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Minot Symphony sets date for 31st annual Secret Garden Tour

The Minot Symphony Orchestra will host its 31st annual Secret Garden Tour on Tuesday from 4:30-8:30 p.m. The annual Secret Garden Tour offers a rare glimpse into hidden, private gardens, showcasing unique landscapes, plants, yard art and more, according to MSO information. Participants, ...

Retirement’s Comic Relief: Time to plan summer vacation travel

The Adirondack region in northeastern New York state encompasses approximately six million acres of scenic, mountainous territory. Fort Ticonderoga, where critical Revolutionary War events took place, is located in the area. After the Civil War, well-to-do folks in New York City escaped summer ...

Art event planned at Fort Mandan July 26

WASHBURN — Fort Mandan State Historic Site near Washburn is hosting “Watercolor En Plein Air” on Saturday, July 26, from 1-2 p.m. at the Fort Mandan Seaman Shelter. The event is free, and all ages are welcome. En plein air is a French expression meaning “out in the air.” The event ...

Manka Family Ministries to perform at Minot Baptist Church

The Dan Manka Family will be at the Minot Baptist Church from Wednesday to Monday, July 9-14. All services will begin at 7 p.m. except the Sunday evening service will be at 6 p.m. The Manka Family Ministries is a conservative, evangelistic ministry. They have ministered in 42 states, Mexico, ...

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MACF invests in area rural communities

The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) has announced recent rural grant recipients. Recipients include Lake County Historical Society in Kenmare, Glenburn Booster Club, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public School District and Burlington Recreation Commission. A $4,000 grant from MACF’s Mabel ...

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North Dakota Outdoors: Grasslands benefit birds, other wildlife

You don’t have to be a biologist or range scientist to see how the land use of grasslands of North Dakota has changed. Ashlyn Herron, a University of North Dakota master’s in biology student, is using technology to determine if high-quality grassland habitat restoration through the ...

Deer lottery held, licenses remain

North Dakota’s deer gun lottery has been held and more than 2,900 licenses remain. Only resident applicants who were unsuccessful in the lottery can apply for remaining licenses. Successful applicants will have their payment processed, with licenses mailed in early August. More than ...

Breeding duck numbers decline again

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 78th annual spring breeding duck survey conducted in May showed an index of about 2.66 million birds, down from 2.9 million in 2024 and 3.4 million in 2023. The 2025 breeding duck index was the 33rd highest on record and exceeded the long-term ...

Operation Dry Water underway

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will participate in Operation Dry Water as part of a nationally coordinated effort to increase knowledge about the dangers of boating under the influence. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents and deaths associated with alcohol and drug use on ...

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Manka Family Ministries to perform at Minot Baptist Church

The Dan Manka Family will be at the Minot Baptist Church from Wednesday to Monday, July 9-14. All services will begin at 7 p.m. except the Sunday evening service will be at 6 p.m. The Manka Family Ministries is a conservative, evangelistic ministry. They have ministered in 42 states, Mexico, ...

Reflections: Are we independent or dependent?

The plants that beautify our world depend on bees and butterflies to carry pollen from one flower to another. They also depend on sunshine, clean air, rich soil, water and weed removal so that they can grow tall and develop into the flowers, vegetables, grains, leaves, needles or fruit and nuts ...

Area churches to celebrate legacy of former pastor

From the plains of North Dakota to pioneer leadership in urban ministry, Rev. Robert Polk’s journey is one of faith, resilience and transformative leadership. Polk, 97, a former Minot YMCA youth director in the 1950s, will be returning this month to revist former congregations and take part ...

Church rummage sale on June 7

Minot’s Congregational Church at 430 N. Broadway, will hold its annual church rummage sale on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Almost everything will be free-will offering, with proceeds going to church missions.

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Optometry practice gains new owner

Shopko Optical, a 40 year old company based in Wisconsin, has announced the acquisition of Dr. Joshua Meske’s optometry practice at 1100 N. Broadway, Minot. Drs. Joshua Meske and Megan Barbot-Smith will continue to provide comprehensive eye care services to the Minot community as part of ...

Civil engineer joins Minot firm

Walter Markle has joined the Ackerman-Estvold Minot office as a full-time civil engineer. Markle recently earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines, Rapid City, South Dakota. He has worked in the Minot office as a seasonal intern for the last ...

City of Minot Building Permits

May 2025 – Terrance and Donita Magnuson, LeRoy’s Home Improvement, 211 Saint Peter Ave., detached garage, $30,000. – Mark and Rhonda Grindy, Groundworks MN, 600 24th Ave. NW, Intellibraces and joist reinforcements to stabilize wall, $7,368. – Jacob and Trina Nelson, Silver Legacy ...

SRT chief financial officer retires

Perry Erdmann, chief financial officer, will retire from SRT Communications on June 1 after serving the cooperative for 23 years, SRT announced last week. According to SRT information, Erdmann joined SRT as controller in 2002 before advancing to CFO in 2004. As CFO, he led SRT’s financial ...

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Dakota Gardener: Landscaping is for birds

Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother. One of our favorite activities was watching the birds that would come to her feeder every morning. This year, I have been landscaping to attract more birds to my yard. Birds require three things to survive - food, water and shelter. Food ...

Prairie Fare: Are plastics harming our health?

“Have you been hearing about plastics, especially microplastics, lately?” I asked my husband. He spends a lot of time reading online, so he is often my gauge for column topics. I wondered what he had been seeing. “Yes. Plastics are everywhere,” he said when he briefly looked up from ...

Dakota Gardener: Fresh garden tomatoes

I think there is nothing better than a fresh tomato from the garden. This is one statement that I find most gardeners will not argue about. Generally, gardeners will go above and beyond to ensure they can harvest a plentiful tomato crop. So, how do we get the most out of our tomatoes? You can ...

Dakota Gardener: Best new fruit for the Dakotas

It’s fun to grow new fruit crops. Common fruits like apples and strawberries are okay, but there’s nothing special about them. It’s more exciting to grow—and taste—an exotic, new fruit. I have seen lots of promising fruits over the past 15 years in North Dakota. These include ...

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Military Gallery groundbreaking set for Thursday

BISMARCK – The groundbreaking ceremony for the Military Gallery will be held at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum’s outdoor Prairie Amphitheater on Thursday, according to State Historical Society of North Dakota information. The seating area will open at 5 p.m., followed ...

Minot AFB marks historic 1st during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – The 5th Munitions Squadron at Minot Air Force Base hosted its first Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at the base from June 22-27, marking a significant milestone for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). The exercise tested 5th Bomb Wing airmen’s ...