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Trinity CancerCare introduces therapy dogs for patients

Trinity Health Foundation has announced the addition of two certified therapy dogs who will provide comfort and emotional support to patients receiving treatment at the Trinity Health CancerCare Center. Cinder and Zeke are certified therapy dogs trained to provide a calming presence and ...

Ward County residents seek new hearing on wind farm

An informal group of concerned citizens is seeking another hearing on Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s wind farm repowering project that was approved by the Ward County Commission on July 7. Basin Electric plans to repower the 80 turbines that are part of the PrairieWinds 1 and Minot Wind projects south of Minot. Repowering includes installing new larger blades, a new hub gearbox, main shaft, a generator refurbishment and upgrades to the electrical controls, according to Basin Electric information. Brian Lee of Sawyer informed the county commission Tuesday, July 21, of a request ...

Freedom 250 brings US history to NDSF

Visitors to the North Dakota State Fair can refresh their knowledge of America’s founding while digitally signing a Declaration of Independence and quizzing themselves to see whether they might have leaned Patriot or Loyalist in 1776. An America 250 Freedom Truck, parked on the fairgrounds ...

ND State Parade winners honored

Recipients of 12 awards presented for their winning entry in the North Dakota State Parade were honored Tuesday, July 21. The parade awards are as follows: – Grand Marshal Award: First Western Bank & Trust, 2024, 2025 and 2026 recipient. – Flickertail Award: Magic City Dance Company, ...

Friends of Kevin Mattson Scholarship awards announced 

INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation has announced $8,000 in scholarship awards from The Friends of Kevin Mattson Scholarship Endowed Fund supporting area students continuing their education goals in the construction and trade industries. The Friends of Kevin Mattson Scholarship fund has awarded four $2,000 scholarships. Landen Jansen, Minot, will study heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing (HVAC) at North Dakota State School of Science, Wahpeton. Kole Herman of Kenmare will attend Bismarck State College to pursue a degree in welding. Tate Heer, Douglas, and Gage Holter, ...