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Commerce accepting LIFT applications

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced it is accepting applications to Investment for Technology until Nov. 9. LIFT is an innovation loan fund that supports technology advancement by providing financing for commercialization of intellectual property within the state of North Dakota. Loan funds are designed to enhance capacity and, to the extent possible, leverage state, federal and private sources of funding. Commerce works with the Bank of North Dakota to manage and administer the loan fund. LIFT loan terms include no interest for the first three years ...

Children’s librarian earns award

Randi Monley of the Minot Public Library has been named 2026 Librarian of the Year by the North Dakota Library Association. Monley has served the City of Minot for 13 years as Minot Public Library Children’s librarian. She has implemented popular children’s programming including READ Dogs, Smart Start and Kindness Knights. “Randi’s motto has been to ‘see kids for who they are where they are’ and our community has seen the fruits of those efforts,” Minot Public Library Director Josh Pikka said. “She also envisioned the recent remodel for the Children’s Library, as well ...

Holiday decor, book sale set for Oct. 17

Bethany Lutheran Church Women will hold a Holiday Decor and Book Sale Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m.-noon at the church. There will be an assortment of books, jewelry, holiday decor, along with caramel rolls and a variety of soups and sandwiches. Free-will donations will support future charity requests.

ND Children’s Cabinet outlines next steps

The North Dakota Children's Cabinet visited Minot on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to discuss and learn more about the regional needs and problems regarding the well being for those ages birth to 20 during its roadshow. Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, cabinet coordinator Jason Callahan, Sen. Kathy Hogan and ...

AGRICULTURE NEWS

NRCS extends program application deadlines The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in North Dakota is extending the Fiscal Year 2027 application batching period for several conservation programs to provide producers additional opportunities to apply ...

County hears concerns over shared courtroom

A meeting with the Ward County Commission’s Building Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 7, didn’t serve to remove objections of North Central District Court staff to a proposed courtroom sharing arrangement with Minot Municipal Court. However, efforts to find a way for the county to accommodate ...