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Artist loans painting to city hall

A painting by an eminent Minot artist is bringing a lively splash of color to Minot City Hall. Walter Piehl, who presented the painting on loan on Wednesday, Sept. 9, said it is an appropriate place to showcase the artwork, given the circumstances around which it was created. The painting of ...

MPS looks to sell properties

The Minot School Board took steps toward the sale of three properties at its meeting Thursday, Sept. 10. Jefferson Elementary will be going on the auction block, while a lot near Magic City Campus and property near Erik Ramstad Middle School will be appraised. Jefferson is a former elementary school in the southeast corner of the city. The building was built in 1959. The school closed in 2021 and has since been used as a storage facility, according to district information. The property has received minimal updates in recent years and would likely require a new heating system to be ...

Construction closes lake shoreline

RIVERDALE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed the east shoreline area of Lake Sakakawea near the Garrison Dam spillway gates to all recreational activities through the end of the 2026 construction season while construction is being done to help stabilize and protect the bank from ...

Former Minot resident's composition to premiere

BISMARCK – The world premiere of "Prayer of Tagore," a music piece composed by Dr. Emerson Eads for soloists, choir and orchestra will be performed by the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Belle Mehus Auditorium, Bismarck. "Prayer of Tagore" is among ...

Applied Digital operates data centers in state

Data centers are a rapidly growing trend, and North Dakota has some of its own. Nick Phillips, executive vice president of external affairs, said the Applied Digital Company owns a few of the data centers in the state. One hurdle for the development of data centers is the amount of water it ...