Tourism sees a shortfall in visitor spending
MINOT, N.D. – Tourism to North Dakota has taken a serious hit this year. The state lost out on about $1 billion that we would normally see from visitors through Dec. 12. According to the Director of Tourism and marketing Sara Otte Coleman that’s about a…
Minot’s Christmas in the Park
MINOT, N.D. – One favorite Minot holiday event is back again this year and it’s safe for the whole family – no masks required! In today’s Coping with Covid, Asher Noel takes us to see the lights at Minot’s Christmas in the Park.
Minot athlete, coach earn Special Olympic honors
MINOT, N.D. – A Minot athlete and a coach have been recognized for outstanding achievements by Special Olympics North Dakota. Brooke Vanzomeren, Minot, received the Female Athlete of the Year award. She has been involved with Special Olympics for at least 13 years. Vanzomeren competes…
North Dakota to allow more customers in bars and restaurants
N.D. — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said Monday that he plans to ease restrictions on the number of people who gather in restaurants, bars and event venues, citing a decrease in active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus. Food service establishments have for the last…
Scandinavian Heritage Association in Minot pushing to keep history alive
MINOT, N.D. – For many years, organizations like the Scandinavian Heritage Association in Minot have made it possible to still view and cherish Scandinavian history here in North Dakota. But the challenges of being a non-profit play into a factor in preserving artifacts and keeping…
More people in Minot are getting their flu shot
MINOT, N.D. – With much of the focus this year centered on the coronavirus pandemic, many people are trying their best to be healthy. This has prompted a rise in people getting their flu shots in the Magic City. Leadership with First District Health Unit said…
Restaurants, bars to resume normal hours per governor
MINOT, N.D. – North Dakota restaurants and bars that have been operating under reduced hours due to COVID-19 restrictions have had some normalcy return. Governor Doug Burgum has signed an amended executive order changing hours of operation. A previous executive order, issued Nov. 16, closed…
Minot State University keeping its food pantry full for those on campus during break
MINOT, N.D. – In 2019, the Association of American Colleges and Universities conducted a survey which found that 24 percent of students at four-year institutions faced food insecurity. Meaning, they don’t have consistent access to enough food. At Minot State University, a food pantry sponsored…
