Therapy dogs Quincey and Journey, alongside their handlers Theresa Flagstad and Ann Jussero, provide comfort throughout the community. Together the dynamic-duos go into schools, nursing homes and hospitals to provide those in need with therapy dog services. “It’s something I wanted to ...
The Ward County Sheriff’s Department has awarded three members of the public for their quick action in assisting a Minot woman who was recently the victim of a scam in progress. Shannon Michels, Matt Bubka and Kevin Zahn were feted with certificates of appreciation and coins from Ward ...
Two students at Nedrose Public School are spearheading a program at their school to encourage safe, responsible driving. Junior Maecey McKibbin and senior Bryson Vannett are co-leaders of Nedrose’s Vision Zero school program, in which they educate their peers and community on safe driving ...
After 30 years of enriching community culture in Minot, Ken and DeVera Bowles recounted the history of their 30 years in the music department at Minot State University and within the community. Though Ken is going into his fifth year of retirement, DeVera “officially” retired from her ...
Local mental health advocates Lisa Hermosillo and Tanya Cowart have formed a new peer support group that will bring together airmen at Minot Air Force Base and Minot community members to create meaningful connections in an effort to promote mental health. Addressing the community’s rising ...
To increase community preparedness in emergencies, the Minot Fire Department is extending an offer to provide free Family and Friends CPR/AED classes to businesses or other groups interested in noncertification training. Fire Inspector Stuart Hammer, who handles the department’s education programs, said the department has offered the basic course to city employees and is willing to train others. The hour-long course provides education on CPR techniques and AED operation. Hammer said instilling basic knowledge among laypersons has proven valuable around the country, making dramatic ...
