The scenic loop drive at Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s South Unit reopened to the public on Tuesday amid North Dakota’s first major snow of the winter. The scenic loop was under construction for more than two years. About $51 million in federal[...]
Section: Place & Experience
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Rough Cuts: Theodore Roosevelt’s Brooklyn speech printed in The Dickinson Press
A century-old newspaper clip from The Dickinson Press is offering a fresh look at Theodore Roosevelt in his own words — part cowboy, part statesman, and fully engaged in the debates of his day. In a 1916 speech delivered in Brooklyn, Roosevelt[...]
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Seasonal pop-up bar to open next week in Minot
Downtown Minot is getting a dose of holiday magic, courtesy of a pop-up bar built entirely around Christmas cheer. Miracle on First returns to the Magic City later this month, offering nostalgic décor, seasonal cocktails, and a place for adults to unwind[...]
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A Lesson in Light
Most nights, after dinner, I take the dog for a walk. Gryffindor and I make a slow loop through Gregory Park, a few blocks from my house, a routine I’ve done so many times that I hardly think about it. In the[...]
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Roosevelt Park to begin comeback next spring
Roosevelt Park is beginning to see the outlines of its next chapter. After months of heavy construction tied to the Mouse River flood protection project, Minot Park Board members toured the site to gauge progress — and the updates were encouraging. Major[...]
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Herald Opinion: What should be done with the (formerly Epic) stalled Beacon plaza?
In Grand Forks, the empty shell of the Beacon project has become more than an unfinished construction site — it’s a question mark hanging over the city’s future. After the collapse of Epic Companies, local leaders are debating whether to take ownership[...]
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Veeder: Finding yourself while lost in the Badlands
For those who know the Badlands, the news feels personal — Theodore Roosevelt National Park has been named one of National Geographic’s “Best of the World” destinations for 2026. It’s a place that humbles you, not just with its rugged cliffs and[...]
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This is how to make meaningful change at the local level
Fargo’s newest trail isn’t just about biking or walking — it’s about what happens when a family decides to make their city better. The All American Trail North, opening Saturday at Dike East Park, connects more of the metro’s patchwork paths into[...]
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Regina eyes renewal project with ultimate goal of making all city playgrounds accessible
Regina is taking a major step toward making play truly inclusive. City leaders have backed a proposal to invest $1 million in upgrading playgrounds so that every child—whether they walk, roll, or crawl—has a place to play within 800 metres of home.[...]
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Is a boat-load of gold buried somewhere along the Missouri River?
It began as a journey home, rich with promise and heavy with gold. In the summer of 1863, a boat full of miners drifted down the Missouri River, their fortunes stashed beneath deck planks — and their fate sealed by a single[...]
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An exceptional new park remakes Detroit’s riverfront
Detroit just unveiled something rare: a waterfront park where you can actually touch the water. The $80 million Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park transforms 22 acres of forgotten industrial land into a year-round destination with wildlife-themed playgrounds, a two-acre lagoon, and[...]
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As North Dakota birth rates decline, experts say work needs to be done to prepare for future impacts
North Dakota’s birth rate has dropped sharply — down 35% since 2016 — and the implications reach far beyond hospital nurseries. Economists say it’s a reflection of economic uncertainty, shifting family norms, and the lingering slowdown after the oil boom. Fewer births[...]
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Iconic Dala Horse in Minot to see upgrades soon
Every city has its calling card — and for Minot, few sights are as familiar as the bright red Dala Horse at Scandinavian Heritage Park. After standing tall for nearly 25 years, the beloved symbol of Swedish heritage is set for a[...]
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Giant, floating pumpkin races draw large crowds to annual event in Oregon
Only in Oregon could racing across a lake in a hollowed-out pumpkin be considered a serious sport. But for Gary Kristensen — this year’s “Elf”-costumed champion of the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta — it’s more than fun and spectacle. The longtime[...]
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North Dakota’s Badlands named one of National Geographic’s Best of the World: Where to Go in 2026
WASHINGTON–Oct. 21, 2025 – National Geographic today unveiled its annual list of the 25 most awe-inspiring, meaningful and immersive travel experiences for the upcoming year. From Rwandan safaris to the Moroccan oases, this year’s edition of BEST OF THE WORLD encourages readers[...]
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What Comes After the we recognize our places are better with less car dependence?
A movement once dismissed as fringe is finding its voice in the mainstream. The hosts of The War on Cars podcast have spent years challenging America’s dependence on automobiles — and their new book, Life After Cars, takes the conversation further. Co-hosts[...]