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Check Out Some New Food Talent In Minot!
"Check Out Some New Food Talent In Minot!" - "Heck yeah". - it is always exciting when we see signs and hear the news of new businesses coming to North Dakota - especially when your stomach immediately starts to growl when you find out it's a restaurant! I'm pretty sure the name of this place will grab your attention!
Pizza Hut to Allow All Ages to Participate In Book It! Reading Program
Pizza Hut plans to serve up a million free pizzas as it honors one of its longest running promotions that encourages kids to read. But it's not just about the kids this time. Sometime in 1984, Pizza Hut launched its own reading program called Book It! The idea was to encourage school-age kids to read books and earn free pizza.
Watford City’s Talented Rodeo Teen Survives A Horrific Ordeal
Badlands Circuit Finals & Rodeo this weekend in Minot. His name is Tel, he is 19 years old - and he is one of three kids from the proud parents of Kadie and Jarvis Sorenson. Tel was home in Watford City practicing for the Badlands Circuit Finals this weekend in Minot. We watched and read all the reports of heavy winds and dangerous fire conditions - one of which started 6 miles south of Watford. Jarvis had started building a fire break for the volunteer fire department. Preparations for fighting a fire are always intense, and with 50-70 mile-an-hour winds, anything can happen - and it did.
Spirit Halloween Locations To Sell Christmas Items + Become Christmas Stores
It happens every year: Spirit Halloween stores takeover vacant commercial buildings for a month or two, and then move right back out at the end of October. They isn't much of an incentive for the stores to stick around longer than Oct. 31. This year, however, Spirit has different plans...
Yes, There’s a Reason Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ Cover Is Text-Only
Charli XCX's brat album became the soundtrack of the summer this year, and the iconic green cover has inspired everything from makeup looks to Halloween costumes. Turns out, the lime green text-only cover was chosen for a surprising reason. "I was like, this album is not going to appeal to...
Totally Rad ’90s Slang That We Used Back in the Day
The '90s were a unique time to be alive. Things seemed simpler. Technology was just starting to really take off. We were introduced to dial-up internet and gaming, yet we all still had house phones. It was a time where we watched TRL and Friends on our box TVs, while magazine posters of boy bands and our favorite artists hung on our bedroom walls. The style was a mix of grunge and hip hop. It was sweet.
As Temps Cool. Surefire Way To Know If Snakes Are Nesting in Your Home
We typically let our noses guide us daily toward delicious, soothing, or curious smells, while gasps of "ew" lead us away from disgusting or uncomfortable smells. However, THIS smell is crucially important and not one you want to mess around with. I'm totally freaking myself out, and yes, I'm being a bit dramatic for a very good reason after learning this.
Why Are Slanted Windows Nicknamed Witch Windows?
Just in time for the season of the witch, let's talk about those slanted windows you see in homes. While it's easy to assume they're purely there as a unique, creative look or some kind of architectural trend, the original reason behind slanted windows is all about witches. Eventually, two...
Is ‘Twilight’ Author Stephenie Meyer a TXT Stan?
Worlds are colliding because Twilight author Stephenie Meyer is apparently a huge fan of K-pop and boy group TXT in particular. Eagle-eyed fans made the discovery after noticing Meyer's updated bio page on her official website. Above her bio there's a doodle of a TXT light stick, a.k.a. a Moabong.
Honey Made From These Flowers Can Cause Hallucinations
The choices we have when it comes to buying honey on grocery store shelves aren't as overwhelming as some products, but we still have choices. There are generic brands, national brands, specialty brands, and honey made from our local bees and flowers in our environment. As a matter of fact,...
Woman Ignites Family Feud After Calling Out Brother-in-Law for Constantly ‘Staring’ at Her Breasts
A woman on Reddit ignited a family feud after calling her out her husband's brother's inappropriate behavior toward her. "Every time we see him, 'Dan' talks to me while staring at my chest. I’m mid-50s, decent looking but nothing to stare at. On the rare occasion my daughter joins us for the family visit, 'Dan' stares at her chest too. She is 23," the woman wrote.
Meteorologist Fights Back Tears While Reporting ‘Horrific’ Impact of Hurricane Milton (VIDEO)
A meteorologist in Florida got emotional on a recent broadcast while reporting on the potential devastation Hurricane Milton could bring to Mexico and parts of Florida. John Morales, who works at NBC affiliate WTVJ, fought back tears Monday (Oct. 7) as he updated viewers on Hurricane Milton. "Incredible, incredible hurricane,"...
The North Dakota Counties That Are Cancer Hot Spots In 2024
The "C" word. I hate to even say it, let alone type it. Unfortunately, it's a big part of everyday life in North Dakota. I think just about everybody has been affected by cancer to some degree. If not ourselves, somebody in our life has taken that journey. Oftentimes, it's a fatal journey.
Husband Ditches ‘Embarrassed’ Wife at Pink Concert and Walks Home
A man on Reddit admitted to ditching his wife at a Pink concert and walking home instead in a viral post. In a long explanation that has since been deleted from the Am I The A--hole forum, the man explained that he and his wife are both big fans of Pink and have seen the singer live multiple times.
‘Wanted’ Sheep Finally Captured by Police After Obeying Stop Signs
A sheep that had alluded police for several days by land and water has finally been nabbed by officers and local fire department crews. Multiple sheep have been roaming the area near Brackenridge, Pennsylvania for the past several days following their escape from a farm. Just this past weekend, WPXI had reported a different runaway sheep had led police officers and firefighters on a six-block chase in Beaver Falls before being captured.
How to Drink Diet Coke Like Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa has just the recipe for you, which she generously shared via TikTok on Oct. 5. Holding a cup filled to the brim with ice in what appeared to be a restaurant, the "Houdini" singer poured in a crisp Diet Coke for step one of the eccentric recipe. "Yum,...
Bismarck Doughnut Shop Closes for Good: A Sweet Loss
We love to see our community expand and grow. New businesses are popping up all the time. Unfortunately, some businesses in Bismarck-Mandan do close, and I'm sad to say that is the case for one doughnut shop. Permanently Closed. According to Only In Your State, the business has been operating...
The Most Famous People From North Dakota’s Biggest Cities
North Dakota is far from a hotbed for celebrities. Every once in a while we will have the likes of Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis milling around but those sightings are few and far between. Mila Kunis, man I hope the "hall pass" is a real thing. Ashton Kutcher is...
TOMORROW: Two BisMan Restaurants Spotlighted on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’
It's rare that North Dakota is featured on national TV shows, but it appears that it will happen very soon. If you're a foodie, you're going to love this! I'm sure you remember, earlier this summer in July, people were posting all over Facebook about how they noticed camera crews in Bismarck-Mandan.
The Flaming Lips Drummer Steven Drozd’s 16-Year-Old Daughter Charlotte Missing: ‘URGENT!’
Charlotte Drozd, daughter of The Flaming Lips' drummer, Steven Drozd, is missing. According to SPD, Drozd, who goes by "Bowie," was last seen Oct. 5 (Saturday), on Broad Street by Seattle's Space Needle. She is described as, "16 y/o, WF, 5’9”, 140lbs, brown eyes and long brown hair. Wearing khaki...
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