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Arts and Entertainment

Painted rocks spread kindness

A Minot learning disabilities teacher has been spreading creativity and kindness with painted rocks through the Kindness Rocks Project for the past eight years. The Kindness Rocks Project is a viral phenomenon that swept through the nation nearly a decade ago when people began writing ...

Dakota Nights astronomy festival set

MEDORA – Dakota Nights astronomy festival is planned for Theodore Roosevelt National Park from Friday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 1. The event is for astronomy enthusiasts, families and others. Event highlights include: – Stargazing sessions that will explore the wonders of the night sky ...

Zoo News: Her name is Dylan

A few weeks ago I ran into a couple with their son as they were finishing up their visit to the zoo. They stopped and asked if I knew the name of the bison calf. I hated to admit it, but I couldn’t remember it. A quick radio call to the late shift keeper and voila. I told the family that her ...

RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: The thrill of victory, and the agony of the feet

There are a number of factors that potentially contribute to gout, including diet, weight, age and gender. Men are more susceptible than women before age 60. My own experience includes an episode that occurred when traveling in Florida years ago. I don’t blame the state itself. But, a pizza ...

Familiar artist launches fresh brand

After eight years spent making a name for herself in the music business, Chloe Watterud is freshening her brand with a new name and deeper dive into country music. Long known as Chloe Marie, the new Chloe Raye aims to reach a wider audience as she perfects a musical style that defines who she ...

Community comes together for cause

Oak Park in Minot will be buzzing on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the seventh annual Minot Food Truck Festival. The festival is hosted by ND Strong, an education nonprofit that funds The Film Dudes program, which provides opportunities for students throughout the state to get hands-on experience ...