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Ward County’s uncontested races decided

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Sheriff Robert Roed topped vote-getters among Ward County’s uncontested candidates in unofficial elections results from the county. Roed received 13,796 votes. Roed had sought a third four-year term to the office. Following service in the Marines from 1985-1989, Roed attended the Lake Region Law Enforcement Academy in Devils Lake. He began his career with Ward County in 1990 when he was assigned to the jail. Roed was promoted to patrol deputy in 1992, to sergeant in 2000, lieutenant in 2003 and captain in 2015, before becoming sheriff. Minot attorney Andrew Schultz received 13,357 ...

Legendary Medora entertainer dies Oct. 31

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BISMARCK – Bill Sorensen, an entertainer who helped shape Medora’s identity, has died. According to Eastgate Funeral Service in Bismarck, Sorensen, 76, of Bismarck, died Oct. 31. A memorial service has been scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, at 10:30 a.m. in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bismarck. “For five decades, Bill was the beating heart of Medora’s entertainment,” the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation stated in a tribute. “Performing in more than 1,000 shows, including the Medora Musical, he left an indelible mark on millions of showgoers who were lifted by his ...

MSO presents 'Voices of the New World'

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The Minot Symphony Orchestra will present "Voices of the New World" on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University. The performance celebrates the many voices and traditions that have shaped America, featuring a blend of fresh musical perspectives and ...

MRP to perform Christmas show

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Mouse River Players will present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” under the direction of Holly Eidness, with choreography by Paula Simonson. Shows will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 22, and again Nov. 27-28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mouse River Players Theatre, 115 1st St. SE. A Sunday matinee will be held Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the box office or from the Mouse River Players website.

Bank seeks scholarship applicants

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Dacotah Bank announced it is continuing its annual scholarship program this year, awarding one outstanding high school graduate a top scholarship of $10,000. In addition, 29 individual scholarships of $2,000 each will be distributed across Dacotah Bank’s market areas, which span three states: South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. Detailed criteria for scholarship selection can be found in the application. To be eligible, high school seniors must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution in South Dakota, North Dakota or Minnesota, and the applicant or the applicant’s ...

Learning Lab explores pottery techniques

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WILLISTON — Visit the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston for this month’s Confluence Learning Lab: Pottery, to be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly program is open to all ages. In this hands-on activity, explore traditional pottery techniques and create your own coiled clay vessels. Learn about the materials, designs and purposes behind various pottery pieces in the exhibits. This program blends art, history and creativity. Confluence Learning Lab is part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary.