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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 group over the next three years to support projects aimed at land conservation, wetland restoration and tree-planting efforts. Tractor Supply’s engagement with DU and TU supports the Company’s sustainability goals as part of its commitment to being “Stewards of Life ...

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. During 2021-2022, Benson raised funds for her president’s project of Home on the Range’s canine program. Her secondary project was the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities, a Center of Excellence on Minot State University’s campus. Melanie Moore, Minot, was named Dakota State ...

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 in their honor. Jorstad has chosen Meadowlarks 4-H Club; an organization close to her heart and part of her story for generations. Jorstad has held many roles at the bank, including bookkeeping, personal banking, loan operations to Bank Security Act (BSA) Officer today. Over her tenure, she has ...

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Wheat and gas swing with Ukraine blockades Both the wheat and natural gas markets were like a political football game. Prices exploded, then crashed, and then exploded again as agreements were formed and broken regarding imports and exports in Ukraine. As of Friday, Russia is drastically cutting natural gas Nord Stream pipeline exports to Europe by 80%, creating a shortage and sharp rise in prices there. Russia’s bombing of Kharkiv and Kherson near the Black Sea nixed hopes of the U.N-brokered deal that would have enabled grain exports. People are starving while millions of tons of ...

Businesses partner with vets to send amputee children to camp

Epitomizing their organizational motto of “Serving Beyond The Uniform,” amputee veterans that are a proud part of USA Patriots Athletics wrapped up another year of fundraising as part of a partnership with Marketplace Foods, Morelli’s Distributing, and Shiner to allow children with ...

Tilt Studios coming to Dakota Square

Dakota Square Mall management has announced that Tilt Studios is opening at the property in 2023. Tilt will fill the former Scheels location, occupying nearly 50,000-square-feet.  Tilt Studios is an action-packed indoor family entertainment center with locations across the nation. This location is set to include 100-plus arcade and video games, virtual reality, attractions for the entire family and more.  “We’re thrilled to bring Tilt to the Minot community,” said Chuck Massey, Dakota Square Mall general manager. “This concept will add another sought-after ...