Research Center precipitation
Friday, June 12, at 8 a.m., 0.36-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the past 24-hour period.
Discovery Center to hold 'Night of Nostalgia' fundraiser
The Magic City Discovery Center (MCDC) invites the community to step back in time for an unforgettable evening of fun, nostalgia and philanthropy at “Night of Nostalgia,” the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, taking place Monday, Aug. 11, from 6-9 p.m. This adults-only event will transform the entire museum into a playful throwback to the school days everyone remembers — complete with interactive challenges, elevated cafeteria-inspired cuisine, rooftop entertainment and themed experiences throughout the Discovery Center, according to information from the discovery ...
Community celebration marks four special anniversaries
This year marks a celebration for four cornerstone organizations in the Minot region. The Ward County Historical Society and Northern Bottling Company are celebrating 75 years of service, while Thomas Family Funeral Home and the Minot Lions Club commemorate 100 years of community impact. A ...
Senate committee advances ND water funding
WASHINGTON – Legislation that would ensure federal funding for the Northwest Area Water Supply project was approved by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Wednesday, June 10, according to U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-ND. Hoeven sponsored the Dakota Water Resources Act (DWRA) Amendments, a bipartisan bill that he noted would support more reliable, drought-resistant water supplies in North Dakota while helping to fulfill federal compensation that was promised to the state and tribes upon the construction of the Garrison Dam and Oahe Dam. The legislation now moves to the ...
Free summer programming offered at confluence center
WILLISTON — Enjoy weekly summer events highlighting the area’s cultures, rivers, and history through Aug. 29 at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. Registration is not required for these free, family-friendly programs. Children must be accompanied by an ...
Nominations sought for local history awards
BISMARCK — The State Historical Society of North Dakota is seeking nominations for the annual awards program recognizing outstanding achievement in three categories of history: Excellence in Local History, Heritage Profile Honor, and North Dakota Person of History. Details and nomination forms are available online and must be delivered or postmarked by Friday, July 10, at 5 p.m. The Excellence in Local History Award recognizes individuals, groups or organizations who have dedicated time, talent and efforts to local and regional history and serve as a role model of excellence. The ...