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Staff changes made at local engineering firm

Two employees have been added to the staff at Ackerman-Esvold in Minot and another has achieved his asbestos certification. Tony Benham has rejoined Ackerman-Estvold as a full-time senior designer. Benham earned an associate’s degree in architectural drafting and estimating from North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton. He has worked in the engineering industry for more than 36 years. Benham will be providing design expertise in CAD design on engineering and architectural projects, with a focus on land development, throughout North Dakota and Idaho. Jayden Groninger has joined ...

Chevron acquires Hess, including Bakken assets

HOUSTON, Texas — Chevron Corp. announced Friday that it has completed its acquisition of Hess Corp. The combined company has one of the most advantaged and differentiated portfolios in the industry, with leading positions in critical energy markets around the world, according to a Chevron news release. In addition, on July 17, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lifted a restriction that cleared the way for former HESS CEO John Hess to join Chevron’s board of directors, subject to board approval. “This merger of two great American companies brings together the best in the ...

City of Minot June Building Permits

– 2nd Chance, BPI Construction, 523 3rd St. NW, new duplex, $209,853. – Prasedium, Construction Bros., 1113 10th St. NW, deck for door access, $1,511. – John and Rachel Gaddie, Four Seasons Construction, 3101 Woodside Dr. SE, detached garage, $235,000. – Stephany and Cody Saunders, Breland Enterprises, 1521 5th Ave. SW, two smart jacks and supplemental beam, $2,862. – Bobby Myers, Legend Electric, 2709 Audubon Loop, new single family home with attached garage, $162,908. – Brandon and Heather Wistisen, 2701 13th St. SE, storage building, $10,000. – Ray and Elaine ...

City of Minot Building Permits

May 2025 – Terrance and Donita Magnuson, LeRoy’s Home Improvement, 211 Saint Peter Ave., detached garage, $30,000. – Mark and Rhonda Grindy, Groundworks MN, 600 24th Ave. NW, Intellibraces and joist reinforcements to stabilize wall, $7,368. – Jacob and Trina Nelson, Silver Legacy Contractors, 907 1st Ave. NW, new concrete sidewalk and steps, new roof, siding, soffit and facia, $15,000 – Travis and Brienna Wittmayer, Ready Builders, 1045 54th Ave. SE, new single family home with attached garage, $410,052. – Matthew and Maria Olson, Helseth Remodeling, 1725 Cherry ...

Optometry practice gains new owner

Shopko Optical, a 40 year old company based in Wisconsin, has announced the acquisition of Dr. Joshua Meske’s optometry practice at 1100 N. Broadway, Minot. Drs. Joshua Meske and Megan Barbot-Smith will continue to provide comprehensive eye care services to the Minot community as part of Shopko Optical Minot North. “Shopko Optical has built its history by providing patient-centric eye care, high-quality eyewear, and outstanding customer service through its team of dedicated optometrists and opticians,” said Russ Steinhorst, Shopko Optical CEO, in the announcement. “Dr. Meske ...

Civil engineer joins Minot firm

Walter Markle has joined the Ackerman-Estvold Minot office as a full-time civil engineer. Markle recently earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines, Rapid City, South Dakota. He has worked in the Minot office as a seasonal intern for the last ...