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CPR/AED training for laypersons available

To increase community preparedness in emergencies, the Minot Fire Department is extending an offer to provide free Family and Friends CPR/AED classes to businesses or other groups interested in noncertification training. Fire Inspector Stuart Hammer, who handles the department’s education programs, said the department has offered the basic course to city employees and is willing to train others. The hour-long course provides education on CPR techniques and AED operation. Hammer said instilling basic knowledge among laypersons has proven valuable around the country, making dramatic ...

Minot man gives back to his community

Minot resident Kim Albert wants the community to know just how rewarding and important it is to give back. Born in Belcourt on an Indian reservation, Albert attended Belcourt High School before going off to North Dakota State University and eventually making Minot his home in 1983. Albert ...

Local organization reaches all of ND

Strengthen ND is a nonprofit organization that supports and accelerates community development all across North Dakota. Founded in Minot in August 2015 by Megan Langley, after shared recognition around the increasing disparities seen in rural communities versus urban areas, the organization ...

Hess donation aids nonprofit

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation (NDPF) is launching its first Giving Hearts Day campaign with a donation of $10,000 from Hess Corp. The donation will serve as a match to help the NDPF, a nonprofit organization, double donations to support programs dedicated to enhancing and improving habitat and providing STEM education opportunities in North Dakota. In addition to pledging the matching funds for Giving Hearts Day, Hess has contributed an additional $3,500 to the NDPF’s Planting for the Future Program and $7,500 toward the Tools, Trades, Torque, Tech (T4) program, ...

Hefty Seed Yield Contest raises money

MOHALL — Local farmers showed that despite a dry 2023 season they are still able to produce impressive yields and generously give back to their communities. Hefty Seed Company of Mohall recently held its annual Yield Contest awards banquet, donating $121,089 to local charitable causes. ...