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Red Kettle campaign raises more than $55,000 in Minot

The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign in Minot raised $55,045 during the 2025 holiday season, reaching 91.74% of its $60,000 fundraising goal, according to Lt. Trevor Reed, corps officer and pastor at The Salvation Army’s Minot Corps Community Center. Although the campaign did not meet its overall goal, the total exceeded last year’s fundraising efforts, Reed said, crediting strong community support throughout the season. In addition to monetary donations, 224.6 pounds of food were collected during the CPKC Holiday Train event, Reed said. The Salvation Army also assisted ...

Minot Chess Club invites community to play, observe

A chess club at the Minot Public Library is inviting community members to stop in, play a few games, or observe as players face off over the board. The Chess Club meets in the library’s North Room on the first and third Tuesdays of each month and is open to the public. Registration is not ...

Twice Blessed distributions exceeds more than $1.55M to local charities

INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation shared results of its Twice Blessed campaign and distributed checks totaling more than $1.55 million at its 9th Annual Twice Blessed Program at the Sleep Inn in Minot Thursday, Jan. 22. The Twice Blessed matching gift program took place Nov. 15-Dec. 31 with contributions given to predetermined grant approved organizations. Checks were distributed for projects that impact the mental, physical, spiritual and/or emotional well-being of people in the counties of Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward ...

SVAS shares tips to keep pets safe in winter

When temperatures fall below zero, pet owners need to pay special attention to their four-legged family members to keep them safe from the cold. Chayana Duncan, director of Operations at Souris Valley Animal Shelter, provided some advice for not only keeping pets safe but also keeping them ...

Visit Minot announces community photo contest

Visit Minot has announced a photo contest to highlight everyday moments and places that shape the community. Residents and visitors are invited to share images that show how people experience Minot. Entries will be accepted in four categories: People & Moments, Places & Landmarks, Food & Local Finds, and Seasons of Minot. The contest includes a total of $1,000 in prizes, with selected images eligible for use in Visit Minot marketing. “This contest is a celebration of Minot as seen through the people who live here and those who visit,” said Stephanie Schoenrock, executive director ...

Clipping along for 36 years

Stories, hugs and farewells abounded this past week as Tona Stevenson extended hours at her Minot barber shop to accommodate regular clients wanting a final chat and cut in the chair before doors closed for good Thursday, Jan. 8. Stevenson said her 36 years in the business isn’t long in ...