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Putin threatens, wheat rockets Hopes for exports of wheat and other grains from Ukraine were greatly reduced this week; Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the U.S. and Europe he would curtail the export of grains from Ukraine if a price cap plan for Russian crude goes into effect. Putin complained that the grain exports thus far have gone mostly to Europe and left out poor countries that are desperate for food. Wheat blasted to new highs with corn nearby, but soybeans, which are not grown in that region, saw little impact. December Chicago wheat closed at $8.63 per bushel, up ...

Minot native releases new single

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alternative Pop singer/songwriter Heather Rae, based in Nashville, Tennessee, and originally from Minot, recently released her new single, “A Song I’ve Written,” a stripped-down piano ballad. She previously released “Limbo” and “Loco por Dinero.”

Fleming named program director of RehabCare

Melanie Fleming, MSN, RN, was recently named program director of Trinity Health’s RehabCare. RehabCare is an inpatient rehabilitation center that focuses on the functional, vocational and psychological needs of patients transitioning from the hospital to home. Fleming will lead teams of nursing staff, physical, occupational and speech-language therapists, pastoral care, nutritionists and social workers who collaborate to create therapeutic plans designed to help patients regain independence. “I am excited to work in an area of healthcare that is patient-focused from head to ...

Rud named executive assistant for ND Petroleum Council

BISMARCK – Micaela Rud, of Garrison, is the new executive assistant for the North Dakota Petroleum Council in Bismarck. As executive assistant, Rud will serve as the first point of contact for NDPC members and the public. She will also work with the ONE BASIN-One Way safety program to lend additional customer service to new and existing members. She graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in psychology and a minor in neuroscience. Rud brings an added level of dedication to the position with both work and family history in the oil and gas industry.

Credit union names AVP of Member Services

Jennifer Jerauld was recently promoted at Town & Country Credit Union to associate vice president of Member Services. Jerauld joined the credit union in 2019 and has quickly progressed through the member services department. In her new role, she serves as the credit union’s internal expert on teller operations, plastics and new accounts while also overseeing the member service and plastics teams at the Minot Main location. Jerauld brings more than eight years of credit union experience and 13 years of management experience to her new role. In addition, Jerauld recently earned ...

Gate City Bank honored with Freedom Award

FARGO – Gate City Bank has been selected for the 2022 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest honor given by the U.S. government to employers for exceptional support of National Guard and Reserve members. Each year, this prestigious honor is awarded to only 15 employers in the nation. Gate City Bank was selected out of 2,777 nominated employers throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. “At Gate City Bank, we’re incredibly honored to receive the Freedom Award,” said Kevin Hanson, president and CEO of Gate City ...