Section: Community & Culture

Cedar Rapids seeks $12 million grant for trails along Cedar River, Is Minot Keeping Up?

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Cedar Rapids, Iowa is a bellwether community for Minot. They flooded in 2008 and have been remaking themselves through flood protection and community improvement initiatives ever since. In short, they are a comparison point. And one of the investments they’re consistently making — improving recreational opportunities around the Cedar River. Most recently, they’re seeking federal

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12,000 pounds of Wishek sausage sells out in West Fargo

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Those Germans from down Wishek area are famous for their sausage, and the word is getting out in a big way. A recent sausage wagon sent to Fargo with 12,000 pounds of deliciousness saw people lining up more than 2-hours early and sold out before the days was over. Get all the savory details from

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Finding public bathrooms in New York City just got easier, And Why it Matters in Minot

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

“Everyone — seniors, parents with kids, anyone enjoying the day outdoors, needs access to a public bathroom without having to buy anything or beg for a code,” That’s the quote from Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi. In Minot, public restrooms have long been on the list of infrastructure needed to help Downtown Minot become a

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Norsk Høstfest Splits With Epic Events, 2024 Festival Will Go On

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Since the news of Epic Companies collapse almost two weeks ago, questions about the future of the Norsk Høstfest have been a part of many local conversations. For the past two years, Epic Events has provided event management services for the Høstfest. Today at a news conference Høstfest President John Mackner cleared the air. The

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How Much Have We Given Him?

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Facebook turned 20 earlier this year. Next year you can buy it a beer – if it’s still around. It started on college campuses and grew like crazy. It was late in  2006 –  with momentum then fully rolling – that it began letting the rest of us in. There’s a lesson there if you’re

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How a Grain Silo in Norway Became a Global Modern Art Destination

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Sometimes architecture becomes art in its own right. And while we’ve become almost immune to seeing them, grain elevators represent some of North Dakota’s most iconic architecture. But what happens to them after their use serving agriculture ends? In Norway, one of them was repurposed to hold a $46 million art collection. And it’s stunning.

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A Champagne Cocktail for Syttende Mai

by: MinotVoice  |  

Get ready for Norwegian Constitution Day with a delicious Kir Royale recipe! This special take on the classic cocktail features raspberry sorbet, perfect for a festive celebration. Unlike ice cream, sorbet won’t curdle and adds a creamy texture to your drink. Simply place a scoop of sorbet in a glass, add Crème de Cassis, lemon

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2nd annual Mac & Cheese festival headed to Mandan

by: MinotVoice  |  

The competition for America’s most comfortable comfort food would have a lot of contestants, but ‘mac & cheese’ would most certainly be on the list. And if you’re a lover of the savory staple, you may want to check out Bismarck’s Mac & Cheese Festival this weekend. Get the full story on a creative way

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Bismarck Making Plans For Riverfront Amphitheater

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

It’s more than a decade since Minot went through the River Front & Center planning process. You can read about that with a quick search on Google or the City of Minot’s website. Since then, the community has routinely spoken out positively toward taking advantage of recreational and quality of life opportunities around the Souris

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Should We Start Painting Intersections in Minot With Art if it Makes Them Safer?

by: MinotVoice  |  

Part of making communities desirable places to live is making them safe. That can be a challenge when there are so many potential conflict points between cars and people. And when those two face off, the cars always win. But what if the simple act of turning an intersection into a work of art made

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Bismarck Human Relations Committee Holds Listening Forum

by: MinotVoice  |  

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is hosting a Community Conversation Forum to discuss the struggles faced by its residents. It’s a relevant topic for Minot locals who experienced the controversial disbandment of our own human relations committee in 2023. The forum, taking place at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, is an effort to foster

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‘Canoe safari,’ riverfront walk and more among proposed features in Cedar Rapids’ Greenway Plan

by: MinotVoice  |  

As Minot continues to rebuild and add protection following the 2011 flood, we need to be on the look out for other communities on the same path. Cedar Rapids is one of those places. They are currently seeking community input for their riverfront Greenway Plan, which aims to enhance the area with new parks, sports

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Cheese Report | November 28, 2023

by: SavorMinot.com  |  

As December beckons, let’s delve into this week’s cheese updates, perfect timing as Minot preps for some melodic and gastronomic delights! In the Midwest, cheese production is robust, with strong milk volumes clearing into Class III processing. With the holiday season upon us, retail demand is surging – a sign that cheese boards will be

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Road Trip Reflections & Minot’s Path to Progress

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A couple of years ago I brought a car back from Florida. I used the trip as an opportunity to see how Minot measured up. I wanted to see how we compared to other places. I didn’t have a lot of time, so my stops were brief. Most were maybe an hour – just enough

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Is The Twilight Zone Our New American Reality?

by: Jim Maxson  |  

Imagine a science fiction episode in the classic old black and white series, The Twilight Zone. The main character is a middle class woman in a middle class town in the Midwest called Lake Flaccid. The woman has a toothache. She goes to her dentist. Her dentist doesn’t treat her but instead offers her his

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City Council Approves Lane Reduction for 4th Ave NW

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Are more lanes the best way to handle traffic? It’s an assumption that’s shaped communities, including Minot, for decades, but as traffic engineers gather more data, they’re learning ‘more’ isn’t always better or safer. Well, Minot’s going to put that idea into practice. 4th Ave NW from Broadway to the bypass is going to get

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