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State Fair crowns first pie-eating champion

The North Dakota State Fair added a delicious new tradition to its lineup this year with the inaugural Pie Eating Contest, held Saturday, July 18. Contestants ranging in age from 18 to 31 put their appetites to the test as they raced against the clock to eat as much of a large apple pie as ...

Hot dog-eating contest winner devours competition

Darin Spelhaug, executive secretary of the North Dakota FFA, made short work of a dozen hot dogs to win the North Dakota State Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, July 19. Competitors ranging in age from 18 to 36 had five minutes to eat as many of the 12 hot dogs in front of them as ...

Looking at life through a microscope or telescope

It was July 4, 1969. David and I were sitting on the couch in my parent’s living room and talking into the night as we often did during a visit, since we lived nearly 300 miles apart. My parents had long since gone to bed. As happens in most conversations, and because David was rather ...

Trinity CancerCare introduces therapy dogs for patients

Trinity Health Foundation has announced the addition of two certified therapy dogs who will provide comfort and emotional support to patients receiving treatment at the Trinity Health CancerCare Center. Cinder and Zeke are certified therapy dogs trained to provide a calming presence and ...

ND State Parade winners honored

Recipients of 12 awards presented for their winning entry in the North Dakota State Parade were honored Tuesday, July 21. The parade awards are as follows: – Grand Marshal Award: First Western Bank & Trust, 2024, 2025 and 2026 recipient. – Flickertail Award: Magic City Dance Company, ...