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Parks, Northern Bottling team up to celebrate

The Minot Park District and Northern Bottling are teaming up to celebrate 75 years of Pepsi and its long-standing partnership by hosting Pepsi Play Day on Friday, Aug. 15, from 2-5 p.m. in Oak Park. This free community event will feature food trucks, yard games, Pepsi beverages and plenty of family-friendly fun as Minot Parks and Northern Bottling celebrate a partnership that has helped support parks, programs and the Minot community for generations. "Northern Bottling has been an incredible partner to the Minot Park District," said Elly DesLauriers, executive director of the Minot ...

Trinity pursues grants to enhance healthcare

The grant opportunities associated with a new federal program to strengthen healthcare in rural communities could make a real difference in the Minot region, according to Trinity Health Foundation. North Dakota received nearly $200 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program, with ...

Eagle Award winners for June announced

The Minot Area Chamber EDC announces the Eagle Award winners for June. These individuals were nominated by community members for their hard work, positive attitude and making a great experience for customers. Recipients are: Alex Albright – Hirshfield's; Cory Almy – Minot's Finest Collision Center; Kausha Bakk – Brokers 12; Michelle Bassler – The Daily Buzz; Terri Beck – Trinity Health; Jenny Bobo – Lotus Lagree; Jen Cartier – Bishop Ryan Catholic Schools; Dorion Cipriani – Longhorn Steakhouse; Michael DeLorme – Jim Hill Middle School; Dan Falconer – City of Minot; ...

Credit union hires two new operations staff

Aspire Credit Union announced it has added two new team members to its Operations Department, Peyton Alford and Elizabeth Rodlin. Alford has joined Aspire as a Member Service representative. She brings extensive customer service experience through direct customer interactions and coordinating events with a VIP guest list. She earned her business management degree from Williston State College. "Peyton has a genuine passion for serving others, and that was evident from our very first conversations," said Tasha Clark, teller manager, in a news release. "She brings exceptional ...

Engineering firm employees receive certifications

Two employees of Ackerman-Estvold in Minot recently earned new certifications. Kevin Ploof earned his Certified Wetland Professional of Minnesota from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and Sam Paszek earned his Professional In-Training Certification from the Minnesota Wetland Professional Program through the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. Both attended training and passed testing to receive their certifications. In earning his designation and license, Ploof has an advanced understanding of multiple subject areas: wetland identification and delineation, ...

Applications open for innovation loans

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that applications for the Legacy Investment for Technology (LIFT) program have opened. Applications are due July 30. “The LIFT program supports North Dakota companies as they commercialize innovative technologies developed in our state,” said Brian Opp, CEO of the North Dakota Development Fund. “By investing in innovation, LIFT helps diversify North Dakota’s economy, strengthen our competitive position and accelerate the growth of high-potential businesses.” Since its inception, LIFT has recommended $47.5 million through ...