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Semifinalists named for National Merit Scholarships

Leon Yang, a student at Minot North High School, has been chosen as a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. The program recognizes and rewards those who excel in their education. Nearly 6,700 National Merit Scholarships will be awarded next spring, totaling around $24 million. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing fewer than 1% of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. From more 16,000 semifinalists, more than 15,000 are expected to advance to the finalist level, and in February they will be notified of this ...

Save Jane event set for Oct. 2

Every victim of abuse deserves a voice. Especially children. Join the Northern Plains Children’s Advocacy Center on Oct. 2 as awareness is brought to the 565 children in the northwestern region of North Dakota who were served by the center in 2025 through the Save Jane event. The event starts at 6 p.m. in the Oak Park Amphitheater. Staff, board members and the public will read the names of the children who were served last year. By doing this, they give each one a voice by saying their name, age and crimes committed against them. To protect their identities, but never their story, ...

Fifth annual Quilts for Veterans drive underway

FARGO – When the American Red Cross and Gate City Bank launched Quilts for Veterans in 2022, they hoped the community would donate 150 quilts. More than 200 came in. Four years later, the project has become an annual tradition. Now in its fifth year, Quilts for Veterans is again inviting quiltmakers and community members to donate new quilts and fleece blankets for veterans across the region. New quilts and fleece blankets may be handmade or purchased. Donations should be new or made with new materials, preferably measuring about 60 by 80 inches, feature neutral or patriotic themes, ...

Relay to honor families affected by pregnancy, infant loss

Next month, 12 runners will take on nearly 480 miles across North Dakota as part of The 10.15 Project, a four-day relay created to honor families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss and raise support for those navigating grief. The relay will take place Oct 15–18, beginning in Medora and traveling through Dickinson, Bismarck and Jamestown before finishing at The Lights in West Fargo. Along the way, runners will carry stories of loved ones lost too soon, creating opportunities for communities to come together in remembrance and support. “This isn’t about how fast we ...

MSO to hold annual meeting

The Minot Symphony Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in Old Main, Room 214, on the campus of Minot State University. The annual meeting provides an opportunity to hear a review of the 2025-2026 season as well as the association’s overall financial health. Elections of board members will also take place. Anyone interested in applying to be on the board may submit an application online at minotsymphony.com/administration-board by Sept. 24. The meeting is open to members of the association and the general public. Attendees are asked to RSVP no ...

Parks budget reflects shift to sales tax

A voter-approved sales tax is enabling the Minot Park Board to propose a significantly lower property tax levy in its 2027 budget. The board approved the budget on first reading on Tuesday, Sept. 15, after a budget hearing drew no members of the public. The proposed property tax levy of $8.1 ...