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ND’s third quarter taxable sales drop from last year

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases decreased in the third quarter, although results varied by industry category, according data released by the State Tax Department Monday. Taxable sales and purchases from July through September decreased by 0.48 percent compared to ...

Fort Stevenson hosts Dickens geocache ornament exchange

GARRISON – Twelve ornaments are awaiting discovery at Fort Stevenson State Park during the annual Dickens Village Festival in Garrison. Each Friday of the festival – Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12 – the park will publish the GPS coordinates of four geocaches containing an ornament, each a first-to-find prize. The park asks that visitors collect only one ornament per family. Coordinates will be posted on the park’s social media page. Following the traditional practice of “take something, leave something” in geocaches, participants are asked to bring an ornament to exchange. ...

Eagle Award winners announced

Minot Area Chamber EDC announces the Eagle Award winners for October. These individuals were nominated by community members for their hard work, positive attitude and making a great experience for customers. This month’s winners are: McKenzie Nelson, Edison Elementary School; Brenda Boehler, Edgewood Minot on 10th; Devyn Sumlin, Trinity Health; Sirapassorn Pukmith, Try Thai Food; Cassidy Genre, Dish Network; Anita Knapp, Best Buy; Austin DePriest, FedEx; Analicia “Annie” Venegas, Home Instead; Dr. Paul Pearson, Pearson Chiropractic; Deb Grandy, Burlington Elementary School; ...