Arts and Entertainment

MSU to host community Halloween event at Dome

Minot State University is inviting the community to a family-friendly Halloween Trick-or-Treat event on the third floor of the MSU Dome on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. The Halloween celebration will have a variety of activities and attractions for all ages. Booth set-up begins at 3:30 p.m. Local businesses and student organizations can sign up for the event. The third floor of the MSU Dome will have: – Trick-or-Treat Stations. Local businesses and student organizations will be handing out treats and goodies at festively decorated booths. – Costume Contest. Those attending ...

Blacksmith shares facts, demonstrations

Darrell Kersting, who goes by “Quacker” around the Viking Village, was acting as a blacksmith in the village while he shared useful knowledge and fun histories with guests of Norsk Hostfest. Kersting took on the role of a blacksmith in performing demonstrations of that expertise. He used ...

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 ...