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Events remembered, peace celebrated at 9/11 observance

DUNSEITH – American and Canadian officials spoke at the annual 9/11 Memorial event at the International Peace Garden Thursday, Sept. 11. The program included the laying of memorial wreaths and a moment of silence. A processional from the Peace Chapel to the 9/11 Memorial was led by ...

DakotaGardener: Welcome garden visitor

When I work in the garden, I keep my eyes open for any fun visitors I might find. Notable visitors have been garden spiders and centipedes, not my children’s favorite. This year, I had my sights set on something they weren’t afraid to help me track down. The visitor was a swallowtail ...

ND women shine at national pageant

Mrs. North Dakota American Marissa Sanders of Glenburn and Mrs. North Dakota America Dana Henry of Bismarck made their mark on the national stage at the Mrs. America and Mrs. American Pageants held in Las Vegas Aug. 27. Sanders earned an exceptionally high interview score, earning her a spot ...

Annual Pumpkin Walk at Woodland Trail set

Minot Park District’s free, annual Pumpkin Walk at Woodland Trail will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, and will feature food trucks and thousands of carved pumpkins lighting the trail. “JLG is thrilled to sponsor the Minot Park District’s Pumpkin Walk! We love ...

Minot State educator receives Trees Award

Minot State University’s Dane Schaffer has been selected to receive the 2025 Environmental Educator of the Year Trees Award from the North Dakota Forest Service at an event in Fargo on Saturday, Sept. 13. The award is presented to an educator who demonstrates creativity, dedication and ...