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Holiday decor, book sale set for Oct. 17

Bethany Lutheran Church Women will hold a Holiday Decor and Book Sale Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m.-noon at the church. There will be an assortment of books, jewelry, holiday decor, along with caramel rolls and a variety of soups and sandwiches. Free-will donations will support future charity requests.

Inspirational speaker delivers speech at MSU

His recovery from a life-altering accident highlighted the importance of relationships for Dan Meers, known for his role as the Kansas City Chiefs mascot, K.C. Wolf, from 1990-2025. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Meers delivered an inspirational speech on the MSU campus during an event hosted by Women ...

Veterans Stand Down set for Oct. 15

A Veterans Stand Down will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, 3420 2nd St. NE, north of the Minot International Airport. The event will have about 60 vendors. Services provided will include veterans benefits, health care, legal services, counseling, housing assistance, blood pressure screening, hygiene items, flu shots and employment assistance. Lunch will be provided. If possible, veterans attending should bring their DD214, VA card or driver's license with "V" designation as proof of veteran status.

Highway 52 near Voltaire to temporarily close

VOLTAIRE – U.S. Highway 52 will temporarily close Monday, Oct. 12, at the rail crossing west of Voltaire to accommodate repairs. A signed detour route will be in place to guide traffic around the closure. The highway is expected to reopen on Monday, Oct. 19, barring any unexpected delays. The North Dakota Department of Transportation reminds motorists to pay attention, follow the signed detour and be aware of traffic congestion.

Event to celebrate zoo giraffe's life

Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot is inviting the community to come together on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, for a special celebration honoring the extraordinary life of Kianga, the zoo’s beloved giraffe matriarch. The celebration will be held during the zoo's normal hours 10 a.m.-3 ...

Magic City Cadets begin search, rescue training

The Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron kicked off its first weekend in a three-part, annual Search and Rescue training series on Friday, Oct. 2. Eighteen cadets, seven adult CAP volunteer members, guest educators and classic North Dakota weather all showed up in full force. Over ...