After the rubber meets the road…
Do you ever wonder what happens to your old tires after they’re replaced on your car? Do you ever wonder if there was a better way to prolong tire wear? Do you ever wonder what kind of recycled uses there are for old rubber like worn out tires? In today’s world, whenever you get a […]
How well do you know winter weather?
“Did you bring sunglasses?” my four-year-old asked from the back seat. “It’s so bright,” he added, squinting and shielding his eyes with mitten-clad hands. He was right. The snow blanketed the ground, and the trees were covered in delicate layers of snow and ice, like lace clinging to the branches. The vast landscape was white, […]
Tech. Sgt. Brandee Hahn: Wingman, Leader, Warrior
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The room felt unnaturally still as if the world outside had paused, holding its breath. The sterile, cold air of the medical group applying pressure, a weight that couldn’t be shaken. A Major entered the room. A primal instinct began to scream this wasn’t a routine visit. Something wasn’t right.“The […]
A Musical Education in the Magic City
“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to understanding the universe.” These immortal words attributed to Socrates in Plato’s Republic sound less like those of an ancient sage and more like someone who is up to date on […]
Crafting Memories: The Atypical Geodome Experience
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.” So began J.R.R. […]
El Mercadito: Minot’s New Latin Market Fulfills the Need for Authentic Products
El Mercadito Minot, a new grocery store, has opened in the heart of the Magic City, offering a wide variety of Latin and Central American products to the local community. “The Little Market,” the store aims to fill a gap and provide an authentic shopping experience for those looking for familiar foods and ingredients from […]
Your North Dakota Bucket List
Happy New Year, and it’s time to make your North Dakota (Winter) Bucket list, if you haven’t already done so. I won’t claim that I am going to do all of the activities that I am suggesting this winter, but I can guarantee you that they are all activities that I have done over my […]
The picture is becoming clear…
After searching statistics regarding various coffee brands, obscure entries on websites helped connect the dots about why Tim Horton’s locations in North Dakota may have closed their doors. At one time, there were four Tim Horton’s franchises operating in North Dakota; Grand Forks (2), Fargo and Minot. The first to open was a coffee and […]
FCC Provider of the Month
Linda Rodriguez What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?I enjoy the creativity that comes with being an FCC provider, seeing the children’s faces light up when they learn something new is rewarding. What are your interests/hobbies?Staying busy outside of work with various activities and projects, but my absolute favorite thing to do […]
Navigating the Winter Months of the School Year: A Guide for K-12Parents and Students- Part 1
Happy New Year! The winter months of the school year can feel long and challenging. From shorter days, colder weather, and the impact of holiday breaks, keeping a regular flow in schedule can be tough for both parents and students. However, with the right strategies, you can make it through this season successfully. Here are […]
