Holidays
It’s Time For The Bash!
Get ready to mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Grenora Bash, a family-friendly event set to take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The Grenora Community Club has organized a day filled with activities and entertainment to bring the community together in a celebration of summer. The highlight of the event is the all-day […]
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Firework Safety Tips and Burn Restrictions
The Fourth of July is upon us as the burgers and brats are prepared, coolers filled and fireworks purchased for a weekend of celebration. Fireworks are a tradition stemming from America’s very first Independence Day. As exciting as they are to set off and watch, safety must be in the forefront to ensure a safe and […]
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Juneberry Festival
By Lisa Thomas The 2nd Annual Juneberry Fest is scheduled in Powers Lake on Thursday, June 15th from 3:00-6:00pm. Mayor Kari Enget and local businesses have teamed up to offer unique Juneberry treats to customers while shopping and enjoying an afternoon uptown. In addition to the delectables, there will be store specials and drawings for […]
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Gift Ideas for High School Graduates
The class of 2023 soon will be donning their caps and gowns and receiving their diplomas. After commencement ceremonies, graduation parties will soon follow. For party guests, that means finding the right gifts for grads. Some high school graduates will continue their studies at colleges and universities. Others may pursue careers in various trades. Still, […]
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Gifts for New College Grads About to Enter the Workforce
The day a student graduates from college is a momentous occasion. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that more than two million students earned bachelor’s degrees at the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year, the most recent year such information was available. As another graduation season rounds into form, millions more hard […]
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Take A Moment on Memorial Day
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” – Harry S. Truman Longer and warmer days are fast approaching. As school is letting out, the upcoming three-day weekend signals the shift from […]
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Tips for Baking Better Christmas Cookies
Cookies and other baked treats are everywhere come the holiday season. It’s not uncommon to give cookies as gifts or arrive at holiday gatherings with cakes and other decadent desserts. Cookies are a classic holiday treat, and some families even build entire traditions around baking Christmas cookies. Novice bakers making cookies for the first time […]
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Avoid These 4 Charity Scams
Charitable giving grew in 2021. According to Blackbaud Institute, a social good innovator, giving not only increased after COVID-19, but actually rebounded more than it had in a decade – increasing in the United States by 9% overall. Annual private philanthropy as a percentage of GDP is about 1.44% in the United States. Philanthropy Roundtable […]
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Lights on 2nd Ave
For the past 5 years, you may have seen and enjoyed the Lights on 2nd Ave East, but do you know the history? Well, we are here to introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Claus themselves! Kortni and Bryan Longwell work intensively every year for several weeks before Halloween to seemingly bring the dream of […]
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Christmas at the MonDak Heritage Center
Sunday, December 11th from 1:30pm – 3:00pm the MonDak Heritage Center will be celebrating MonDak Christmas. This fun filled afternoon will include photos with Santa, refreshments, a bake sale, live music, and a craft project for kids. Everyone is invited to this free event! The MonDak Heritage Center is decorated for the holidays and currently […]
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Sensitive Santa Soothes Holiday Anxieties for Kids
Bringing your kids to visit Santa is practically a Christmas must, and while the loud, cheerful environment is exciting for some, for others, it can cause extreme stress. That’s where Chatter Pediatric Therapy and Family Voices of North Dakota swoop in to save the Christmas spirit. With their sensory-free Sensitive Santa event, they help kids […]
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