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IN OUR BACKYARD: Christmas traditions create memories

Last weekend, a good friend and I donned our aprons for what’s become a cherished annual tradition: the Christmas baking weekend. Imagine two grown women turning a kitchen into a Christmas sprinkle covered war zone, laughing like kids, singing Christmas carols slightly off-key, and burning through every classic Christmas movie we could stream. The result? A mountain of goodies that could supply Santa’s workshop for a decade and an unspoken agreement that no calorie counts exist in December. Our husbands eagerly anticipate this event — not for the camaraderie, mind you, but for the ...

Celebrate Zoo Years Eve at Roosevelt Park Zoo

Roosevelt Park Zoo is welcoming the New Year with a special Zoo Years Eve event on Jan. 4 and 5 from 5-8 p.m. See the Zoo in a whole new light as the Tiger Trail path through the African Savanna is transformed with lights and luminaries. Warm up in the tropical Aviary, where hot chocolate and cookies will be available. “Winter can feel long, so we’re thrilled to offer a fresh and exciting event for our community,” said Elly DesLauriers, executive director of Minot Park District. “The Tiger Trail is already a captivating space with its cat bridges, and seeing it illuminated at ...

‘Christmas in the Park’ tradition continues

The Sertoma Club’s “Christmas in the Park” has been a staple of the holiday experience in Minot for several decades, raising thousands of dollars over the years from sponsorships for the displays and individuals paying to drive through and take in the sights. Last year, “Christmas ...

White Shield community gathers for Christmas event

WHITE SHIELD – Christmas arrived early in White Shield with a party for local residents. The White Shield East Segment Community Christmas Dinner was held Thursday in the Ralph Wells Community Center. Each household received a gift card and fruit basket. There was plenty of fun during ...

Angelic dancers bring Christmas story to stage

An unconventional angel brings new meaning to the Nativity story in a ballet production to take place Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21 and 22, in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the Minot State University campus. There will be halos, harps and trumpets when students with the Rinat Mouzafarov Institute ...

Bentonite spill reported in McKenzie County

WASHBURN – Registration is open for a snowshoe lacing workshop Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn. Master the knot and lacing pattern as you complete your own pair of snowshoes in this hands-on workshop led by seasoned instructors. Work at your own pace to finish at least one snowshoe in class and be confident enough with the lacing pattern to continue at home if necessary. The workshop is geared for those 16 and older. The cost is $175 plus taxes and fees and covers the snowshoe kit and instruction. Water and coffee will be ...