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Quilts for Veterans still seeks donations

The American Red Cross and Gate City Bank have extended their fifth annual Quilts for Veterans drive through November, giving community members more time to donate new, unused quilts and new fleece blankets for veterans. Donations are being accepted at Gate City Bank locations across North Dakota and central Minnesota. Donations should be new or made with new materials and never used, preferably measure about 60 by 80 inches, be sturdy enough for industrial washing and sterilization and have no loose yard or strings that could catch on medical equipment. When the partnership between ...

State VFW leader to speak at Veterans Day program

Brad Reed, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of North Dakota from West Fargo, will be the guest speaker at the Veterans Day program in Minot on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The program will begin at 11 a.m. in the Armory located inside the Minot Municipal Auditorium at 420 3rd Ave. ...

Under secretary of Air Force visits Minot AFB

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited Minot AFB Oct. 27-28, assessing progress on the installation’s multiple modernization efforts including the transition to the LGM-35A Sentinel program, the nation’s next-generation intercontinental ballistic ...

Security forces squadron enhances training, readiness

CAMP GRAFTON – Defenders assigned to the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron participated in a three-day weapons training event in September at Camp Grafton, focusing on improving accuracy, positioning and fundamental weapons skills. During the training, airmen practiced with several ...

Mission in Motion: Volunteers turn out for cross planting

Minot Wreaths Across America saw a powerful community turnout at its annual Cross Planting Day held Saturday, Oct. 17, at Rosehill Memorial Park cemetery. Nearly 75 volunteers from ages 2 to 92 joined together in preparation for the meaningful day of remembrance at the anticipated Wreaths ...