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, […]
Simple Ways to Save Money in Minot this Christmas
A few days ago, I walked into TJ Maxx/HomeGoods with a simple mission: buy two packets of specialty hot cocoa as a fun surprise for my kids. Easy. In-and-out. A wholesome, budget-friendly surprise for our Christmas movie night. Except… I didn’t make it 20 feet into the store. Christmas was everywhere. Glittering garlands, tree skirts […]
Local Phone Book: Retro but Current
It is easy to label the phone book as an unimportant resource or archaic publication; however, if you give it a chance – you’ll find hidden gems! For instance, did you know our Ward County population is 68,427? It is! This information can be found on page B-4. There are three sections that I find […]
How Can We Say Thank You…Enough?
My Facebook page was filled with wonderful photos of the Downtown Open House celebration that was held on Friday, November 28th. The tree lighting ceremony was one of the first events I attended when I arrived in Minot on November 7th of 1976. Yep, that was a long time ago. That year they used a […]
Hall of Fame Worthy
Something happened in Watford City Friday night that was monumental, but outside the world of hockey, most people in North Dakota probably didn’t know about it. There was a North Dakota Amateur Hockey Association Hall of Fame induction and when you see the details of this person, you’ll wonder why this didn’t happen five years […]
Minot United Hockey Shines Despite Early Struggles
Minot United Hockey has experienced a season of highs and lows so far, showing resilience and strong individual performances across both the junior varsity and varsity teams. The season opened with a challenging night on November 21st, where the JV squad fell 3-1, and the varsity team lost 4-0. Despite the tough results, goaltenders Luke […]
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 […]