May has arrived and with it brings many things to celebrate! Graduations, confirmations, May Day, Memorial Day, Syttende Mai, and of course, Mother’s Day. Our world is brighter and a happier place all through the year because of mothers. It goes without saying that mothers have magic — how ...

Exploring genealogy and family trees is always an interesting topic and the Minot Public Library has the resources to help you begin or continue your research. On Wednesday, May 18, MPL staff will present a free program showcasing some of these resources and demonstrating how to conduct ...

(AP) — Many Americans are looking to travel this summer. Most hope to find a good deal. Unfortunately, that’s not how the law of supply and demand usually works. Air travel has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels. Hotels are filling up and vacation rentals are booming. “Demand ...

After a hectic several days, my body and brain were tired but still a bit “wired.” In fact, I woke up at 3 a.m. thinking I needed to keep working on projects. I had finished them. Has that ever happened to you? What should a person do? I did what you should not do. I turned on ...

What is the fanciest, most exotic food you have ever eaten? I once ate snails. When I was young and single, I used to eat at Wendy’s or Taco Bell almost every day. A friend told me that I was missing out on the best things of life. She took me to a French restaurant and ordered escargot ...

A recent visit to the 18th floor of the North Dakota State Capitol had me recalling not only the beauty of porcelain art painting, but the wonderful friendships that come with taking lessons with other artists in this unique medium. In 1980, Congress declared Porcelain Painting a fine art. ...