For more than a century, one food stand has been a constant at the North Dakota State Fair, serving up tradition with every plate. First Lutheran Church has operated on the fairgrounds for 102 years, with its homemade pies — a staple[...]
Section: Community & Culture
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Minot Honored as Great American Defense Community Kicks Off North Dakota State Fair
Minot, N.D. – The opening night of the North Dakota State Fair was filled with music, excitement, and an extra dose of hometown pride as Minot was recognized as a 2025 Great American Defense Community on Friday, July 18. The honor, presented[...]
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The Death of Partying in the U.S.A.—and Why It Matters
The numbers are in, and they confirm what many have quietly felt: America has forgotten how to party. Not just in the champagne-and-confetti sense, but in the deeper, human one—gathering, laughing, sharing time face-to-face. Over the past two decades, our social calendars[...]
Commentary |
Everything Is a ‘False Flag’ Now
When every headline becomes suspect and every tragedy is framed as a plot, it’s a sign something deeper is shifting. A new report shows false-flag conspiracy theories—once fringe—are now exploding across social media, often fueled by political chaos, mistrust in institutions, and[...]
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Filipino sailors dock in Mexico … and help invent tequila?
Your next margarita might come with more than a salted rim — it comes with a backstory that crosses oceans. While tequila is proudly Mexican, its origins may be intertwined with Filipino sailors who brought distilling know-how across the Pacific centuries ago.[...]
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Jelly Roll sells out grandstand ahead of Sunday concert at North Dakota State Fair
The most anticipated concert of the ND State Fair has sold out. Jelly Roll will take the stage on Sunday night to a packed house. The ND State Fair made the announcement via a social media post. This will be Jelly Roll’s[...]
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‘Legacies on the Mound: Black Baseball Players in North Dakota History’ presented July 20 at North Dakota Heritage Center
BISMARCK, N.D. — Baseball historian and author Phil S. Dixon will present “Legacies on the Mound: Baseball Players in North Dakota History” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. The free public[...]
Curio |
Norway Scores High on Youth Participation in Society
It turns out Norway isn’t just famous for fjords and oil—it’s also leading the world when it comes to giving young people a seat at the table. A new index ranks Norway first among 141 countries for youth participation in politics and[...]
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North Dakota’s inaugural civics bee promotes political engagement; Minot Student Wins
Which president signed the most executive orders while in office? Where do revenue bills begin? North Dakota’s inaugural civics bee challenged middle school students with difficult questions as it aimed to promote greater participation and education surrounding political engagement. The Greater North[...]
Curio |
The Minimalists will return to TEDxFargo with a new message: ‘Scrolling is the new smoking’
The Minimalists—Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, and newcomer T.K. Coleman—are returning to Fargo for TEDxFargo 2025, eight years after their memorable talk captivated local audiences. This time, they’re tackling digital clutter, sharing insights from a year without social media in their talk,[...]
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Curio |
Prairie Public documentary celebrates life of North Dakota’s own Lawrence Welk
Born to German-Russian immigrant parents, Lawrence Welk built a strong work ethic and love for music growing up on the family farmstead in Strasburg, North Dakota. Today, he’s known for creating the iconic The Lawrence Welk Show, which still airs on public[...]
Curio |
Small-Scale Housing Wins Big in Bend, Oregon
When Jesse Russell set out to build four tiny homes in Bend, Oregon, he ran straight into zoning rules that made it nearly impossible. But that challenge sparked a larger effort—one that helped reshape Bend’s approach to growth. Thanks to local leadership,[...]
Curio |
Kitten cuddling event a roaring success in West Fargo
A West Fargo brewery was packed wall-to-wall—this time not just with craft beer fans, but with kittens. The “Cuddle a Kitten!” event at Junkyard West Fargo brought more than 300 people together to meet adoptable cats from Homeward Animal Shelter on National[...]
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‘Thursdays Downtown’ celebrated at Citizens Alley in Minot
A summer favorite in Minot has a new home: Thursdays Downtown made its debut this week at Citizens Alley, a fresh pedestrian corridor in the heart of the city. While a few finishing touches are still underway, the space is already welcoming[...]
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Youth Rise: Brandon’s bold step toward empowering tomorrow’s leaders
The City of Brandon and Westman Immigrant Services are launching something fresh and meaningful: the Youth Rise Leadership Program, the first of its kind in Manitoba. This initiative invites young people, particularly from immigrant and diverse backgrounds, to explore civic leadership and[...]
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Grand Forks commission votes to remove mural from ND School for the Blind
A mural outside the School for the Blind in Grand Forks, designed to raise awareness and brighten a public space, now faces removal after the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6–2 to recommend denial of a variance. The dispute centers on permitting[...]