Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
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🎭 Culture
On Aug. 28, local muralists brightened Citizens Alley with vibrant murals and digital wraps during an event with food and music — featuring themes like native plants and maps of Minot that spark local conversation.
Their work turns the alley into a community space that celebrates local talent.
Norsk Hostfest is hosting a Meet the Chefs preview event on Tuesday, Sept.
23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marketplace Foods at 1930 S. Broadway, where chefs—Patrice Johnson, Stig Hansen and Teena Anderson—will serve sample dishes with live music and dancing as a preview for the festival set for Sept. 24-27.
Mouse River Players Community Theater will launch its season with 'The Haunting of Hill House' at the Arlene Theater in downtown Minot on Sept.
19-21 and Sept. 26-28—Friday and Saturday shows will start at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., with the box office opening one hour before each performance.
🏛️ Government
North Dakota lawmakers named rhubarb as the official state vegetable during this year's legislative session—giving the crop official status as a symbol of local agriculture.
Local grower Angy Edison from Angelic Gardens said the cold weather helps the resilient plant return each spring.
🏥 Health
NDSU Extension is offering a free six-week self-care program called 'Powerful Tools for Caregivers' to help caregivers support themselves while caring for a loved one.
The online series will begin Oct. 6 from 1-2:30 p.m.—participants will receive a digital copy of The Caregiver Handbook and can register by contacting the NDSU Extension-Ward County office in Minot.
🏈 Sports
Team Minot competed in the Summer Games 2025 at Minot Air Force Base where airmen won a soccer match on Aug.
22—this event featured several sports competitions that built teamwork among participants.
🎉 Minot Events
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Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar
September 7th – October 6th — Magic City Sweets Ice Cream & Gourmet Sandwiches — Check out the coolest build your own hard scoop ice cream experience downtown with retro arcade games!
Bjøro Håland Concert
3-5 p.m. — North Dakota State Fair Center — Get Tickets — Celebrate the return of Norwegian country music legend Bjøro Håland for his 36th performance at Høstfest.
Norsk Høstfest Cultural Festival
9:00 – 10:30 AM — North Dakota State Fair Center — Tickets available — Experience the rich heritage of Scandinavia through food, music, and artisan crafts.
Norsk Høstfest
9:00 – 10:30 AM — North Dakota State Fair Center — Admission fee may apply — Experience a vibrant celebration of Scandinavian culture with entertainment, cuisine, and artisan crafts.
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