By Stephanie Fong Submitted photos Emily Walter has spent a three-decade career traveling the world as a professional vocalist and actor. She’s served as a singer in the U.S. Air Force Band, entertained in shows on...
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The Way to Wellness: Together
By Kylie BlanchardPhotography: Rachel Neva Photo What began as an idea to foster relationships and promote health and wellness among the staff at one elementary school blossomed into a journey of comradery and growth...
The Inspired Woman Scholarship: The Story Behind It
There’s often a story or purpose behind new ideas. It’s true for the inaugural Inspired Woman Scholarship, which will be awarded later this spring. The financial aid will assist students of higher education who are...
Oh Man: Merle Bennett —Monarch Man
Article & photos by Marci Narum On a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon in early September 2018, Merle Bennett catches the last monarch butterflies of the summer. His backyard in north Bismarck is a choice stop for the...
Life After a Stillborn
By Amber SchatzSubmitted photosEditor’s note: Katie is the author’s cousin. Many pregnant women get to 37 weeks and can feel the finish line ahead. They’ve gone so long carrying their baby and can only imagine how...
Look What She Did – Jacy Walker
By Marci Narum Photos by Susan Kvas It had been many years since singers and dancers graced the stage inside the auditorium at Bismarck’s Simle Middle School. But then the vivacious Jacy Walker showed up in 2016 for her...
Look What She Did: Mary Logan
When Mary Logan and her husband, Jesse, decided to move from Midland, Texas, back home to Bismarck, North Dakota, Mary joked that she would only move if a Pure Barre studio was available. “It’s a low impact workout that...
Renewal: Take Lessons From Tulips
By Beth Anderson Inspired Woman is much like that crocus, breaking through with stories of renewal that are just what our souls need. Whether spiritual renewal, urban renewal, or renewal of relationships, witnessing the...
A Journalist’s Flair Turns to Cut Glass Mosaic Art
Article and photos by David Borlaug For most of her life, Lauren Donovan informed and entertained newspaper readers as a journalist and editor. After a stint as editor of The Hazen Star, she spent a long career covering...