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Sertoma Club offers hearing aid recycling

The Minot Sertoma Club is encouraging community members to donate no longer needed hearing aids and hearing-related supplies through Sertoma International's Hearing Aid Recycling Program, helping provide hearing assistance to individuals who may not otherwise have access to it. Through the program, previously owned hearing aids are collected, professionally reconditioned and redistributed to qualifying low-income individuals through participating hearing health providers. "Many people have hearing aids tucked away in a drawer after upgrading to a newer model or following the loss of a ...

Minot Area Chamber EDC connects businesses, builds community

Coffee and conversation with an entrepreneur before most of the city has started its workday. A ribbon cutting on a weekday afternoon. A room full of businesspeople making connections in the evening. A committee meeting where members hear directly from an elected official, a military leader or ...

Fort preserves history of Upper Missouri fur trade

WILLISTON - Established in 1828 by the American Fur Company, John Jacob Astor, Fort Union served as a center during the fur trade for decades, according to the National Park Service. Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is located 25 miles southwest of Williston, next to where the ...

Minot Commssion on Aging supports local senior citizens

The Minot Commission on Aging, established in 1973 by Mayor Chester Reiten, assists local senior citizens through meal services, socialization environments and health maintenance, according to Roger Reich, MCA director. The organization continues its collaboration with the current mayor and ...

Behavioral clinic focuses on crisis care, expanded services

The North Central Behavioral Clinic in Minot serves adults and youth experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Joe Schmultz, community and behavioral health liaison, said the clinic focuses on providing timely and effective care. The clinic accepts patients of all ages, medical conditions and financial backgrounds. While crisis management represents the busiest area of care, the facility also provides broader community assistance. Walk-in patients in crisis can receive same-day checkups. Beyond emergency support, the clinic delivers care through child and ...

Area cities mark special birthdays

This year marked significant anniversaries for several communities in the area including the following: New Town celebrated its 75th anniversary on Aug. 29 with a celebration parade, New Town City Hall, New Town Police Department and The Venue ribbon cutting among events. Ryder celebrated its 120th birthday with class reunions and other gatherings and events June 19-20. Communities celebrating 125th birthdays include Souris, June 26-28; Esmond, July 9-12; Mohall, July 10-12; Lawton, July 11; Edmore, July 24-25; and Maddock, July 30-Aug. 2. Parades and other activities were held as ...