Downtown Brandon is opening its streets to creativity. A new public art grant, funded by the city and run by Brandon Downtown BIZ, invites artists, businesses, and community groups to pitch ideas that will bring color and character to the heart of[...]
Section: Community & Culture
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Is the City the Problem or the Solution?
Housing debates often stall on the question of scale: should solutions come from the state, sweeping aside local barriers, or from cities themselves, learning to govern better from the ground up? Strong Towns argues the latter. State preemption, they warn, may win[...]
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Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits record low, Gallup says
Fewer Americans are raising a glass these days, and it’s not just a passing Dry January fad. A new Gallup poll shows alcohol use has dropped to its lowest point since records began in 1939, with younger adults leading the shift. Health[...]
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Historian uncovers forgotten lives of North Dakota’s Norwegian ancestors
If you’ve ever stumbled over the names of your great-grandparents, you’re in good company — most Americans can’t recall them all. For Mandan native Johan Stenslie, that’s a problem worth solving. Now based in Bergen, Norway, he helps clients retrace their family[...]
Curio |
1910: The Year the Modern World Lost Its Mind
At the dawn of the 20th century, the world seemed to be spinning faster than ever — and not just because of the new machines on its roads and in its skies. The bicycle, the automobile, and the airplane remade daily life[...]
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News Release |
GlobalND to host eight Pakistani energy officials
MINOT, N.D. – GlobalND will host eight Pakistani energy officials from Aug. 6 to Aug. 12. Coming to the United States under the auspices of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) of the U. S. State Department, the Pakistani’s overall program theme[...]
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U.S. Air Force to deny early retirement benefits to some transgender service members
The Air Force has closed the door on early retirement for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service, opting instead to separate them without benefits. The decision reverses earlier indications that exceptions might be granted, leaving those affected with[...]
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From artists talks to garden walks: Seniors Days spark creativity in Brandon
This weekend, the Riverbank Discovery Centre in Brandon is rolling out its first-ever Seniors Days—two full days of nature, art, and community connection. Guests can hear from gardeners, birding experts, and acclaimed artists like sculptor Peter Sawatzky and painter Wheming Zhao, with[...]
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Are Walking Tours the Missing Piece in Local Planning?
Charlottesville’s transportation plan isn’t starting in a boardroom—it’s starting on foot. What began as monthly neighborhood walks for wellness and local history quickly became a direct line between residents and city staff. Concerns about abandoned cars, unsafe corners, and overgrown trees were[...]
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Full throttle in the Magic City: Dragway drives summer excitement
In Minot, summer weekends come with the smell of burning rubber and the crackle of engines at the Magic City International Dragway, North Dakota’s only IHRA-sanctioned 1/8-mile track. From May to October, racers young and old battle for points, prizes, and pride,[...]
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Commentary |
It takes a village to keep a local news source
When small-town newspapers teetered on the edge of closing in Ashley, Wishek, and Mohall, it wasn’t a media company or billionaire that stepped in—it was the communities themselves. Thanks to local interest, and new owners with deep ties, the Ashley Tribune, Wishek[...]
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Handshake Across the Border: A day of peace, flowers, and friendship at the Peace Garden August 9th
Some events don’t just entertain—they affirm who we are and what we share. On August 9, the Summer Floral Celebration at the International Peace Garden invites people from both sides of the U.S.–Canada border to gather for a day filled with color,[...]
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Dude, the history behind the word dude is wild
Long before “dude” became shorthand for surfer chill or Big Lebowski cool, it was a jab at overdressed New York dandies in the 1880s. The word has since shape-shifted through cowboy cosplay, zoot suit swagger, and skater slang to become one of[...]
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It is becoming easier to create AI avatars of the deceased, but should we?
When grief cuts deep, the promise of one more moment—one more voice, one more glance—can be hard to resist. Technology now offers a version of that promise through AI-generated “grief bots,” but what does it cost us spiritually? In this reflection, a[...]
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Surveys of North Dakota newspapers show challenges the industry is facing
MANDAN, N.D. – A statewide steering committee for an initiative to ensure the future of local news in North Dakota is helping to uncover challenges and opportunities for newspapers across the state. The Future of Local News committee reviewed findings in July[...]
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South Dakota’s rural migration cycle: Not just moving out, many are moving in
South Dakota’s population story isn’t as simple as “rural decline.” While small towns have seen population dips over the past decades, many young people leave for education or jobs only to return later, drawn by family ties and a slower pace of[...]