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Kalix supports associates with jobs, housing

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(FOR BOX) 'Soup-er Saturday' fundraiser set Kalix will hold its second annual “Soup-er Saturday” fundraiser Oct. 17 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the All Seasons Arena theater room. The event will feature a soup competition, silent auctions, children's activities, a 50/50 raffle and Kalix's signature cookies. ----------------------------------------- Kalix is a North Dakota nonprofit dedicated to support those with intellectual disabilities find housing and employment. The organization, started in the 1960s as a daytime program for children with disabilities, has evolved ...

IRS seeks volunteers for free tax services

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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are seeking volunteers and community partners to help provide free tax preparation services during the upcoming filing season. In 2026, more than 84,500 volunteers helped taxpayers file nearly 2.9 million tax returns at no cost. No experience is necessary to volunteer for the VITA and TCE programs. The IRS provides free training for a variety of roles based on volunteers’ skills, interests or available time. Volunteers range from students to ...

Children's cabinet to visit Minot area

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The North Dakota Children's Cabinet is scheduled to visit 11 North Dakota cities from Oct. 2-8, including Williston, Minot, Rugby and Devils Lake to share its annual report, according to the Office of the Governor. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the “road show” will be in Williston at the Williston Community Library from 8:30-10:30 a.m., followed by the Minot Area Workforce Academy, Room 102, in Minot from 2-4 p.m., and Rugby High School Library in Rugby from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The cabinet will visit Devils Lake the following day at the Woodland Resort, Conference Room, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on ...

Getting to Know: Minot native excels in her teaching

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Alyssa Cool has been given a unique award for her passions, helping students overcome their own adversity that disabilities handed them. Going to both Minot High and Minot State University, Cool earned her Bachelor of Science in physical education and master’s degree at Minot State ...

Support Groups

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Support Groups Do you have a support group you would like to include in the weekly listing? Email news@minotdailynews.com with your information. Al-Anon Cornerstone Church, 1000 3rd St NE Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ​Held in the church library. Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Somerset Court, 1900 28th St. SW Last Tuesday of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meetings conducted by trained facilitators provide a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to develop a support system and learn about community resources. Cancer Care Support ...

Climate-smart farming armed with fresh data

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American farmers are at a crossroads and regional researchers are out with new information about certain practices they said could boost struggling operations and help the environment. A new study showed regenerative agriculture can be profitable and help reverse climate change. The Ecdysis ...