You may have noticed the leaves on the trees in your back yard beginning to change color. And as we go later into September, that foliage is becoming more intense and looks stunning.Granted, North Dakota doesn’t have forests like other places do, so you can’t just...
I recently had the privilege of attending the Hunt Institute Early Childhood Leadership Conference, and it was truly an eye-opening experience on so many levels. The conference also served as a strong reminder of the challenges every community, including Minot, faces...
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Task Force 21 is excited to announce the speaker lineup for the North Dakota Nuclear Triad Symposium, titled “Enhancing Nuclear Deterrence Amid Great Power Conflict,” scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This...
The TripLast spring we (my spouse Sue & I) decided that there were 2 states (except for Hawaii), that she had never been to, and the time to change that would be now. I know that if you have read my column before that you could accurately accuse me of being a...
Last November, I came down with a nasty intestinal infection. The symptoms were as unglamorous as you could imagine. Understandably, after recovering, I was anxious to put the whole experience behind me, never to relive it again. Asking for help doesn’t seem to come...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...