The 2026 North Dakota State Fair will be part of America’s biggest celebration with its involvement in the nationwide America 250 initiative, the State Fair announced recently. From July to October 2025, fairs across the country will begin hosting America 250-themed activities. In July 2026, ...

Visible on Minot’s downtown skyline, a giant mural has been taking shape silos that once were icons of the region’s agricultural industry. Over the course of the summer, images have begun to form recognizable scenes on the sides of a former grain elevator. Artist Guido van Helten said the ...

Oak Park was buzzing with excitement Tuesday, Aug. 5, as hundreds of Minot residents gathered for the city’s annual National Night Out. “The event has great attendance. Usually between 1,000-2,000-plus people attend the event every year,” said Sgt. Caisee Sandusky, one of the main ...

The Minot Symphony Orchestra invites the community to celebrate 100 years of symphonic music at the Centennial Soiree on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Regency Event Center in downtown Minot. The evening will begin with a social at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and a program at 6 p.m. Guests are asked ...

If you think the most popular month for weddings is June, think again. Actually, September and October lead the way for nuptials. There are also misunderstood superstitions about weddings. What to do and what to avoid, as well as best and worst days to get married. For example, an ancient ...