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Lydia Hoverson

Salvation Army Struggles This Year

Minot Salvation Army explains decrease in financial donations  MINOT—The Salvation Army in Minot has been hit hard this year by decreases in both financial donations and volunteers.   John Woodard, the captain, director, and pastor for the Minot area Salvation Army, said that much of it has to do with both COVID-19 and inflation. “A lot […]
by Lydia Hoverson
January 7, 2022

Vitalant Explains Blood Shortage

Vitalant in Minot has been facing challenges with blood supply for the past couple of years  MINOT—Vitalant Blood Donation has been hit with new challenges over the past few years, much of it having to do with the overall effect of COVID-19.   Donor Recruiter for Northwest North Dakota Teresa Johnson said, “We have new challenges every year.” Johnson also […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 31, 2021

Men’s Shelter Continues to Grow

The Story of the Minot Area Men’s Winter Refuge MINOT—The Minot Area Men’s Winter Refuge, the only exclusively men’s shelter in Minot, was started in the winter of 2013-2014 by a group of pastors in the area, inspired by both the flood and oil boom in 2011.    The shelter is for single men, who are at least 18 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 30, 2021

Tractor Supply Company Moves Location 

MINOT—Tractor Supply Company, a retail chain store in Minot, has recently moved locations from 1325 S Broadway to 900 21st Ave SE.   The store’s assistant manager Scott Graff explained, “The building was kind of coming down around us. It was leaking water, it was leaning. The structure wasn’t safe.” Graff said another reason was to have a […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 29, 2021

Dakota Square Mall Thriving During Christmas

MINOT—Dakota Square Mall has been bustling with activity in the past few weeks, as both businesses and shoppers make their last preparations before Christmas.  Many businesses within the mall appear to be thriving, despite online shopping growing in its efficiency and popularity.   “We can bring in like 2600 [customers] on a Saturday,” said Faith Howell, store manager […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 22, 2021

Pictures with the Grinch

MINOT—Main Street Books in downtown Minot hosted its Grinch Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.   “I think it’s important to have free kids' events, especially when they’re downtown. We’re very local oriented, very community driven. Events like this, there’s no obligation to buy anything. When we do events like this, we […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 20, 2021

Children Meet Santa's Reindeer

Scheels hosts live reindeer event  MINOT—Children got the chance to get their picture taken with real reindeer on Saturday.   Scheels at the Dakota Square Mall had two reindeer for families to see, as well as take pictures with. Mrs. Claus was also available to take pictures with, while Santa hung out at the other end of the mall.   The event also had free stickers and […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 18, 2021

Eastwood Park Holiday Tour of Lights and Donation Drive

MINOT—After 10 years the Eastwood Park community has once again come together to give the public an event they call The Eastwood Park Holiday Tour of Lights & Donation Drive.   On Sunday, Dec. 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., everyone is welcome to walk or drive through the Eastwood Park neighborhood for a view of lit-up houses and decorated yards. Guests can also warm up inside nearby churches and […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 18, 2021

The Nutcracker Comes to Minot

Rinat Mouzafarov Institute of Dance & Ballet Theater performs this weekend MINOT—The Rinat Mouzafarov Institute of Dance & Ballet Theater has been preparing for the ballet The Nutcracker for several months and is now ready to give the world a show.   Rinat Mouzafarov, the choreographer of the show, has accomplished 12 different ballets of The Nutcracker, starting in 1996, not long after […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 17, 2021

Outdoor Activities in Minot

MINOT—Winter weather can make for a good excuse to stay inside, but the snow and ice can also provide some worthwhile activities outside.  During the winter, the park district maintains four outdoor rinks for skating, hockey, or just learning at Polaris Park, Roosevelt and Perkett Schools, and Corbett Field. All will be open soon, depending on the temperature.   “With the nice weather, it kind of slows us down […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 16, 2021
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