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New manager named at Minot AFB auto store

Trusted Tire & Auto has announced the appointment of Jake Welsch as the new store manager of its Minot Air Force Base location. With years of dedicated service to the company, Welsch has played a key role in delivering exceptional customer care to military personnel, their families, and the broader Minot community, according to the company. He served as assistant store manager at the Minot location before stepping into the leadership position at the on-base shop at 61 Missile Ave. “Jake is a natural leader who embodies our core values of trust, expertise, and community focus,” ...

State program supports Native-owned small businesses

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the award of $600,000 through the Native American Small Business Support Program to help Native American-owned small businesses expand operations, strengthen competitiveness and create lasting economic impact across North Dakota. The program was established through funding appropriated by the North Dakota Legislature and provides flexible financial assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the state. “Native-owned businesses play an important role in North Dakota’s economy and ...

Sanford Health adds family medicine providers

Sanford Health in Minot has expanded its team with the addition of two more new family medicine providers at the Sanford Hwy. 2 Clinic. Brieann Backes is a physician assistant who offers comprehensive family medicine care for patients of all ages, including acute and urgent medical care, annual physicals, cancer screenings, chronic disease management, diabetes care, geriatric care, healthy lifestyle interventions, high blood pressure management, immunizations, preventive medicine, sports physicals and well child checks. Backes is board certified by the National Commission on ...

Project designer joins Minot firm

Alex Hamman has joined the Ackerman-Estvold Minot office as a full-time project designer. Hamman earned a Bachelor of Architecture in May of 2025 and a Master of Architecture in May of 2026 from North Dakota State University, Fargo. Hamman has experience with large property management, and ...

Engineering group hires survey crew chief

Apex Engineering Group has announced the hiring of Jason Main as a senior survey crew chief in its newest office in Minot. Main has 25 years of experience providing a wide range of survey services, including land development, control, topographic, boundary, cadastral, plats and easement ...

Eagle Award winners for May announced

The Minot Area Chamber EDC announces the Eagle Award winners for May. These individuals were nominated by community members for their hard work, positive attitude and making a great experience for customers. This month's winners are: Abby Abel – Sunshine Pediatric Therapy; Christine Benitez – Midco; Calli Brackenbury – Washington Elementary School; Brittany Bueschel – AFLAC; Darlene Carpenter – McHenry County auditor; Hope Colich – BeMobile Verizon; Rachael Cummings – Little River Childcare; Triniti Daniels – Little Hands Loving Hearts Daycare; Chad Filler – ABRA ...