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Heritage Singers carry tradition for five decades

For more than 52 years, the Heritage Singers have remained a steady presence in Minot’s cultural landscape, blending music, fellowship and community service through generations of local singers. This year’s Heritage Singers variety show will be held Feb. 26–28 and March 1 at the Moose ...

Minot Chess Club invites community to play, observe

A chess club at the Minot Public Library is inviting community members to stop in, play a few games, or observe as players face off over the board. The Chess Club meets in the library’s North Room on the first and third Tuesdays of each month and is open to the public. Registration is not ...

Twice Blessed distributions exceeds more than $1.55M to local charities

INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation shared results of its Twice Blessed campaign and distributed checks totaling more than $1.55 million at its 9th Annual Twice Blessed Program at the Sleep Inn in Minot Thursday, Jan. 22. The Twice Blessed matching gift program took place Nov. 15-Dec. 31 with contributions given to predetermined grant approved organizations. Checks were distributed for projects that impact the mental, physical, spiritual and/or emotional well-being of people in the counties of Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward ...

STEAM Studio Minot presents Greek mythology rock musical

Greek mythology, rock music and youthful energy collide this month as STEAM Studio Minot presents “Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical,” a family-friendly stage production featuring local students. Performances began Friday, Jan. 23, and will continue Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, ...

Trinity resumes postponed surgeries

Trinity Health announced Thursday, Jan. 22, that it has resumed non-urgent surgical procedures that had been postponed due to intermittent, national shortages of certain anesthesia drugs. “We are pleased to announce that supplies have stabilized, and non-urgent surgeries will resume normal ...

How to reduce impact on your energy bill

MINNEAPOLIS — Xcel Energy has prepared for temperatures in the Upper Midwest to drop below zero, and the company is offering tips to help save energy during the extreme cold to reduce the impact on energy bills. Winter heating can account for about half of a typical customer’s monthly energy costs. The biggest step customers can take to save energy is by lowering their thermostats a few degrees if they have a natural gas furnace. Savings tips include: – Lower your thermostat: During winter months, set the thermostat between 65-70 degrees while you're home, and 58 ...