Arts and Entertainment

In Our Backyard: Happy Fall, Y’all!

Let’s get this out of the way — fall is hands down my favorite season. I know, I know. Those of you who know me are probably rolling your eyes and saying, “But you love winter!” Well, you’re right, but fall, it just hits different. It’s like the cozy sweater of seasons. Especially here in North Dakota, where the air turns crisp, the fields are golden, and the trees put on their own little fashion show. Now, why does fall win my heart? I think it’s because fall takes me right back to those harvest days as a kid. Picture this: me, riding on the buddy seat in the combine ...

‘Crazy Fingers’ performs at Hostfest

Norsk Hostfest brings 45 years of cultural appreciation

The Norsk Hostfest, which means Fall Festival in Norwegian, is a world-recognized festival celebrating the Scandinavian heritage that has made its mark on Minot culture. The beloved festival is filled to the brim with Scandinavian art, food, music, trolls and people looking to embrace their ...

International Peace Garden celebrates peace, friendship

The International Peace Garden celebrates peace and friendship between the United States and Canada. The nearly 2,400-acre Peace Garden is situated along the longest undefended international border in the world. It is located about 20 miles north of Dunseith on the U.S. side and about 17 miles south of Boissevian, Manitoba. According to International Peace Garden information, the idea of a garden on an international border was conceived by Dr. Henry J. Moore of Islington, Ontario in 1928. Moore proposed his idea a year later and the National Association of Gardeners approved the plan ...

Powwows celebrate culture, history, families

Powwows, also known as celebration, on the Fort Berthold Reservation bring together families and friends to celebrate history and culture of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara people. The powwows or celebrations are held annually, especially in the summer, in each segment of the reservation: –Little Shell Celebration, west of New Town, in the North Segment (August); –Santee Lucky Mound Celebration at Parshall in the Northeast Segment (June); –Mandaree Celebration at Mandaree in the West Segment (July); –Arikara Celebration and Powwow at White Shield in the East Segment ...

Keeping the arts alive in Bottineau

Whether it was in the classroom educating students, or putting in the sweat equity from leading the charge carrying the Bottineau County Concert Series into the 21st century, music has been the focal point for Nancy Olson’s life. A Bottineau native, Olson grew up in the grocery business as her father owned the local Piggly Wiggly store. Olson got a degree in vocal and music education along with a business administration degree, and cut her teeth in music education teaching private piano lessons before her first gig teaching elementary music in Jamestown after graduation. Olson would ...