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Region 7
Bismarck, ND |
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Tom Porter is a native of Mandan, ND. He is an Associate Professor of Music at Bismarck State College where he teaches Music Theory and Conducting, and directs the choirs. In addition, he directs the Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus and the Cathedral Children's Choir. An active composer, he has music published by Roger Dean, GIA Publications, Heritage Music Press, Concordia Publishing House, and the Lorenz Corporation. Porter holds degrees from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri--Kansas City, the University of Notre Dame, DePaul University, and the University of Mary. He lives in Bismarck with his wife, Jenifer, and children Hannah, Joel, Sarah, Benjamin and Isaiah. |
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Mikey became North Dakota’s First Lady in December 2000. In addition to her work with issues that affect youth and women in the state, Mikey’s has served as President of the Bismarck Art and Galleries Association, President of the Minot Artfest and as a member of the Minot Art Gallery Association. In 1984 Mikey chaired the Minot Winterfest, which is a citywide week-long event featuring various wintertime activities and the Ethnic Foodfest. Counties served (figures taken from 2000 census): McLean County, population 9,311; Mercer County, population 8,644; Oliver County, population 2,065; Morton County, population 25,303; Grant County, population 2,841; Sioux County, population 4,044; Sheridan County, population 1,710; Burleigh County, population 69,416; Emmons County, population 4,331; Kidder County, population 2,753 |