North Dakota’s musical story is getting a few more voices. This year’s Hall of Fame class honors a mix of talent that stretches from the prairies to the big stage. Folk artist Chuck Suchy, whose songs echo the rhythms of rural life,[...]
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Live Music Teaser: The Cropdusters (Today at Atypical!)
For your Friday night entertainment and one night only at the one and only Atypical Brewery… The Cropdusters. Bring a friend. Here’s a teaser from their feature on Prairie Public’s Prairie Musicians series. [...]Read More... from Live Music Teaser: The Cropdusters (Today[...]
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Minot artist restores beauty to religious works
What began as a favor for a stranger has become a decade-long mission of reverence and restoration. In her Minot home studio, artist Judy Bell has painstakingly revived a collection of fire- and time-damaged paintings by renowned religious artist Berthold von Imhoff.[...]
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2025 Fair Wraps; First Performer for 2026 Announced (Listen)
The ND State Fair 2025 wrapped up Saturday night, and the planning for 2026 is already underway. Country musician Zach Top was announced as the first 2026 performer via the fair’s Facebook page. The date announced is July 23, 2026. Have a[...]
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Young artists shine at ND State Fair
At the North Dakota State Fair, creativity shines just as brightly as the carnival lights. For siblings Eliza and Jay Piatz of Minot’s John Hoeven Elementary, this year’s fair brought both fun and recognition as they each earned blue ribbons in the[...]
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Plans for 8,000-seat outdoor riverfront venue in Minneapolis move forward
Minneapolis is setting the stage for a major transformation along its north riverfront. The City Council has approved funding for an 8,000-seat outdoor music amphitheater, part of the sweeping Upper Harbor redevelopment. Partnering with First Avenue, the Minnesota Orchestra, and local community[...]
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Federal funding uncertainty impacts local art museum
In a tightening economy, even creativity feels the pinch — and Minot’s Taube Museum of Art is no exception. With key grants delayed and a signature fundraiser retired, the Taube faces rising costs and fewer reliable funding streams. Yet the mission remains:[...]
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60 Years of the Medora Musical: TRMF leaders look ahead to the next 60 years
The Medora Musical is marking a milestone this summer—60 years of songs, scenery, and storytelling under the Badlands sky. But this anniversary isn’t just a look back; it’s a springboard forward. With a new CEO at the helm, the Theodore Roosevelt Medora[...]
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City of Brandon and BIZ unveil community-driven outdoor art project to revitalize downtown core
Downtown Brandon is about to get more colorful — and more connected. The City of Brandon and Brandon Downtown BIZ have unveiled a new outdoor art program aimed at boosting vibrancy in the heart of the city. In partnership with the Art[...]
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Music Camp Festival of the Arts Concert Series continues at the Peace Garden
There’s still plenty of music ahead this summer at the International Peace Garden, where the International Music Camp’s Festival of the Arts concert series continues every Friday night through July. Coming up: jazz lovers can enjoy the IMC Faculty’s lively showcase on[...]
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Herald Opinion: Beware of setting a precedent in the many-layered mural controversy
What started as a bright, hopeful mural at the North Dakota School for the Blind has turned into a surprisingly complex civic debate. Painted without full city approval, the artwork now faces removal for violating a zoning rule about murals facing residential[...]
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An Icelandic Soundtrack for Summer
In Iceland, summer isn’t a season—it’s a state of mind. After months spent surviving wind, darkness, and winter’s long grip, Icelanders don’t ease into summer; they chase it like it might disappear at any moment. This vivid piece from The Reykjavík Grapevine[...]
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International Music Camp Concert Series: June 6-July 25
There’s something timeless about music drifting through a summer evening, especially when it’s shared under open skies at the International Peace Garden. This year’s Festival of the Arts Concert Series promises just that—Friday nights filled with Métis fiddle roots, folk harmonies, jazz[...]
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“Movement Maze” project beautifies Bismarck sidewalks, promotes health
A walk downtown in Bismarck just got a little more interesting. Sidewalks are turning into colorful “Movement Mazes”—playful, interactive art pieces designed to get people moving, smiling, and connecting. It’s part of a new effort to blend health, community, and creativity right[...]
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‘The Fab Five’ writes Minot’s first-ever anthem
Minot is getting a soundtrack—and it’s written from the heart. A group of Minot State grads, calling themselves The Fab Five, have penned an anthem that celebrates open skies, open hearts, and the spirit of community that keeps people rooted here. Titled[...]
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Chicago’s Secret River Shows Showcase How Creative Music Venues Attract Crowds
Chicago has no shortage of riverfront spectacles, but few match the whimsy—or ingenuity—of the Secret River concert series. Perched on a pillar under the Belmont Avenue bridge, with listeners spread across sidewalks, kayaks, and curbs, the pop-up stage brings local music to[...]