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Pageant to raise awareness for Parkinson's, mental health

The Miss Northern Lights pageant, created as an awareness campaign for Parkinson's disease and mental health, will be held Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Taube Museum of Art. Holly Jacobs, who runs Razzle-N-Dazzle.co., organized the Miss Northern Lights pageant. Jacobs said she’s been battling Parkinson’s since Feb. 14, 2014, so the topic of the pageant is close to her heart. Jacobs chose to hold the pageant at the Taube Museum of Art because art is something that helps her cope with the condition. "A pageant is more than just a crown or gown. It’s a form of self expression, instills ...

Ruck Walk to support veterans mental health awareness

NEW TOWN – The MHA Nation will host its second annual Ruck Walk in support of veterans mental health awareness Friday, Sept. 18, at the Three Affiliated Tribes National Park, about 40 miles southeast of New Town along N.D. Highway 22. A welcome and opening remarks will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the Ruck Walk at 9:30 a.m. Those taking part in the event will include MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox, MHA Tribal Business Council, MHA Veterans Affairs, Three Affiliated Tribes National Park staff and others who would like to participate. The walk is approximately 3.8 miles in total, ...

Western ND Honor Flight set for Sept. 27-28

BISMARCK - The Western North Dakota Honor Flight will launch its 10th trip to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 27-28, carrying another group of veterans from across western North Dakota to visit the national memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. According to Western N.D. Honor Flight information, the two-day journey provides veterans with the opportunity to reflect, connect with fellow service members, and experience the nation’s capital in their honor. “Our purpose is simple, honor our veterans with the gratitude they deserve,” Patience Mosbrucker, Board of Directors ...

Parks budget reflects shift to sales tax

A voter-approved sales tax is enabling the Minot Park Board to propose a significantly lower property tax levy in its 2027 budget. The board approved the budget on first reading on Tuesday, Sept. 15, after a budget hearing drew no members of the public. The proposed property tax levy of $8.1 ...

Agriculture News

Alfalfa management plan Dry weather has created hay shortages in many areas of North Dakota, with crops down to 50% of normal. Drought-damaged cereal crops that normally would be harvested for grain have been shifted to hay, which will help reduce the strain on hay demand. The need for ...

DAV Chapter awards scholarship