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Minot High Playmakers present 'Annie'

The Minot High Playmakers will present the musical “Annie,” on Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 29-31, at Minot High School in the Arvel Graving Theatre. Based on the comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie is the story of a young orphan girl who captures everyone's hearts despite living a ...

Minot native creates local cash scavenger hunt

There's treasure to be found in Minot, and the hunt for it begins on Saturday, Oct. 17. Seven Paces in Grand Forks, co-founded by Minot native Justin Auch, will be bringing a $5,000 treasure hunt to Minot. The company was inspired by Forrest Fenn, who hid $2 million in a treasure hunt around ...

Zoo staff says goodbye to cherished giraffe

On a quiet morning filled with reflection and gratitude, Roosevelt Park Zoo staff said goodbye to Kianga, a cherished giraffe whose life was nothing short of extraordinary. According to zoo information, at 26 years old, Kianga far surpassed the average life expectancy of 21 years for giraffes in human care, a milestone that speaks volumes about both her resilience and the unwavering dedication of those who cared for her. Kianga was more than a resident – she was family. For years, she captivated guests with her gentle spirit, graceful movements, and soulful, knowing eyes. To stand ...

Brass Band salutes veterans, first responders

The Brass Band of Minot will open its 2026-2027 season with a patriotic concert, "America 250: The Brass Band of Minot Salutes Veterans & First Responders," at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the Minot State University campus. The concert is both a tribute to the ...

Minot Symphony musicians to perform in Bottineau

BOTTINEAU – The Minot Symphony Orchestra has announced it will hold an outreach concert and artist clinic day in Bottineau. The organization will be represented by the SubZero Winds, a woodwind quintet composed of five members of the Minot Symphony Orchestra – Dr. Elizabeth Demme, flute; Tim Baumann, oboe; Dr. Charlie Young, clarinet, Sheri Lien, bassoon; and Dr. Deanna Carpenter, horn. The quintet will provide a day of school engagement events to K-12 students at Bottineau Public School, including a free public concert at the Bottineau High School Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 28, ...

DCB students engage in field experiences

BOTTINEAU – Students at Dakota College at Bottineau took their learning outdoors this fall, with hands-on field experiences at several locations. The trips allowed students to apply classroom concepts in real time with a professional perspective. “These experiences, which are a core part of DCB’s Natural Resource program offerings, allow students to pair classroom instruction with real-world practice,” said Michelle Cauley, Natural Resources assistant professor. Students from Natural Resources, Soil Science and Horticulture visited the International Peace Garden to explore the ...