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Two Town & Country Credit Union employees promoted

Two employees were recently promoted at Town & Country Credit Union’s main office in Minot. Lisa Lysne was promoted to Consumer Lending Supervisor. Lysne joined the credit union in the fall of 1989 as a teller and has held multiple positions over the years, including plastics coordinator, and most recently, financial services officer for the past nine years. She holds an associate’s degree in Mid-Management from Minot State University. In her new position, she will supervise a team of financial services officers in Minot. In addition to her supervisory position, she will continue ...

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Inflation Steps on the Gas The highest inflation rate in over 10 years was announced Wednesday by the U.S. Labor Department. Natural gas, unleaded gasoline, heating oil, rising wages, new cars, housing costs, and groceries were among the factors that drove the September Consumer Price Index up 5.4% compared to last year’s inflation estimate. Liquid Fuels Catch Fire Although all energy prices have been rising, liquid fuels, such as November delivery unleaded gasoline, diesel, and crude oil, were the biggest movers. November unleaded was up about 9 cents per gallon at ...

Ribbon cut for Blu on Broadway

Representatives of EPIC Companies cut the ribbon Friday on Blu on Broadway, a master-planned, mixed-use development that opened Oct. 1 on South Broadway. The Minot Area Chamber of Commerce EDC Ambassadors joined EPIC Companies and the owners of its first commercial tenant, X-Golf, at ...

Trinity receives recognition for robotic surgery

Trinity Health and 10 members of its robotic surgical team were recognized for achievements in the field of robotic surgery. Intuitive, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, presented Trinity Health an award for performing over 2,000 procedures since launching its da Vinci® robotic ...

Coborn’s, Inc. wins Creative Choice Awards at the 2021 NGA Show

ST. CLOUD, MN – Coborn’s, Inc. was recently awarded two distinguished awards from the National Grocers Association. The annual Creative Choice Awards, sponsored by Kellogg’s and Unilever, were presented on September 21st at the 2021 NGA Show in Las Vegas, NV. Independent supermarkets, such as Coborn’s, Inc., showcased their best marketing and merchandising programs of 2020. “I commend our marketing team for the remarkable work they put forth in creating engaging and meaningful promotions,” said Vice President of Marketing, Dennis Host. “I am proud of the great work they ...

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Wheat the Winner in Grain Markets Wheat markets were boosted by Thursday’s USDA Grain Stocks report, which contained bullish figures regarding the stockpile of wheat, especially compared to corn, soybeans, and oats. Kansas City hard red winter wheat (used primarily to make bread) gained the most, up nearly 34 cents per bushel. Chicago soft red winter wheat is used for cookies, cakes, and pastries. By closing time Friday, December Chicago wheat was up 30 cents per bushel compared to last week, while December corn traded at $5.40 this week, and November beans were $12.50. Beans were ...