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Hundreds hit pavement for Run the Route 5K

Hundreds of runners and walkers kicked off their North Dakota State Fair experience by participating in the annual Run the Route 5K, presented by Run with Heart and Sole, according to NDSF information. Run with Heart and Sole is a Minot-based organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening community relationships through quality races and fitness events. The 2026 overall male winners were Ben Martin, Minot, first; Holter Bridwell, Bismarck, second; and Jake Jenkins, Minot, third. The 2026 overall female winners were Danielle Turk-Bly, Burlington, first; Olivia ...

State Fair crowns first pie-eating champion

The North Dakota State Fair added a delicious new tradition to its lineup this year with the inaugural Pie Eating Contest, held Saturday, July 18. Contestants ranging in age from 18 to 31 put their appetites to the test as they raced against the clock to eat as much of a large apple pie as ...

Hot dog-eating contest winner devours competition

Darin Spelhaug, executive secretary of the North Dakota FFA, made short work of a dozen hot dogs to win the North Dakota State Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, July 19. Competitors ranging in age from 18 to 36 had five minutes to eat as many of the 12 hot dogs in front of them as ...

ND State Parade winners honored

Recipients of 12 awards presented for their winning entry in the North Dakota State Parade were honored Tuesday, July 21. The parade awards are as follows: – Grand Marshal Award: First Western Bank & Trust, 2024, 2025 and 2026 recipient. – Flickertail Award: Magic City Dance Company, ...

Making memories at ND State Fair

Lend-a-Paw fundraiser filled with activities

To celebrate the animals who lend a paw to mental health, while raising lifesaving funds for homeless pets in the Minot community, Souris Valley Animal Shelter is holding a 5K Color Run/Walk/Roll at a Lend-a-Paw Festival on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Oak Park. The Minot Police Department will be bringing its therapy K9 to share life-saving stories. The event includes a color run/walk/roll with a special award ceremony, vendors, bouncy houses, a creative paw-casso canvas art activity, face painting, balloon animals and more. Even Disney Princess Moana is ...