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Course examines child’s first five years

A child’s first five years are the foundation for a lifetime of loving and learning. “Active Parenting: First Five Years will explore the ages and stages and the importance of nurturing young children, choosing positive discipline strategies and encouraging early learning activities at home. The online course held through the North Dakota State University Extension Service includes four Wednesday sessions that begin Dec. 2 from 7:30-9 p.m. Participants are eligible for North Dakota Early Childhood Workforce Credits (Growing Futures). The class is free of charge for North Dakota ...

Small town band shares musical passion

BOTTINEAU — Members of the Too Old to Stand band, TOTS for short, are finding that simply doing what they love has a way of resonating with audiences. The Bottinea band started in 2017 when five friends, Shane Parsons, Luther Olson, Brady Michel, Robert Marum and Swain Benson, wanted to do ...

Council proceeds with utility building remodel

Members of the Minot City Council were pleased Monday, Nov. 2, with a remodeling option for the city’s water and sewer building, which is estimated to cost about half of an original plan to construct a new building. Last March, the council rejected a low bid of about $3.5 million to ...

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.