The Minot Chamber Chorale is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the first 52 Norwegians who journeyed across the seas to North America in 1825 in its free concert Friday at 7 p.m. in Christ Lutheran Church. The Crossings: Now We Belong! concert is a selection of choral arrangements of ...
WHITE SHIELD – More than 360 contestants from peewee to adult took part in the Race to Remember cancer benefit, an annual barrel race and silent auction, held at the Ree Ranch at White Shield Sept. 28. Money raised each year supports those fighting cancer. This is the 10th annual Race to Remember. The barrel racing started at noon on Sept. 28 and ended past 11 p.m. Those taking part in the Race to Remember included 335 youth and adult contestants, and 27 peewee contestants.
VELVA – When Velva Public School teacher Wanda Schepp heard the Velva Veterans Group was looking to paint a mural inside the local American Legion, she threw area artist and photographer Lacey Holmen’s name into the hat. Shortly after, Velva Veterans Group member Jodie Frankl reached out ...
Many North Dakotans aren’t aware of Humanities North Dakota, and if they are, they might not know what it does or even how to define humanities. Barb Solberg of Minot, chair of Humanities ND, wants to change that. “My personal goal as a board member is to make my part of the state, ...
NEW TOWN – The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation will hold an annual fall festival, including a rib cook-off, on Friday at 1 p.m. at the MHA Nation Tribal Headquarters at New Town, according to information from the MHA Nation. The festival is a celebration of the season filled with family friendly activities, music and food. Activities will include the Annual People’s Choice Rib Cook-off sponsored by local businesses and industry partners, craft vendors, pumpkin carving contest, bean tag tournament and scarecrow contest.
Minot Park District will hold its Pumpkin Walk Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12, from 6-9 p.m. at Woodland Trail, a trail in southwest Minot off the U.S. Highway 83 Bypass. according to park district information. Those taking part in the walk will park at the Dog Park. Individuals and businesses who would like to pledge donated carved or decorated pumpkins to illuminate the trail must contact the Minot Park District office about a week in advance for full details. The carved or decorated pumpkins will be dropped off at Woodland Trail between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. The ...
