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Summer floral celebration set for Aug. 8 at Peace Garden

DUNSEITH – The Summer Floral Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the International Peace Garden will feature a full day of fun events, including the annual Handshake Across the Border, songwriting workshops, concerts, a classic car show, kids’ activities and more. This year’s Garden theme, “Celebrating Pollinators,” will be emphasized in tours, art projects and interactive experiences. “Our Summer Floral Celebration is always a great time to see the Garden in the height of its bloom,” said Tim Chapman, Peace Garden CEO. “While every season has its beauty, the colors ...

5th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE — U.S. Air Force Col. John Burrell assumed command of the 5th Bomb Wing from Col. Jesse Lamarand during a change of command ceremony officiated by U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Ty W. Neuman, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, at Minot Air ...

ND governor, senators pay tribute to Graham

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, who died Saturday, July 11. “North Dakota joins the nation in mourning the loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a devoted public servant, statesman and friend,” Armstrong said. “Kjersti and I extend our deepest condolences to Lindsey’s family, friends, the people of South Carolina, and all who had the privilege of knowing and serving with him. His decades of service to our nation will leave an enduring legacy, and he will be greatly missed," Armstrong ...

ND State Fair to celebrate America’s 250th

The North Dakota State Fair opens in Minot Friday, July 17, and continues through Saturday, July 25. This year’s fair, its 61st year as a state fair, has many new and previous favorites ranging from food, exhibits to attractions. “This year is especially meaningful as we join the ...

ND State Parade set for Saturday in Minot

The North Dakota State Parade in Minot, with the theme "Celebrating 250 Years of Heroes," will be held Saturday, July 18. The biggest parade in North Dakota, it will have well over 200 units. The parade starts at 9:15 a.m. and follows Burdick Expressway east from Broadway and through the ...

City of Minot Building Permits

June – Homeowner, 600 Harmony St. NW, shop, $275,000. – Homeowner, 3521 Kodiak St. NW, home addition and remodel, $30,000. – Big M Construction, 6900 11th Ave. SE, garage addition and addition in basement, $92,000. – Mindt Construction, 2708 Audubon Loop, single family home, $236,788. – Homeowner, 3409 Harvest Hills Ave. NW, shed, $6,100. – Geinert Built, 2401 19th Ave. NW, detached garage, $25,000. – Homeowner, 2016 56th St. NW, detached garage, $100,000. – RD Land Development, 2101 3rd St. NW, lots 235 and 516, install mobile home piers, $1,000 for each ...