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Fort Buford hosts Ghost Walk Oct. 10

WILLISTON — Experience the fort in a whole new light during the annual “Ghost Walk” on Saturday, Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m. at Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. The “Ghost Walk,” presented by the Fort Buford Sixth Infantry Regimental Association, explores the site’s lesser-known stories, lingering mysteries and eerie atmosphere after dark. By lantern light, hear tales drawn from documented events, frontier hardships, unexplained encounters and the people who once lived and worked at the post. This experience is ...

Free veteran flu shot clinics set

The Fargo VA Health Care System is offering free flu shot blitzes in September and October at the Minot VA Clinic for veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. Clinics will be held Thursdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, from 9 a.m.-1 via drive-through. Questions can be directed to the Minot VA Clinic at 418-2600.

Northwest Arts Center opens with multiple exhibits

The Northwest Arts Center opens the fall semester at Minot State University with multiple exhibitions featuring a diverse range of artwork. It is the 31st year for the INT’L All Media annual juried exhibition, on display concurrently with "What The Print?," drawn from the MSU Collections, ...

Excellence in forestry honored at 2026 Trees Bowl

FARGO – Fourteen "Trees Award" winners from across the state were recognized at the 36th Trees Bowl and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Trees Awards recognize individuals, organizations and agencies who contribute in an outstanding way to forestry activities. This year’s ...

DPI launches student summit, names cabinet members

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has announced the launch of the Student Legislative Summit, along with the selection of 25 middle and high school students to serve on the 2026–28 Superintendent’s Student Cabinet. Area students named to the cabinet are Brailyn Monson, eighth grade, Alexander Public School; Daphne Tredwell, 11th grade, Williston High School; Emma Striha, ninth grade, Velva Public School; Kailey Verlinde, 10th grade, Divide County High School; Parker Robertus, 9th grade, North Shore Plaza Public School; and Shiloh Christianson, ninth grade, ...