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Building Hope women’s golf tournament, Chopper Drop set

Trinity Health Foundation has announced the 28th Annual Building Hope Women’s Golf Tournament and 4th Annual Chopper Drop will be held on Monday, June 8, at Souris Valley Golf Course in Minot. The event will also benefit the CancerCare Patient Assistance Fund. This fund provides direct financial assistance to cancer patients and their families, as well as essential items such as gas cards, wigs and compression garments. In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, this year’s theme is Red, White and Blue. Golf prizes throughout the day will be given for first through third places, ...

MACEDC’s earns public policy award for cottage food law advocacy

The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) has announced it has received the 2026 Public Policy of the Year award from Mid-America Chamber Executives (MACE), a prestigious regional honor recognizing excellence in advocacy and policy leadership. The award was presented on April 29 during the MACE ...

Grand Forks AFB selected for counter-drone program

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE – U.S. Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven announced Grand Forks Air Force Base has been named by the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as one of four sites nationwide for a new pilot program testing advanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technologies designed to detect, disable and destroy hostile drones. The program was authorized in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which Cramer helped craft as chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee. The cutting-edge systems ...

Williston named 2025 Tree City USA

WILLISTON – The Arbor Day Foundation has named Williston a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community. According to a news release, the Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries. The foundation’s Tree City USA program is now celebrating its 50th recognition season. The ...

Local bands take part in Williston Band Day

WILLISTON — Bands from Minot and Minot Air Force Base were among groups taking part in the 99th annual Williston Band Day Saturday, May 10, in Williston. Seahawks Blue Thunder, a high-energy entertainment drumline from Seattle, Washington, also participated in the event. The drumline was established in 2004 at Lumen Field in Seattle, performing at the stadium before, during and after games. During Band Day, Harmon Park was filled with vendors, food trucks and hundreds of people. As far as the weather, it was one of the nicest days for Band Days with the entire route lined with ...

Milestones

University of Nebraska-Lincoln LINCOLN, Neb. – Ryan Elizabeth Bodine of Velva was among graduates from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 8-9. Bodine earned a Master of Arts from the Office of Graduate Studies. North Dakota State College of Science WAHPETON — Cayne Rudolph of Stanley was among Diesel Technology students from North Dakota State College of Science who earned top honors at both regional and state skills competitions. At the 2026 Colorado TopTech Skills Competition, held April 25 in Denver, NDSCS students captured six of the top ...