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New directors named in Human Resources

Fred Strand has been promoted to director of Talent & Culture at Trinity Health in Minot, and Lora Soderholm has joined the organization as director of Total Rewards, the medical center announced. As the director of Talent & Culture, Strand will oversee recruiting, organizational development, employee relations and culture initiatives. An employee of Trinity Health since 2024, Strand first started as an Employee Relations specialist after a career spanning two decades in leadership at AT&T. In her new role, Strand will provide focused leadership and support to positively impact the ...

Gaddie retires from Kalix board of directors

Following a remarkable display of dedication to the industry, Kathleen Gaddie announced her retirement from the Kalix Board of Directors this month, the organization announced. Gaddie has been a valuable member of the board for the last 35 years, according to Kalix. “Her contributions will always be valued and remembered. Her commitment and dedication to building community and advocating for the rights of the people we serve are worthy of admiration,” the organization stated in a news release. Kalix, in operation since 1960, is a nonprofit organization that offers personalized ...

SRT chief financial officer retires

Perry Erdmann, chief financial officer, will retire from SRT Communications on June 1 after serving the cooperative for 23 years, SRT announced last week. According to SRT information, Erdmann joined SRT as controller in 2002 before advancing to CFO in 2004. As CFO, he led SRT’s financial ...

Building Permits

City of Minot Building Permits April 2025 – Wayne and Mandy Nelson, 8451 10th Ave. NE, accessory building, $75,000. – Jennifer and Casey Johnson, LeRoy’s Home Improvement, 1104 33rd Ave. SE, detached garage, $40,000. – Paul and Cynthia Kirchenmann, LeRoy’s Home Improvement, 213 St. Peter Ave., detached garage, $15,000. – Scott Jr. and Erin Congdon, LeRoy’s Home Improvement, 1817 7th St. SW, install patio door, $4,000. – Reinaldo Jr. and Debra Guitian, 405 32nd Ave. SW, Unit A, replace deck, $5,000. – Jesse Ahmann, Groundworks Minnesota, 833 Park St., ...

Chief financial officer joins SRT Communications

Jessamy Fornshell has joined SRT Communications as chief financial officer. She will lead SRT’s strategy for driving financial performance, ensuring operational efficiency and providing guidance to propel the telecommunications cooperative’s growth, SRT announced. As CFO at United Quality ...

Eagle Award recipients announced

The Minot Area Chamber EDC’s March and April Eagle Award winners are as follows: March Hope Effertz, AgCountry Farm Credit Services; Roni Mclain, Dakota Square Arco; Mikilane Nine-Harker, The Learning Tree at Little Flower; Shaun Sipma, Farmers Union Insurance; Ashley Haugen, Countryside Child Care; Talli Danielson, Gymagic Gymnastics; Richard Barnett, Souris Basin Transportation; Zach Keller, Scheels; Brooke Nelson, Longfellow School; Bryce Beck, Beck Heating and Air; Alisha Nichols, Minot Head Start; Cassy Kamlitz, Minot Automotive Company; Jennifer Lemon, CHI St. Alexius; Brian ...