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Magic Discovery Center instills lifelong learning

From a Waterworks exhibit designed like the Souris River to the Magic Climber featuring sweeping views of the city, the Magic City Discovery Center in Minot has a variety of science-themed exhibits for children and adults. “Anyone who is even the least bit curious, come explore,” said ...

Behavioral clinic focuses on crisis care, expanded services

The North Central Behavioral Clinic in Minot serves adults and youth experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Joe Schmultz, community and behavioral health liaison, said the clinic focuses on providing timely and effective care. The clinic accepts patients of all ages, medical conditions and financial backgrounds. While crisis management represents the busiest area of care, the facility also provides broader community assistance. Walk-in patients in crisis can receive same-day checkups. Beyond emergency support, the clinic delivers care through child and ...

Velva’s American Legion holds first Hope in Motion suicide walk

VELVA — The American Legion Post 39 in Velva held its inaugural Hope in Motion suicide walk on Aug. 22 to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention. Organized by John Holmen and fellow members of Post 39, the event featured military boots along the walking trail holding written ...

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 ...

Vision Zero’s mission is to keep ND drivers safe

Vision Zero was started by the North Dakota Department of Transportation in 2018. The Vision Zero initiative aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries across the state through targeted public outreach, school programs and law enforcement partnerships. According to NDDOT ...

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 ...