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ND Cares coins were handed out to veterans and family members supporting them for their service on Tuesday at The Wellington in Minot. Staff Sgt. Rebecca Haider, left, Army National Guard, presents Kerry Melgaard, a Navy veteran and resident of The Wellington, a ND Cares coin, thanking him for his service. Melgaard, originally from Warroad, Minn., served in the Navy from 1970-72. Tech. Sgt. Keith Hess, Air National Guard, and Sgt. Tara Loomer, Army National Guard, also handed out coins. The Wellington officially became a partner with the ND Cares Coalition on Tuesday.