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MSU students join professor in teaching classes in Cancun

Editor’s Note: Abygayle Lohse is working on her master’s degree at Minot State. Reegan Floyd is in graduate school at Central Methodist University in Missouri. For one vibrant week last October, two Minot State University students brought sweat, smiles, strength, and spirit to the ...

Viking battles bring history alive at Norsk Hostfest 2025

The clang of steel and the roar of warriors echoed from the Viking Village at Norsk Hostfest, where live Viking battle reenactments drew large crowds throughout the festival. The battles are staged twice daily at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Viking Village, a living history area featuring ...

Craft of Telemark ski making showcased at Hostfest

Norsk Hostfest brought a touch of Norway’s mountain heritage to the State Fair Center when Tarjei Gjelstad, a traditional ski maker from Telemark, Norway, presented live demonstrations of the centuries-old craft of ski making. Gjelstad, whose family comes from the region often regarded as ...

Minot symphony to launch centennial season Oct. 4

Minot Symphony Orchestra has announced the first performance of its centennial season will be Saturday, Oct, 4. The milestone performance will celebrate a century of symphonic music in the Magic City with both local legacy and international artistry. The concert set for 7 p.m. in Ann Nicole ...

Stanley sixth grader selected as Youth Heart Ambassador

STANLEY – The American Heart Association announced on Tuesday, Sept. 23, the selection of a Stanley sixth grader as a local Youth Heart Ambassador. Justin Swider will serve as a youth Heart Ambassador for the 2025-26 school year, alongside other youth volunteers across the country, to ...

Biblical expert to speak on Genesis

Dr. Kevin Horton, president of the Institute for Biblical Authority (IBA) in Hamilton, Montana, will be at Minot Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 28. He will teach during Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. on “Genesis 6:1-4 The Nephilim” and will preach during the 11 a.m. service on “Genesis 1:1 ...