Fjord Folk Fest brought the community together Friday, Aug. 21, for a celebration of Scandinavian heritage, featuring cultural performances, food, vendors and artisans. Attendees embraced their roots throughout the first day of the festival, with many wearing traditional clothing and sharing ...
Nearly a thousand Airstream RVs are expected for a six-day rally that begins Saturday, Aug. 22, at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. The first Airstreams began checking in on Thursday. The 2026 Airstream Club International Rally features vendors, concerts, socials, educational events and ...
A regular exhibitor at Norsk Hostfest since 1988, Donald Karsky didn’t have to think twice about bringing his weaving to Fjord Folk Fest this week. He knew he needed to return to Minot to support the new festival created after Norsk Hostfest announced 2025 was its last annual run. “They ...
Minot State University has some big changes coming in 2026. Michael Linnell, MSU communications director, said classes start Monday, Aug 24, for those with classes after 4 p.m. and for the first full day, Tuesday, Aug 25. Move in weekend starts Friday, Aug 21. The university will also be ...
BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Thursday, Aug. 20, appointed Tony Hillig, recreation division chief for the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, to serve as the department’s director. Hillig has served as chief of the department’s recreation division since December 2020, ...
Residents living around Basin Electric Cooperative’s wind farm south of Minot shared their concerns about a plan to upgrade the facility with the North Dakota Public Service Commission at a hearing in Minot Thursday, Aug. 20. The repowering project is meant to extend the life of the wind ...
