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FUTURES FILES

Ship full of corn leaves Ukraine After weeks of negotiation, the first shipment of corn finally left the Odesa Port, passed inspection, and headed for Lebanon. The Russia/Ukraine/Turkey/U.N. deal that enabled the export is expected to allow a safe corridor for shipments of wheat, corn, and ...

With Room Coffee looking for new home

With Room Coffee and Plants has occupied a space in the Brick Building in downtown Minot for nearly four years, having recently celebrated its anniversary in early July. Partners Rebecca Alvarez and Shyla Wettlaufer set out to bring a West Coast vibe to the coffee scene in the Magic City, and ...

A time to say goodbye

For Esoterica owner Betty Fedorchak, the last 30 years in downtown Minot couldn’t have been more satisfying and rewarding. Sadly, Fedorchak has made the difficult decision to close the doors of the local retailer in September. Fedorchak has been a downtown mainstay and an active member of ...

Tractor Supply Foundation commits to conservation efforts

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tractor Supply Co., the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has announced a conservation agreement with Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Trout Unlimited (TU). The Tractor Supply Co. Foundation will invest $150,000 into each conservation ...

Benson presides over auxiliary convention meetings

Linda Benson, Minot and rural Douglas, presided over the auxiliary meetings June 9-11 during the Dakota State Eagles Convention in Vermillion, S.D. The Dakota State (North and South Dakota) Aerie and Auxiliary belong to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, an international service organization. ...

Bank of Tioga employee celebrates 40 year milestone

Malonie Jorstad, Bank Security Act Officer, is celebrating a big milestone with 40 years of service at The Bank of Tioga. In addition to an individual tenure gift, employees who serve more than 30 years with the bank receive $1,000 to donate to a charity of their choice, a donation that is made ...