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Upcoming Minot area veterans' events

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The following information is provided by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4, Minot. Sept. 2: DAV Coffee, 2 p.m., Veterans Room, Ward County Administration Building, 225 3rd St. SE, Minot. Speakers Minot Police Chief Michael Frye and Minot Public Information Officer Jennifer Kleen. Sept. 8: Somerset Court, noon, free veterans lunch. Sept. 14: Edgewood on Tenth, 12:15 p.m., free veterans lunch. Sept. 14: Veterans Peer Support for all veterans, active-duty members and families of veterans. 7 p.m. coffee and cookies at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Brethren Church, 700 16th Ave. SE, ...

Warfighters leave impression during civilian experience

Military

I am deeply honored to have been selected by the Department of War as one of just 40 Americans to participate in the 2026 Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC). Established in 1948, JCOC is the Department's oldest public outreach and education program. My nomination came from Brekka ...

Family oriented: Mother plays key role in son's racing career

Community

Fans visiting Donny Schatz’s T-shirt trailer at World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races have been greeted by a friendly face for years – his mother, Diane Schatz. She may have known little about Sprint Car racing before her husband, Danny Schatz, invited her to attend a ...

Lumberjack-themed fun coming to Oak Park

Arts and Entertainment

Minot Parks is inviting the community to grab their flannels and head to Oak Park for Logger Fest, a day of lumberjack-themed fun, live music, games and food on Saturday, Sept, 26, from noon-3 p.m. Logger Fest will offer a variety of free activities for all ages. Attendees can enjoy live music from Boys of Summer and test their strength and skills in a steinholding competition. The afternoon will also feature a variety of games and activities, including yard games, bounce houses, a pretzel toss competition and potato sack races. Local artist Cody Carlson will be on site, demonstrating ...

Souris Valley Animal Shelter to hold event on Saturday

Arts and Entertainment

The Souris Valley Animal Shelter will hold its Heroes with Paws roam and rummage event Saturday, Aug 29, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the shelter to raise awareness of the need for adoption and foster families. Roam and rummage features free items open to the public that have been donated to the ...