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Communication Arts Contest keeps growing

STANLEY – Youth from Mountrail and Ward Counties showcased their public speaking abilities in the Communication Arts Contest on March 23 at the Mountrail County South Complex in Stanley. This year marks the largest contest since combining the two counties. The 19 contestants included: ...

Hotdog sales to support Minot’s fireworks display

The Minot Fireworks Association is actively seeking donations toward its upcoming Fourth of July show. Corey Long, association president, said Mum Pyrotechnics offers the show at cost, but that still means $25,000 must be raised to put on the type of show that Minot-area residents have come to expect. With donations already on hand, the association looks to raise $17,000 to meet its budget. In cooperation with Marketplace Foods, the association will hold “Hotdogs for a Cause” April 6-7, from 12-6 p.m. at Marketplace Foods at 1930 S. Broadway. All proceeds from the $2 hotdogs ...

Journalists named co-grand marshals of ND State Parade

The North Dakota State Parade Committee has selected North Dakota journalists Eloise Ogden and Jill Schramm as the grand marshals of the 2024 North Dakota State Parade. The 42nd parade, with the theme, Xtra! Xtra! North Dakota News!, will be Saturday, July 20. Ogden is editor and Schramm is ...

Minot Parks to hold maple syrup making class

The Minot Park District is offering to the community a class on the art of maple syrup making on Saturday, April 6, from noon-3 p.m. at Moose Park. Participants will have the opportunity to explore various facets of maple syrup production, including tree selection and identification, the tapping process and supplies, as well as the boiling process and finishing touches. Throughout the class, attendees will be treated to maple-flavored delights, including cotton candy, maple candies and maple root beer/cream soda. The highlight of the event will be the chance for attendees to witness ...

Special eyewear needed to view eclipse in ND

A solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon where the sun, Earth, and moon align so the moon passes into Earth’s shadow. A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in North Dakota on Monday, April 8. “The 2024 eclipse is one of many events being held across the country on April 8,” said ...

Minot arts council announces new top leadership

The Minot Area Council of the Arts (MACA) has announced the appointment of Tonia Vitko and Myles Barcomb as the organization’s executive co-directors, effective immediately. Vitko has extensive experience in fundraising, board operations, event planning, and community collaboration. She is currently serving on the board of directors for the Minot Symphony Orchestra, International Artist Series of Minot, Independence Inc, Minot Firework Association and Norsk Hostfest. Barcomb brings managerial and technical expertise with more than 20 years of professional experience in the Minot ...