RAY – The community of Ray continues a tradition that started 114 years ago. The first Grain Palace Festival was held July 26-27, 1912. According to City of Ray and the Ray Pioneer newspaper information, 8,000 people attended the first event. The exhibition was held in the Bond Lumber ...
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 ...
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 ...
GARRISON – The North Dakota Firefighter’s Museum Hall of Fame honors those who not only serve the community, but have additionally contributed to the field on a larger scale. Inductees display leadership and have amassed accomplishments that are widely recognized and respected by the ...
This year marked significant anniversaries for several communities in the area including the following: New Town celebrated its 75th anniversary on Aug. 29 with a celebration parade, New Town City Hall, New Town Police Department and The Venue ribbon cutting among events. Ryder celebrated its 120th birthday with class reunions and other gatherings and events June 19-20. Communities celebrating 125th birthdays include Souris, June 26-28; Esmond, July 9-12; Mohall, July 10-12; Lawton, July 11; Edmore, July 24-25; and Maddock, July 30-Aug. 2. Parades and other activities were held as ...
DUNSEITH — Hundreds of participants met at the border between the United States and Canada on Aug. 8 to shake hands across the 49th parallel in a demonstration of international friendship. The annual event at the International Peace Garden, north of Dunseith, provides a powerful reminder ...
