Canned food donations will be accepted on Thursdays and Fridays at the fifth annual Haunted House presented by The Drop Zone at 101 Main St. S. in Minot. The donations will go to a local food bank. The Haunted House is open Thursday-Saturday from 8 p.m.-2 p.m. until Nov. 1. Children 15 and younger must be accompanied to the haunted house by an adult and the adult must sign a waiver. There is a charge to visit the haunted house.
The CPKC Holiday Train is scheduled to arrive in Minot and area communities of Carrington, Harvey and Kenmare on Saturday, Dec. 19. The brightly decorated train travels across Canada and the United States to spread cheer and raise money, food and awareness for local food banks, according to ...
The North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) has awarded $255,223 in grants from its Statewide Greatest Needs Fund to 54 organizations working to improve the quality of life for North Dakota residents. Grants were awarded to the following area organizations: – Mountrail County Health Foundation in Stanley, $5,000 for blanket and fluid warming supplies. – The James Memorial Art Center in Williston, $5,000 for sewer service line replacement. – Mercer & McLean Counties Commission on Aging in Hazen, $5,000 for walk-in freezer, – Bowbells Park District, $5,000 for playground ...
A Fall Festival Concert featuring four local musical groups will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Minot. Performing will be Heritage Singers, Minot Chamber Chorale, Voices of Note and Western Plains Opera Ambassador Choir. A light reception will follow.
Lutheran Services in America, in partnership with the National Alliance for Caregiving, will host a national webinar highlighting findings from “Rooted in Care: Transforming the Future for Rural Family Caregivers.” Drawing on national data and the lived experiences of rural family caregivers in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota, the discussion will explore the realities of caregiving in rural America and opportunities to build stronger systems of support. The webinar will be held Nov. 10 at noon. Visit lutheranservices.org/events/ to register.
BISMARCK – Area county officials were recognized by the North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) for their contributions to county government and public service as recipients of the 2026 Excellence in County Government (EICG) Awards. This year’s recipients are: Joan Hollekim of ...
