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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 with telescopes provided by local astronomers to witness planets, nebulae and galaxies up close. – Expert guest speakers who will engage with the public to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos through talks and presentations. – Workshops and activities, from the Night Explorer Junior Ranger ...

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 name was Dylan. Yes, Dylan was a girl. The young man was thrilled to find out and as we continued to visit his mom explained that he was trying to know all the names of the animals in the zoo. Quite the tall order, but she explained they visit the zoo every couple of weeks, so the next time I need ...

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 parlor in the Florida Keys was primarily to blame. Awaking the morning after gorging myself on the best Philly Cheese Steak Pizza ever made, my feet felt stiff and a bit tender. Having experienced it before, I knew it was the onset of another case of gout. By mid-afternoon I was hobbling worse ...

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 ...

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 ...

Local motorcycle riders prep for rally in Sturgis

Local Minot riders take time to travel to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, each year. Jeff Behrens, Minot Chapter president of the B.A.S.T.A.R.D.S. Riding Club, has been attending the rally for the last 15 consecutive years. This year’s rally begins Friday and ...