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Movie Skate returns with ‘Toy Story 5’

Minot Parks invites the community to lace up their skates and enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun at the next Movie Skate, featuring 'Toy Story 5,' on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 6-8 p.m. in the Pepsi Rink at MAYSA Arena. Admission is at the door per person, with skate rentals available for an additional fee for those who need them. Movie Skate offers families and friends a chance to enjoy a movie on the big screen while skating around the rink. Everyone is welcome to attend.

MSO presents ‘Voices of the New World’

The Minot Symphony Orchestra will present "Voices of the New World" on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University. The performance celebrates the many voices and traditions that have shaped America, featuring a blend of fresh musical perspectives and ...

Learning Lab explores pottery techniques

WILLISTON — Visit the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston for this month’s Confluence Learning Lab: Pottery, to be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly program is open to all ages. In this hands-on activity, explore traditional pottery techniques and create your own coiled clay vessels. Learn about the materials, designs and purposes behind various pottery pieces in the exhibits. This program blends art, history and creativity. Confluence Learning Lab is part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary.

MRP to perform Christmas show

Mouse River Players will present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” under the direction of Holly Eidness, with choreography by Paula Simonson. Shows will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 22, and again Nov. 27-28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mouse River Players Theatre, 115 1st St. SE. A Sunday matinee will be held Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the box office or from the Mouse River Players website.

Legendary Medora entertainer dies Oct. 31

BISMARCK – Bill Sorensen, an entertainer who helped shape Medora’s identity, has died. According to Eastgate Funeral Service in Bismarck, Sorensen, 76, of Bismarck, died Oct. 31. A memorial service has been scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, at 10:30 a.m. in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bismarck. “For five decades, Bill was the beating heart of Medora’s entertainment,” the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation stated in a tribute. “Performing in more than 1,000 shows, including the Medora Musical, he left an indelible mark on millions of showgoers who were lifted by his ...

MSU’s focus on healthcare: MSU nursing focuses on student success

This is the first in a series about Minot State University's focus on healthcare. Minot State University's nursing program prepares students for careers in the health care field while expanding their prospects beyond their degrees. Through student mentorship, community involvement and a safe ...