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Trinity Health Foundation supports community

In 1922, Trinity Health hospital was established by Lutheran pastors seeking to support the healthcare needs of their parish. For over a century, Trinity Hospital and the Trinity Health Foundation have served the region, today expanding their reach to cover 23 counties. Dusty Zimmerman, ...

Entertainer started career in Watford City

Desiree Jai, North Dakota’s Shania Twain impersonator Shania Too, stepped in to sing the national anthem for the Nodak Speedway in Minot on Aug. 16. For Jai, the call wasn’t out of the ordinary. “I have been singing for them for years, so I’ve always told them that if they ever had ...

Minot State’s reach extends well beyond campus

Minot State University’s role in the community goes well beyond the classroom. Across all departments, MSU faculty, staff, and students actively engage with individuals, groups and organizations in Minot and northwest North Dakota. That involvement takes many forms. The university ...

First Western Bank & Trust gives back

First Western Bank & Trust was born in 1964 and raised in Minot. The company today is continuing its focus on giving back to the community that raised it up through programs that support local residents. First Western prioritizes community-oriented work throughout its branches by holding an ...

Ray Grain Palace Days started 114 years ago

RAY – The community of Ray continues a tradition that started 114 years ago. The first Grain Palace Festival was held July 26-27, 1912. According to City of Ray and the Ray Pioneer newspaper information, 8,000 people attended the first event. The exhibition was held in the Bond Lumber ...

Garrison museum honors ND firefighters

GARRISON – The North Dakota Firefighter’s Museum Hall of Fame honors those who not only serve the community, but have additionally contributed to the field on a larger scale. Inductees display leadership and have amassed accomplishments that are widely recognized and respected by the ...