Norwegian historian Thor Gotaas recently visited Minot to explore the North Dakota chapter of Sondre Norheim’s life. Known as the father of modern skiing, Norheim left Norway in 1884, eventually settling in McHenry County. Gotaas, commissioned to write a book for Norheim’s[...]
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Supreme Court case shakes Idaho ski areas by overturning decades of liability precedent
In December 2023, the Idaho Supreme Court issued a ruling that could significantly affect the state’s ski industry. This decision emerged from the tragic death of 65-year-old skier Stewart Milus at Sun Valley in 2019, leading to a lawsuit against the resort.[...]
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All aboard for winter adventure in Voss, Norway
With Minot home to the Norsk Hostfest, we’re pretty much obligated to bring you stories about Scandinavia. And in case, in the heart of winter, you’re dreaming of getting away to another winter wonderland, it’s a ski trip to Norway that you[...]