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Club de Skinautique prepares for 70th anniversary in 2027

LAKE METIGOSHE — The Club de Skinautique, an international water skiing club based out of the Lake Metigoshe area, focuses on performing specialized tricks on the water. The group originated in 1957 when a group of teenagers passionate about waterskiing struck a deal with the Lake ...

Tioga teen enjoys machinery of early days

TIOGA – This year marked Avery Jorstad and her father, Mitchell Jorstad’s, 18th consecutive year attending the Divide County Threshing Bee in Crosby. At 18 years old, Avery Jorstad of Tioga has attended the annual event every year of her life. Her father taught her how to operate and ...

Trinity Health Foundation supports community

In 1922, Trinity Health hospital was established by Lutheran pastors seeking to support the healthcare needs of their parish. For over a century, Trinity Hospital and the Trinity Health Foundation have served the region, today expanding their reach to cover 23 counties. Dusty Zimmerman, ...

Entertainer started career in Watford City

Desiree Jai, North Dakota’s Shania Twain impersonator Shania Too, stepped in to sing the national anthem for the Nodak Speedway in Minot on Aug. 16. For Jai, the call wasn’t out of the ordinary. “I have been singing for them for years, so I’ve always told them that if they ever had ...

Minot State’s reach extends well beyond campus

Minot State University’s role in the community goes well beyond the classroom. Across all departments, MSU faculty, staff, and students actively engage with individuals, groups and organizations in Minot and northwest North Dakota. That involvement takes many forms. The university ...

First Western Bank & Trust gives back

First Western Bank & Trust was born in 1964 and raised in Minot. The company today is continuing its focus on giving back to the community that raised it up through programs that support local residents. First Western prioritizes community-oriented work throughout its branches by holding an ...