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Pembina, Rough Rider campsite reservations to open

BISMARCK — Reservations for campsites at Pembina Gorge State Park and Rough Rider State Park open Tuesday, May 5, the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department announced. Pembina Gorge State Park, the department’s newest state park, is nearing completion and will open for camping ...

NDAD awards grant to Kalix program in Rolla

ROLLA – NDAD announced the organization has awarded $7,300 through its Adaptive Recreation Grant to Kalix’s Day Habilitation program in Rolla. The program provides a wide range of skill‑building, sensory, and recreational activities for eligible participants. With this grant, the Rolla ...

Prairie Fare: A balanced plate starts in the morning

“There was nothing for me to eat on the breakfast buffet, Julie.” “Remember, I have diabetes,” he added as I sat next to him at one of the tables. I had noticed the buffet was filled with sweet rolls and lacked high-protein options. “It was heavy on carbs,” I agreed. “I was ...

Dakota Gardener: Victory gardens are trending in 2026

Three people contacted me over the last two weeks and inquired about victory gardens. At my age, I am not very trendy, but this wartime concept seems to be gaining traction in 2026. Victory gardens originated during World War I to encourage homeowners, schoolchildren and others to grow fresh ...

Ballet studio to present ‘The Messiah’

The Rinat Mouzafarov Institute of Dance and Ballet Theatre will present “The Messiah” on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, in Ann Nicole Nelson on the Minot State University campus. “It’s a bigger show but a very exciting show,” Mouzafarov said of the production featuring 70 dancers ...

Minot Public Library celebrates award, National Library Week

Josh Pikka has dedicated the last 10 years of his career to the Minot Public Library, starting as the technology coordinator in March 2016. He was promoted to library director in January of this year. He recently was presented with an award for his growth in human relations-based skills over an ...