Lost Minot AFB Memories: Can You Help Bring This Quilt Home?
Military life is full of movement: new bases, new homes, and new beginnings. Along the way, household items are passed on, shared, donated, or sometimes lost. Farewell gifts, in particular, often hold deep sentimental value. From plaques and framed photos to Minot AFB’s beloved “Bully Stick” memento, these items serve as lasting reminders of a […]
Courage and Faith under fire…The Hannah and Andrew Dotas story
Jeanne Sexton-Brown On Sunday, November 9 Fargo Police Officer Andrew Dotas and his wife, Hannah spoke at the Anselm Trinity Lutheran Church southwest of Sheldon. Officer Dotas was one of the Fargo Officers ambushed on Friday, July 14, 2023 on 25th St. South in Fargo. He and his wife Hannah shared their story. Officer Dotas […]
FCC Provider of the Month – December
Taylor Manderle What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?What I enjoy most about being an FCC provider is creating a safe, welcoming space where kids can learn, explore, and have fun. I love turning everyday moments into exciting learning opportunities. I love doing hands-on science experiments, having themed class fun days, or […]
Magic City Wrestling Academy: Pre-Season Training Prepares Wrestlers for a Promising Season
Fatimzahra Elbouab, age 16 Over the course of two months, from September to October, wrestlers from surrounding communities have attended a two-hour Sunday wrestling camp from 2-4 p.m. This extra training gave them a head start in the upcoming wrestling season. During that period, Coach Justin Racine, the head coach of the Minot United Boys […]
Minot High School’s “Change of Pace” Hits a High Note
Minot High School’s “Change of Pace” has become much more than a choir group; it is a space where challenging music meets deep personal growth, fostering a sense of community that resonates with students and audiences alike. This year, the choir group has captivated the school and the wider community with their harmonies and energy, […]
Eat Local to Support First-Term Airmen: Operation Homebound Day is December 4
Minot Area Chamber EDC Minot, N.D. — The Minot community is invited to grab a fork – and a friend – for a cause that truly hits home. This Thursday, December 4, both north and south Broadway locations of QDOBA Mexican Eats and Jersey Mike’s Subs in Minot will donate 100% of the day’s sales […]
5 Must-See Magic City Holiday Light Displays!
The winter nights are long and cold and dark. But, it is officially that time of year where the night sky gets a lot brighter thanks to the displays of holiday lights on houses, businesses and lampposts all over town. Just a few weeks after daylight savings brought darkness by 5pm, we get blessed with […]
Backpack Buddies: Adopt a Student, Change a Life
Souris Valley United Way/Backpack Buddies Every Friday during the school year, hundreds of children across Minot head home with something small in their hands but powerful in its impact: a plastic bag filled with weekend meals. Inside are simple, easy to prepare items like mac and cheese, granola bars, oatmeal packets, tuna, and fruit cups. […]
Jr Journalism: North Dakota State Student Congress
Fatimzahra Elbouab, age 16 By From November 6-7, the North Dakota State Student Congress was held in Bismarck’s capitol—the only state to host its student congress competition in its actual capitol building. Students from across North Dakota participated in debates modeled after the House of Representatives and Senate. Following the presentation of the colors and […]
Nostalgia, Collectibles, and Childhood Memories
Three years ago, a shared passion for vintage toys and video games led three friends, Wayne Weidman, Cody Grindberg, and Troy Latta, to create a place in Minot where nostalgia lives on the shelves. What began as three collectors constantly bumping into each other, swapping finds, and building their personal collections has grown into 3D […]