Simple Ways to Save Money in Minot this Christmas
A few days ago, I walked into TJ Maxx/HomeGoods with a simple mission: buy two packets of specialty hot cocoa as a fun surprise for my kids. Easy. In-and-out. A wholesome, budget-friendly surprise for our Christmas movie night. Except… I didn’t make it 20 feet into the store. Christmas was everywhere. Glittering garlands, tree skirts […]
Local Phone Book: Retro but Current
It is easy to label the phone book as an unimportant resource or archaic publication; however, if you give it a chance – you’ll find hidden gems! For instance, did you know our Ward County population is 68,427? It is! This information can be found on page B-4. There are three sections that I find […]
How Can We Say Thank You…Enough?
My Facebook page was filled with wonderful photos of the Downtown Open House celebration that was held on Friday, November 28th. The tree lighting ceremony was one of the first events I attended when I arrived in Minot on November 7th of 1976. Yep, that was a long time ago. That year they used a […]
Hall of Fame Worthy
Something happened in Watford City Friday night that was monumental, but outside the world of hockey, most people in North Dakota probably didn’t know about it. There was a North Dakota Amateur Hockey Association Hall of Fame induction and when you see the details of this person, you’ll wonder why this didn’t happen five years […]
Minot United Hockey Shines Despite Early Struggles
Minot United Hockey has experienced a season of highs and lows so far, showing resilience and strong individual performances across both the junior varsity and varsity teams. The season opened with a challenging night on November 21st, where the JV squad fell 3-1, and the varsity team lost 4-0. Despite the tough results, goaltenders Luke […]
Minot North Weekly Sports Recap
This past week showed how quickly Minot North’s upcoming winter programs are tightening up and finding their rhythm. Across the board, athletes stepped up, delivered smarter performances, and proved that the Sentinels are settling into the season with a competitive edge. The girls basketball team opened their week with the kind of win that sets […]
Locating Radio Locator
In the world of radio we have some tools to help us better understand AM and FM that can tell us more than what we’re hearing on the radio dial. And in this day and age of Internet streaming, we can find out which radio stations provide streaming services.It’s called Radio Locator and it uses […]
North Dakota Nature: Four Opportunities for Students
Students thrive in nature. I learned this while studying and teaching PreK curricula, which is chock-full of hands-on experiences and nature-inspired connection. During my research, I found students who weren’t exposed to the outdoors at an early age were less prepared and, more gravely, less successful in school. Fortunately, we have exciting NEW opportunities right […]
So Much To Be Said
Where Do I Start? For that past 3 years my wife Sue and I have volunteered to deliver Thanksgiving baskets. The list of names we receive are gathered and vetted through a local agency. I am a member of the Magic City Lions, one of many groups who contribute money to purchase and deliver baskets. […]
Gratitude Shifts that Stick
Thanksgiving is a little like Valentine’s Day. Stay with me. Every February, someone inevitably says, “I don’t need a holiday to remind me to love my spouse,” or “We should love each other every day.” And they’re not wrong. But also… after 12 months of routines and responsibilities, sometimes it’s nice to have a day […]