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May Building Permits City of Minot

— Alberto Castillo, AEC Construction, 1 Mulberry LP NE, single-family home with attached garage, $204,000. — Alberto Castillo, AEC Construction, 61 Mulberry LP NE, single-family home with attached garage, $158,000. — Clinton and Linda Wolf, Kens Construction & Home Improvement, 703 24th Ave. NW, garage addition, $12,000. — Jasber LLC, Fossco, 800 20th Ave. SW, detached car detail shop, $65,000. — Christopher Drinkwine, 620 24th Ave. NW, adding egress window, $500. — Julie Rensland, 2001 Lakeside St., accessory building, $8,000. — Anthony and MacKinsey ...

FUTURES FILES

Wheat and corn collapse Wheat and corn prices plummeted all week on reports that Russia may allow exports from Ukraine. Domestic planting also finally progressed, and foreign countries ran into shipping problems or were low on funds to buy U.S. grain. The price declines occurred despite high input prices (fuel, fertilizer, pesticides, and labor), most of which were factored in last month. Investors also ignored weather problems, especially extreme drought and fires in the Southwest. Nationally, only 86% of our corn has been planted, 73% of our spring wheat, and 66% of soybeans. As ...

Rural Development helps area hospital expand services

WATFORD CITY -- According to the North Dakota Behavioral Health Division, nearly 20% of adults in North Dakota suffer from challenges associated with mental illnesses. The importance of prioritizing mental health and working to reduce the stigma associated with seeking professional help have ...

Aspire Credit Union awards scholarship

Aspire Credit Union awarded its annual high school scholarship to Mattison Balas, a graduate of Minot High School. The $1,000 scholarship was presented May 20. To qualify, a graduating senior must be a member of Aspire Credit Union and write a one-page essay about one of the seven ...

Futures files

Gas, crude surge as supplies tighten Natural gas exploded to the highest level since 2008 and crude hit the highest prices since March. Natural gas is being boosted by approaching summer temperatures. Air conditioning is powered by electricity and generated by gas. Fertilizer, also made from gas, has been in demand as gas supplies from Russia are threatened. The U.S. seizure of an Iranian oil tanker and plans for an E.U. embargo deal contributed to speculation that petroleum will be driven higher. Natural gas for July delivery hit a high of $9.44 per 10,000 mm BTU on Thursday. ...

Town & Country names financial services officer

KayLee Bourquin has joined Town & Country Credit Union as a financial services officer. Born and raised in Minot, Bourquin holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with minors in accounting and fraud examination from Minot State University. She brings nearly 11 years of financial services experience, including retail operations, consumer lending and new accounts. In her new role, Bourquin will assist members with consumer loan needs, deposit accounts and related services. In her free time, she serves as the club administrator and 2nd vice president for the Minot Lions ...