Norsk Høstfest is a foodie’s paradise…
The festival coming up in Minot that celebrates all things Scandinavian, is a lot more than just a party to celebrate Norwegian heritage. If you’ve never been there, you’re missing out on some of the best food you’ll ever taste. Numerous vendors have food items as you walk through the halls, but the Høstfest brings […]
Amazing Vision
My Dad Had This Cell Phone Thing Figured Out As a young lad I can remember riding in my Dad’s work pickup. He worked for a company, Northwestern Bell, that was part of a conglomerate of companies referred to as “baby bells.” Smaller phone companies that were owned and operated by AT &T. Eventually it […]
Growing vegetables in North Dakota…
Several weeks ago I was asked to give a presentation to a Christian women’s group about growing vegetables in North Dakota as well as talk about farmers’ markets and how they operate. It was a bit surprising to learn that many people in this group weren’t aware of what is happening in this emerging industry.Growing […]
Minot to Medora: Borrow this Hotdish Road Trip Itinerary
It’s no secret that I love living in Minot. I also enjoy traveling. As a military spouse living states away from immediate family, it can be tricky to justify a vacation anywhere other than “home” to visit relatives. Despite my adoration for Hotdish Land, we’ve spent surprisingly little time road-tripping through North Dakota. Typically, our […]
Just When You Think You’ve Had Enough, North Dakota Gives You A Reason to Stay
Holy Cow! Saturday was one of those memorable days. It all really started on Friday when we (my wife Sue and I) decided to wait until cooler evening temps to mow our lawn. We were headed to the lake on Saturday to celebrate my LXX birthday. If you are a roman numeral expert, you already […]
Haunted North Dakota…
We’ve all heard the creepy, campfire stories that scare us out of our wits. But there are actually documented accounts of the unexplained happening in various parts of our state. You can choose to believe it or not, but the people who tell these stories are quite serious. For instance, during Prohibition tunnels underneath Minot […]
In Minot, school year offers unprecedented opportunities
I know it’s not something teacher or students really want to hear right now, but the 2024-25 school year is already upon us.Area students and teachers will return to the classrooms in the next week or so, and some have already started. In the Minot Public School District, this year will be a little bit […]
Bismarck’s metamorphosis…
I’m sure we’ve all been in Bismarck at one time or another. But, if you don’t live near Bismarck and don’t get there very often, the next time you do, you’ll most likely notice changes. The city of Bismarck seems to defy just about all of the rest of North Dakota and continues with a […]
Budget Talk
The City of Minot is in budget season. Since March, city staff have been working on the preliminary 2025 budget passed by the council earlier this week. There is still work to be done before we give our final approval the first week of October. City Manager Harold Stewart and his team have remained true […]
The Clock is Ticking…
This past week I had numerous inquiries from families who have arrived in North Dakota, either PCS’ing in from another base, or they have arrived in Minot for their very first assignment. Both of the above scenarios are pretty common in August, and I really, really encourage these new arrivals to start taking advantage of […]
