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Livestock climbs on Iighter weights The using up of heavy-weight animals has finally helped lift cattle prices, with June cattle jumping to a four-week high. Scorching, dry weather moving into the Southern plains threatened livestock and helped boost prices. Slaughter capacity at packing plants has finally returned to normal after nearly two years of COVID-related restrictions, which has restored demand for livestock while increasing meat supplies at the grocery store. Gasoline prices and restaurant visits play a role, as do concerns about non-meat items replacing beef. In ...

Commerce accepting applications for training grant

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that the application window for the Technical Skills Training Grant program is now open through July 7. The continuation of the grant program was part of Gov. Doug Burgum’s Accelerate ND plan, which contained his executive recommendations to the state Legislature for strategically investing federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). During a special session in November, the 67th Legislative Assembly appropriated $15 million for regional workforce grants. Commerce was allocated $3 million of this ...

Nonprofits could win research package

FARGO — Three nonprofit organizations will win a research package from Fargo-based Prime46 as part of the company’s 10-year anniversary celebration. The prize package from the research and consulting firm will help recipients gain better insights into their organizations, market perception, donor feedback and opinions of their programs. To enter the Prime Examples giveaway, nonprofit organizations can go to www.prime46.com/prime-example and fill out an application. Submissions can be made through June 12, 2022. To apply, nonprofit organizations must provide: -- An overview of ...

Dakota West Credit Union ranked in top 100

WATFORD CITY — Dakota West Credit Union was recently ranked by S & P Global Market Intelligence as one of the top 100 financially stable credit unions in the country for 2021. The North Dakota financial institution was measured against 1,765 credit unions above $100 million in assets using five metrics: member growth, average loans per member, net worth as a percentage of total assets, delinquent loans as a percentage of total loans and return on average assets. “We are extremely honored to be ranked as one of the top credit unions in the country for financial stability and ...

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Hot commodities heat up further Commodities are the raw materials and resources on which modern civilization depends. Unlike stocks, bonds, mutual funds, cryptos, and insurance, commodities are the foundation of our economic system. They create the food, shelter, fabrics, and fuels on which human life depends. During wartime, economic uncertainties, or weather events, forward-thinking investors recognize the value of these essential qualities; commodity prices increase compared to intangible or “paper “ investments. If Wall Street were to disappear, our country would still ...

City of Minot March Building Permits

– Alyssa Kemper/Level Up Builders Construction, 1414 17½ Ave. SW, remodel basement, $18,000. – Aaron and Krystal Esquibel, 2136 89th St. NW, add egress window, $1,000. – Dakota Square Mall CMBS/Engelsma Construction, 2400 10th St. SW, temporary office space for Target remodel, $15,000. – Anthony and MacKinsey Cooper/Burton Building Co, 439 17th St. NW, framing/finishing basement, finishing upstairs, $60,000. – KP Rentals/Big M Construction, 1520 7th St. SW, two interior headers and two egress windows, $8,000. – Patty Hildenbrand/Absolute Restoration, 430 21st ...