BISMARCK – A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, marking the start of construction on a new Military Gallery at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck, a fitting tribute to the state’s servicemembers and veterans, according to information from Gov. Kelly ...
Citizens Alley offered a new location for the downtown Arts in the City event hosted by the Minot Area Council of the Arts Thursday. Events are held in Oak Park and downtown, previously on Main Street. Tonia Vitko, co-director for the Council of the Arts, said Citizens Alley is a perfect ...
The public can help give names to Roosevelt Park Zoo’s Amur tiger cubs while supporting the zoo’s conservation efforts, according to zoo information. The highest bidder will receive naming rights to one of the cubs, plus special recognition including a one-of-a-kind piece of ...
WHITE SHIELD – Law enforcement hosted a football event on Wednesday to foster community relations in the White Shield community, encouraging kids to get out of the house and engage in physical activities. The event also aimed to collaborate with the White Shield Fire District, White Shield Ambulance Service and the McLean County Sheriff’s Department. Heat was pushing 95 degrees but the children were all playing on the splash pad next to the football field before the game started. White Shield Fire District grilled hotdogs, and chips and frozen treats were provided. The event ...
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, ...
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 heat and hassles of urban life by traveling to the Adirondacks — a practice now considered as the origin of family vacations. There were relatively few that could afford such luxuries at the time. Today, Americans enjoy a respite from work or retirement, whether a day at a time, a week, or ...
