifelong learning

From a Waterworks exhibit designed like the Souris River to the Magic Climber featuring sweeping views of the city, the Magic City Discovery Center in Minot has a variety of science-themed exhibits for children and adults. “Anyone who is even the least bit curious, come explore,” said ...

Award-winning bookmobile brings library to communities

The seven-Wheelie-award-winning Ward County Public Library Bookmobile, driven by Chole Brooks and Paula Nett, visits schools around Ward and Mountrail counties. The mobile library, operated by the Ward County Public Library, was established in 1960 and is currently on its seventh vehicle. It ...

Vision Zero’s mission is to keep ND drivers safe

Vision Zero was started by the North Dakota Department of Transportation in 2018. The Vision Zero initiative aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries across the state through targeted public outreach, school programs and law enforcement partnerships. According to NDDOT ...