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North Dakota’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony goes virtual

December 1, 2020

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Christmas festivities have officially begun in North Dakota. Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum ushered in the holiday season with a virtual Christmas tree lighting at the state capitol. The theme of this year’s tree is “Creating Connections.” It’s a reminder to reach out and stay socially connected this holiday season even while staying physically…

Nonprofit hosts annual holiday community tree lighting

"We just wanted to shine bright and bring joy around the Christmas holiday season."

November 29, 2020

Aaron Walling,

HAWLEY, Minn — It’s finally beginning to look a lot like Christmas for one community in Minnesota. The Hawley Women of Today nonprofit organization is kicking off the holiday season by spreading some Christmas cheer with their fourth annual community Christmas tree lighting. Community members lined their cars alongside the lot to experience the magical event from a safe distance…