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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Giving and Volunteering Are One and the Same
What’s the best gift you can give during the holiday season? Your time. Gifts, money, and food are all wonderful acts of generosity, but nothing compares to the impact – and the personal reward – of giving your time to someone who needs it. The holidays can be busy and overwhelming, but they also offer […]
A Season of Gratitude, Minot AFB Family Finds Strength in Community
As families across the country gather to reflect on what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving, one Minot Air Force Base family says their gratitude runs deeper than ever this year. For the Aggen family, the past few months have been marked by fear, uncertainty, and ultimately overwhelming support from a community that refused to […]