It’s tough on trees in North Dakota. Bitter winter cold. Scorching summer heat. Floods. Droughts. Wind. And that’s just an average year! Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit. But there’s some truth in there. We do experience many of these environmental extremes regularly. Our native ...
BISMARCK – Arts Across the Prairie: Placemaking in Rural North Dakota has announced Shayna Grandbois and Derek Poitra as the selected artist team for Arts Across the Prairie in Region 3, themed “Heart of the Land, Spirit of Unity.” The selection committee was drawn to Grandbois’s and Poitra’s proposal for its invitation to gather and rest and its incorporation of key themes related to “Heart of the Land, Spirit of Unity,” which stakeholders outlined and shared in a guiding narrative. The artwork will feature two large-scale arches bending towards the middle, creating a ...
Sanford Minot is offering sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2026-27 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport. Student-athletes can receive their sports physical this summer at Sanford Minot Walk-In Clinic, with an appointment on the following days: – July 30 fro 5-8 p.m. – Aug. 4 from 5-8 p.m. – Aug. 9 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Parental permission is ...
Some of the Fair's youngest and bravest competitors took center stage for the annual Mutton Bustin' competition at the North Dakota State Fair on Wednesday and Thursday, July 22-23 With helmets on, hands gripping tight, and plenty of determination, young riders gave it their all as they held on to racing sheep in front of a cheering crowd. While some competitors rode like seasoned pros, others discovered just how tough it can be to stay aboard. Whether they crossed the finish with a huge smile or shed a few tears after their ride, every participant showed courage and made memories that ...
