CARPIO – The Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge hosted the 24th Annual Mouse River Loop Envirothon (MRLE) contest on Sept. 23. Seventy-five students from Nedrose, MLS Mohall, Bishop Ryan, Stanley, Burke Central and Bowbells participated in the event at Lake Darling. The 15 teams of four ...
BISMARCK – Area county officials were recognized by the North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) for their contributions to county government and public service as recipients of the 2026 Excellence in County Government (EICG) Awards. This year’s recipients are: Joan Hollekim of ...
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Community Foundation has announced grant awards totaling $1.5 million to 22 organizations from its Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund. The Domestic Violence Crisis Center, based in Minot, will receive $27,000 in general operating support for emergency shelter, advocacy, therapy and other services for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Independence, Inc. of Minot will receive $10,000 to support advocacy, mentoring and independent living services for people with disabilities in northwestern North Dakota. Minot Commission on Aging was awarded ...
Lutheran Services in America, in partnership with the National Alliance for Caregiving, will host a national webinar highlighting findings from “Rooted in Care: Transforming the Future for Rural Family Caregivers.” Drawing on national data and the lived experiences of rural family caregivers in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota, the discussion will explore the realities of caregiving in rural America and opportunities to build stronger systems of support. The webinar will be held Nov. 10 at noon. Visit lutheranservices.org/events/ to register.
Edison Elementary School in Minot will hold its Veterans Day Parade and Music Program on Tuesday, Nov. 10. All veterans are invited to participate in the car parade. Banners or flags on vehicles are encouraged. Students will be outside the perimeter of the school grounds with signs they have made to show their respect for the veterans’ service. The parade begins at 1:50 p.m., followed by the music program at 2:30 p.m. Veterans who would like more information can call 857-4595 or email to pamschumaker@hotmail.com.
A Fall Festival Concert featuring four local musical groups will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Minot. Performing will be Heritage Singers, Minot Chamber Chorale, Voices of Note and Western Plains Opera Ambassador Choir. A light reception will follow.
