Richard Heit, social media specialist at Minot State University, was one of three staff members working at campuses within the North Dakota University System who were recognized during the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education meeting June 23 for their exceptional service, initiative, ...
BERTHOLD – A delegation of Environmental Protection Agency staff have been getting an inside look at agriculture in North Dakota this week. This year’s E-Tour, from June 22-26, is the 33rd annual tour hosted by the North Dakota Grain Growers Association to showcase the diversity, ...
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (RIO) announced it has selected Tactis LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based customer experience and digital engineering firm, to design, build and manage a new Legacy Fund website that will provide North Dakotans with greater transparency and easier access to information about the state’s sovereign wealth fund. Devii, a North Dakota-based technology company, will serve as a subcontractor, providing secure data management solutions. "The Legacy Fund website will bring together investment information, performance data, and ...
An amazing rescue by numerous area first responders saved the life of a South Prairie farmer who had fallen into a grain bin Tuesday, June 23. Minot Rural Fire Department and Burlington Rural Fire Department were called to assist shortly before 6 p.m. after the Ryder-Makoti Rural Fire Department was notified of an individual trapped in a large grain bin southwest of the South Prairie school. Units from Minot, Max and Garrison fire departments also responded. Burlington Fire Chief Karter Lesmann said the farmer’s grandchildren initially attempted to get him out but sought help when ...
The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) has announced the first scholarship awards from three newly established endowment scholarship funds, supporting area students as they pursue their educational goals. The Terry Boe Memorial Scholarship fund has awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Tate Heer of Douglas. Heer plans to attend Bismarck State College to pursue education as an electrical lineman. Established in memory of Terry Boe, a Minot native who dedicated his career to the skilled trades, the scholarship supports students pursuing careers in the trades and reflects Boe's strong work ...
