Submitted Photo A postcard created by Jurnee Rust is among the winning entries in the 701 Day Postcard Contest.

Eight winners were announced in the Magic City Discovery Center’s first-ever 701 Day Postcard Contest, celebrating the unique charm and character of North Dakota.

The contest invited participants ages 2-18 to create North Dakota-themed postcards. More than 100 entrants showcased their creativity and the spirit of the community, according to the discovery center. Winning postcards were selected for their originality, artistic expression and connection to North Dakota’s unique features.

The winners are as follows.

– Ages 2-7: first, Riley Vetter; second, Jaxon Youngquist.

– Ages 8-11: first, Olivia Wisthoff; second, Lyla Sawyer.

– Ages 12-18: first, Jurnee Rust; second, Anna Dangerfield.

– MCDC Staff: first, Chance Brentrup; second, Ashley Chabot.

The postcards featuring the winning designs can be viewed in the discovery center’s gift shop.

“We were blown away by the creativity and talent displayed by all the participants,” said Tessia Samuelson, discovery center educator. “It was so exciting to see all the entries come in and how much pride the kids have in our little community.”

The discovery center’s next contest will be a LEGO building event in September.