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Credit union hires two new operations staff

Business

Aspire Credit Union announced it has added two new team members to its Operations Department, Peyton Alford and Elizabeth Rodlin. Alford has joined Aspire as a Member Service representative. She brings extensive customer service experience through direct customer interactions and coordinating events with a VIP guest list. She earned her business management degree from Williston State College. "Peyton has a genuine passion for serving others, and that was evident from our very first conversations," said Tasha Clark, teller manager, in a news release. "She brings exceptional ...

Midco hosts free day at Minot zoo

Arts and Entertainment

Midco announced it is inviting the Minot community to enjoy a full day of free family fun during Midco Free Day at Roosevelt Park Zoo on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., with complimentary admission for all guests. “We invite the Minot community to explore a variety of amazing animals, the Discovery Barn, giraffe feeding station and more,” said Midco Senior Community Relations Coordinator Hanna Bartels in a news release. “From carousel rides to the Critter Caboose and zoo trading cards, there’s something for guests of all ages to enjoy.” “Roosevelt Park Zoo is ...

Credit union promotes team members

Business

Aspire Credit Union has announced the promotions of three team members. Alissa Mack has been promoted to Mortgage Loan officer. Since joining Aspire Credit Union in October 2019, Mack has served as a Consumer Loan processor and Collections officer, managing delinquencies while building trusted relationships with both members and colleagues. Her dedication to service and deep understanding of lending have earned her the respect of those she works with and serves, according to Aspire. Most recently, she was recognized as “Best Loan Officer” in the Minot Daily News Best of the Best ...

Bank hires senior mortgage loan officer

Business

Gate City Bank has announced the hiring of Jalisa Tinnes as a Senior Mortgage Loan officer, serving customers in Minot and the surrounding communities. Working in the mortgage industry since 2022, she’s dedicated to putting customers at the forefront and guiding them with clarity and confidence through the homebuying process, according to Gate City Bank. Originally from Custer, Washington, Tinnes earned her bachelor’s degree in finance and her Master of Science in management from Minot State University in 2016. Outside of work, she is actively involved in the community, serving as ...

New manager named at Minot AFB auto store

Business

Trusted Tire & Auto has announced the appointment of Jake Welsch as the new store manager of its Minot Air Force Base location. With years of dedicated service to the company, Welsch has played a key role in delivering exceptional customer care to military personnel, their families, and the broader Minot community, according to the company. He served as assistant store manager at the Minot location before stepping into the leadership position at the on-base shop at 61 Missile Ave. “Jake is a natural leader who embodies our core values of trust, expertise, and community focus,” ...

Local Outdoors

Outdoors

Inspect boats, docks, lifts before buying, selling The North Dakota Game and Fish Department urges people to check boats, trailers, docks, lifts and all other water-related equipment for aquatic nuisance species before buying or selling. During summer, there is an elevated risk of having ANS, like zebra mussels, attached to submerged equipment. North Dakota requires all docks, lifts and related equipment to be dried and left out of the water for at least 21 days before being placed in another water. Ben Holen, Game and Fish Department ANS coordinator, said “While often overlooked, ...