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iMagicon 2027 will feature Muppet legends

iMagicon has announced a lineup of six legendary Muppet performers and creators who will appear at iMagicon 2027, taking place April 23–25 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. The 2027 lineup includes Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Bonnie Erickson, Kevin Clash, Matt Vogel and Michelan “Micha” Sisti, who will bring decades of Muppet, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock and Jim Henson legacy to Minot. Goelz, the legendary puppeteer who has performed The Great Gonzo for more than five decades and remains the current performer and voice of Gonzo, trained directly with Henson and Frank Oz. He ...

Shooting death reported in Belcourt

BELCOURT – A tribal member was killed in a shooting incident in Belcourt in the early morning of Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to information released by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa on its social media. Law enforcement confirmed a suspect is in custody, the tribe stated. No further information was available on Tuesday.

Minot symphony to perform 'Star Wars' concert in May

The Minot Symphony Orchestra will present "Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert" featuring a screening of the complete film with composer John Williams’ iconic Oscar-winning score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by conductor Efraín Amaya on Sunday, May 2, at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. Tickets are available from the symphony's website or by calling the box office at 858-4228. Since the release of this first Star Wars movie almost 50 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema ...

Pharmacies consider expanded services

FARGO – The North Dakota Legislature last January expanded the services pharmacies can provide in the state. Since then, pharmacies have been looking at how they might bring those services to their communities. Helping in that effort is North Dakota State University Center for Collaboration ...

HHS raises lead safety awareness

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising awareness about lead exposure and ways North Dakotans can protect children from lead poisoning during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25-31. Lead exposure is preventable, but it can occur in places families may not expect. Young children are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of lead exposure, which can affect learning, behavior and development, according to HHS. Children younger than 6 are at greatest risk because they are growing rapidly and frequently put their hands and other objects in their ...

Elks donates to FFA Alumni