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Book your fall vacation rental with points

(AP) — Even before the pandemic, home booking sites like Airbnb and Vrbo were becoming increasingly popular with travelers. The opportunity to have a homelike experience, complete with full kitchen, extra living space and local flavor, was more appealing than a standard hotel room for many. Arlyce Melheim from Stillwater, Minnesota, likes to book homes for family trips rather than run-of-the-mill hotel rooms. “I like vacation rentals that feel more homey and are often in a neighborhood rather than on hotel row,” she says. During COVID-19 times, home rentals became even more ...

Aspire Credit Union named among the Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in America

Aspire Credit Union recently announced they are among the Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in the country according to a recently conducted review by DepositAccount.com, a subdivision of Lending Tree. The institution received an A+ rating, ranking the organization in the top 5% in the nation. The A+ rating was given after DepositAccounts.com examined the financial health of the institution. “We are honored and proud to be a part of this list as we strive to offer excellent service and great rates to our members while maintaining safety and soundness for the credit union,” stated ...

Entrepreneur wants to see axe throwing catch on

It’s empowering, refreshing fun, according to Cole Anderson, who is bringing the sport of axe throwing to Minot. In 2019, on a trip to Ohio, Anderson discovered axe throwing at a business there. “I basically fell in love with it,” he said. He now is making plans to open an ...

IRS highlights business tax credits

With many North Dakota businesses facing a tight job market, the Internal Revenue Service reminds employers to check out a valuable tax credit available to them for hiring long-term unemployment recipients and other groups of workers facing significant barriers to employment. During National Small Business Week, which took place from Sept. 12-18, the IRS highlighted tax benefits and resources designed to help new and existing small businesses. For any business now hiring, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) may help. Legislation enacted in December extended the WOTC through the ...

Sustainable Minot Business 2021 Initiative opens for participation

The Minot Environmental Policy Group is inviting local businesses, organizations, and nonprofits to participate in the Sustainable Minot Business 2021 Initiative. Participants are asked to set at least three goals that reduce their impact on the environment or enhance local environmental projects. Previous goals include energy and water savings, waste reduction, community education and support for projects like the Minot Pollinator Project and 1,000 Trees for Minot. All goals are non-binding and subject to change as needed. Participants receive a certificate of partnership for ...

Rowe hired by Ackerman-Estvold

Melissa Rowe has joined the Ackerman-Estvold Minot office as the Receptionist. Rowegrew up in South Dakota and graduated from Minot State University with a Bachelor of arts degree specializing in graphic design. She previously was a Senior Graphic Designer at a public relations firm and an admissions specialist with the local university. Her responsibilities will include overseeing client interactions and providing administrative team support on a variety of projects.