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Credit union promotes two team members

Business

Aspire Credit Union has announced the promotions of Kelsey Scharmer to assistant Operations manager and Elizabeth Rodin to Collections/Consumer Loan officer. Scharmer’s promotion comes shortly after celebrating her 15th anniversary with Aspire Credit Union. In her new role, she will support the Operations manager and help oversee the day-to-day operations of the credit union. Rodin joined Aspire Credit Union recently as a Universal Member Service representative, serving as a first point of contact for members and visitors. In the Collections/Consumer Loan officer position, she will ...

SCORE creates Dakotas chapter to serve clients

Business

SCORE has begun officially serving clients in North and South Dakota through one combined chapter, SCORE Dakotas. Combining three former chapters – Grand Forks & West Central ND, Greater Fargo and South Dakota – collectively into one chapter allows the new grouping to address the more urban and rural areas throughout the states. This combination strengthens SCORE's ability to serve entrepreneurs and small businesses across both states and beyond. During fiscal year 2026, which ended Sept. 30, the 50 some mentors with these three chapters mentored more than 600 clients, conducted ...

Orchestra festival to feature concert

Arts and Entertainment

The North Dakota String Teachers Association is sponsoring the 44th annual State Orchestra festival at Minot North High School on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3. This annual event is a sight-reading festival that draws orchestra students from around the state. There will be 170 students on stage. The students will see the music for the first time at the initial rehearsal on Friday afternoon and perform in concert on Saturday at 2 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. This year’s guest conductor is director of the Minot Symphony Orchestra, Efrain Amaya, from Minot ...

2026 ND waterfowl fall flight

Outdoors

If you've spent any time around North Dakota's prairie potholes, you probably noticed more hens with ducklings. That's not just fall hunters wishful thinking. The Game and Fish Department surveys confirm it. Duck brood numbers are up 55% from 2025. Every spring and summer, North Dakota Game ...

Taube schedules October events

Arts and Entertainment

The Taube Museum of Art has scheduled adult classes and Halloween events for a fun-filled October. Three classes will be offered Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Taube. Paint a Skull with EJ Rose is open to all skill levels and ages from noon-2 p.m. Watercolor Basics with Judy Quill from 1-4 p.m. also is open to all skill levels and those interested in learning watercolor techniques or honing their skills. October Fest Beer Stein Making with Rhonda Weninger is a 21 and older event from 6-8 p.m. Also on Saturday, Oct. 17, the Taube will host three sessions of Flashlight Tours & Ghost Stories ...