“I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the new Summer Theatre at Minot State University,” Josh Duhamel said in a statement. “This will further promote the arts in Minot and encourage the development of all the tremendous talent in our home state of North Dakota.”
Following the May 4 announcement that Chet Wollan would be stepping away from his role as co-host, the "Medora Musical" secured a replacement to fill his shoes for the summer-long show.
The actor, a star of Academy Award Best Picture winner "CODA," returned home to an exuberant celebration and a mayoral declaration at the DECC on Monday.
Mike Swan is an elder in the village of Pine Point on the White Earth Reservation, 20 miles from Park Rapids. He grew up in the village, attending the old school. He said there weren’t many opportunities for drama at that time.