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Clipping along for 36 years

Stories, hugs and farewells abounded this past week as Tona Stevenson extended hours at her Minot barber shop to accommodate regular clients wanting a final chat and cut in the chair before doors closed for good Thursday, Jan. 8. Stevenson said her 36 years in the business isn’t long in ...

Survey stresses need for expanded child care

Results of a Minot child care survey held few surprises for the Minot City Council’s child care committee, but it emphasized the known need for nontraditional weekend and evening daycare hours. The committee met Tuesday, Jan. 6, to review results of the survey, conducted by First ...

Tourism numbers dip in Minot in 2025

Tourism numbers that were down in 2025 have served as motivation to work hard and make adjustments to attract visitors to the Minot area, Visit Minot Executive Director Stephanie Schoenrock told the Minot City Council Monday, Jan. 5. “Tourism is down in the United States. Tourism is down in ...

NDFB announces Discussion Meet events

BISMARCK – North Dakota Farm Bureau is inviting young farmers and ranchers to take part in a series of opportunities designed to build leadership, communication skills and policy engagement through the NDFB Discussion Meet. To help participants prepare, NDFB will host a Discussion Meet ...

Learn to read animal tracks at Confluence Learning Lab

WILLISTON — The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston will host a Confluence Learning Lab on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 2-3 p.m. to explore identifying and interpreting animal tracks in the snow. This free, family-friendly program is open to all ages. Make clay ...