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Chevron announces workforce reduction in North Dakota

With the completion of a merger with Hess Corp. on July 18, Chevron has announced an anticipated reduction of about 70 employees in North Dakota. Hess had offices in Minot and Tioga as part of its Bakken oil field operations. As required by the WARN Act, notice of a planned workforce reduction was provided to appropriate state and local government representatives for North Dakota, according to Chevron. “These are difficult decisions which we do not make lightly. We understand the impact this news may have on employees, their families and the communities where we operate. Our priority ...

BUILDING PERMITS July

City of Minot for July – Troy Gilseth, Gold Quality Construction, 126 7th St. SE, level existing porch and extend 5 feet, $9,000. – Richard and Vanda Campbell, T & R Improvements, 1510 6th St. SW, detached garage, $32,000. – Chad and Kristi McDonald, McDonald Woodworks, 8400 10th Ave. NE, new single family home with attached garage, $208,374. – Patrick and Melinda Joy, LeRoy’s Home Improvement, 1117 23rd St. NW, remove/replace deck, $10,000. – LASR, LLC, First Choice Renovations, 519 Valley St., home renovations, $55,000. – Mary Ann Brennan, Groundworks ...

Minot Park District names new marketing, development director

The Minot Park District has announced Ashley Gathman as its director of Marketing and Development. Gathman has been a member of the Minot Park District team since 2018, advancing from Recreation Office coordinator to program specialist before stepping into this leadership role, according to ...

Tollefson’s celebrates 100 years with tailgate event

Tollefson’s Retail Group has announced it will host “Tailgate with the Tollefson’s,” a free community celebration honoring the company’s 100 years of service, growth and local legacy. The event will take place on Aug. 13 at Carpetland, 2100 S. Broadway, Minot, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will feature free food; activities for all ages, including axe throwing, mobile mini golf and jumping castles; games, giveaways and various surprises throughout the afternoon. The milestone marks a century for the Tollefson family and the businesses that have grown through it, including ...

Oil, gas numbers dip slightly

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s oil and gas production numbers dropped slightly from April to May, according to Nathan Anderson, director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources. Anderson gave the monthly oil and gas report this past week. Anderson said oil production in May came ...

Minot realty office recognized for community support

CENTURY 21 Morrison Realty has been named recipient of the 2025 Art Bartlett 2100 Cup Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the CENTURY 21 system, according to Century 21 Real Estate, a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate. CENTURY 21 Morrison Realty, headquartered in Minot and led by ...