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‘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 ...

Auditions for ‘Oliver!’ set for Jan. 15

Western Plains Opera will be holding auditions Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University for its spring production of “Oliver!” Audition times are: Fourth-eighth graders: 7-7:30 p.m. Ninth-12th graders: 7:30-8 p.m. College students: 8-8:30 p.m. Adults: 8:30-9 p.m. Times are approximate. Auditions are done individually. Register at Western Plains Opera online. Volunteers for hair and make-up to crew and construction can contact Dr. Emerson Eads. Contact information for Eads is available at Western Plains Opera online.

CPKC Holiday Train to stop in Minot, 3 area communities

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train will stop in Minot and three area communities on Tuesday, according to CPKC information. The stops on Tuesday are as follows: – Carrington: 1:45 p.m. at 601-6th Ave. NE. – Harvey: 4 p.m. at 600 Lincoln Avenue. – Minot: 6:45 ...