Section: Community & Culture

Sauna Culture Has Taken Off in Minnesota

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The Nordic Sauna trend is growing in Minnesota. It combines Old World traditions with modern online communities and a post-pandemic desire for social connection. Enthusiasts praise the health benefits, including potential cognitive improvements, and embrace the communal nature of saunas. This cultural resurgence is fueled by influencers and the internet, promoting saunas as spaces for

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“Don’t Shatter the Dream” DUI Awareness Set to Start on Tribal Lands

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota law enforcement is ramping up efforts to prevent drunk driving during the holidays, a period with high alcohol-related crash fatalities. Representatives Jayme Davis and Lisa Finley-Deville highlight the personal and community impact of these tragedies, especially on tribal lands with limited transportation options. The “Don’t Shatter the Dream” program, established by the Bureau

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Roosevelt Park Zoo Upgrading African Plains Exhibit

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by: MinotVoice  |  

An African escape is going to get a little easier for everyone in Minot. The new exhibit is under construction at the Roosevelt Park Zoo and it’s going to be a big upgrade. Corbin Warnock with KX News has the full story on the upgrades to Minot fun.

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Cultural Heritage Celebration Gets Going in West Fargo

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A cultural heritage celebration is kicking off in West Fargo. Organized by Civic West and West Fargo Events, the event will showcase the diverse cultures in the community. Residents are encouraged to bring dishes representing their heritage. Local restaurants will also offer food samples. The event replaces Civic West’s December Fire Hall chat and aims

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Ellendale Program Piloting Through Project to Increase Housing Supply

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By: Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor |

Ellendale, North Dakota, is expecting 20 new rental homes for Applied Digital employees by spring 2025, a project spearheaded by Headwaters Development and supported by North Dakota’s R-WISH program. This initiative aims to bolster rural housing in communities with under 20,000 residents. The Bank of North Dakota, local contractors, and Ellendale’s government contribute through collaborative

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MSUM Student Newspaper The Advocate Making a Grassroots Comeback

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A newspaper that had gone silent is stirring again. Established in 1925, The Advocate is a campus newspaper for MSU-Moorhead; in recent years it had gone quiet due to lack of student interest. For a college with a journalism program, that wasn’t idea. Now, thanks to a couple passionate students and a professor, the biweekly

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Podcast: Designing for Experiences

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By: Strongtowns, Strong Towns |

Jaime Izurieta is an architect, designer and author from Montclair, New Jersey, who focuses on the interaction between users and the built environment. He’s also the founder of Storefront Mastery, an award-winning creative agency that works with place management organizations to design and activate interactions between local businesses and their community. This week, Izurieta joins

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On This Day | September 8

by: MinotVoice  |  

On this day the David became the David. New York became New York. And property taxes were still an ugly reality. Read more about it on TheMinotVoice.com

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On This Day | September 7

by: MinotVoice  |  

On this day in 1822, Brazil declared its independence from Portugal, with Prince Pedro becoming Emperor Pedro I. This event is celebrated as Dia da Independência or Independence Day in Brazil. On this day in 1940, the Blitz began as Nazi Germany launched a sustained bombing campaign against London during World War II. The air

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On This Day | September 6

by: MinotVoice  |  

On this day in 1901, U.S. President William McKinley was shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley succumbed to his injuries eight days later, making Theodore Roosevelt the 26th president. On this day in 1916, the first true self-service grocery store, Piggly Wiggly, was opened by Clarence Saunders

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Cedar Rapids seeks $12 million grant for trails along Cedar River, Is Minot Keeping Up?

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Cedar Rapids, Iowa is a bellwether community for Minot. They flooded in 2008 and have been remaking themselves through flood protection and community improvement initiatives ever since. In short, they are a comparison point. And one of the investments they’re consistently making — improving recreational opportunities around the Cedar River. Most recently, they’re seeking federal

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12,000 pounds of Wishek sausage sells out in West Fargo

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Those Germans from down Wishek area are famous for their sausage, and the word is getting out in a big way. A recent sausage wagon sent to Fargo with 12,000 pounds of deliciousness saw people lining up more than 2-hours early and sold out before the days was over. Get all the savory details from

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Finding public bathrooms in New York City just got easier, And Why it Matters in Minot

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

“Everyone — seniors, parents with kids, anyone enjoying the day outdoors, needs access to a public bathroom without having to buy anything or beg for a code,” That’s the quote from Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi. In Minot, public restrooms have long been on the list of infrastructure needed to help Downtown Minot become a

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Norsk Høstfest Splits With Epic Events, 2024 Festival Will Go On

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Since the news of Epic Companies collapse almost two weeks ago, questions about the future of the Norsk Høstfest have been a part of many local conversations. For the past two years, Epic Events has provided event management services for the Høstfest. Today at a news conference Høstfest President John Mackner cleared the air. The

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How Much Have We Given Him?

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Facebook turned 20 earlier this year. Next year you can buy it a beer – if it’s still around. It started on college campuses and grew like crazy. It was late in  2006 –  with momentum then fully rolling – that it began letting the rest of us in. There’s a lesson there if you’re

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How a Grain Silo in Norway Became a Global Modern Art Destination

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Sometimes architecture becomes art in its own right. And while we’ve become almost immune to seeing them, grain elevators represent some of North Dakota’s most iconic architecture. But what happens to them after their use serving agriculture ends? In Norway, one of them was repurposed to hold a $46 million art collection. And it’s stunning.

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