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NDDOT announces 2025 Name-A-Plow Contest

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Transportation today announced the start of the 2025 Name-A-Plow Contest inviting North Dakotans to submit name ideas for a snowplow in their home district.The contest is open until Nov. 21 and more information can[...]

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On This Day | A Timely Warning From the Past

Small-boy curiosity nearly ended fatally Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock when Glenn Sagen, 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Sagen of 525 Sixth Street northeast fell through the ice at Spring Lake in the northeastern part of the city and Edward[...]

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On This Day | Season of Snow is Upon Us

The Soo trains from Saskatchewan are carrying hundreds of harvest hands, bound for their homes in the south. A heavy snow fell in southern Saskatchewan Monday. At Gravelburg, west of Weyburn, the snow is so deep that autos cannot run and wagons[...]

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On This Day | The Passing of Winter

Bye, Bye -- March 22, 1923 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It It's officially gone; hopefully it' doesn't make a big splash on the way out of town ;) Today's Happenings! SavorMinot's guest writer for today is . Read[...]

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Brrr-illiant ice sculptures thrill at Lake Minnewasta despite the cold

At Lake Minnewasta, winter’s deep freeze became a canvas for creativity. As part of Morden’s Multicultural Winterfest, teams of carvers turned massive ice blocks into shimmering sculptures—maple leaves, film tributes, and abstract forms reflecting both skill and imagination. Architect Peter Hargraves, who[...]

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On This Day | Conquering Winter

Success of the state highway department in its undertaking this year will represent the removal of one more handicap winter has visited upon us -- and one of the greatest of the season's inconveniences. If we can travel in winter as easily[...]

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Snow sculptors creating artwork in Bismarck

A temporal, temperature-dependent work of art is being revealed on the grounds of the State Heritage Center. It's the result of the tedious and time-sensitive work of Team North Dakota Snow Sculpting. If you're interested in learning more, KX News has the[...]

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Eagan, MN Says When Winter Gives You Ice, Make a Maze With It

Eagan, Minnesota, just snagged a spot in the record books, making chilly history with the world's largest ice maze. At a sprawling 18,148.88 square feet, this frosty labyrinth now eclipses the previous record-holder in Buffalo, New York. Crafted at TCO Stadium, this[...]

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Advice from Sweden: Avoid Slipping on Icy Streets

Icy streets can turn a simple walk into an unexpected adventure—or misadventure, if you're not careful. As winter tightens its grip, staying upright becomes an art form. Lillemor Lundin-Olsson, a seasoned expert in physiotherapy from Umeå University, shares practical advice to help[...]