Brad Reed, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of North Dakota, from West Fargo, will be guest speaker at the Veterans Day program in Minot on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The program begins at 11 a.m. in the Armory inside the Minot Municipal Auditorium at 420 3rd Ave. SW. Staff Sgt. Robert Hellemn of Minot Air Force Base will serve as master of ceremonies. This year's program is hosted by the Minot VFW, Post 753.
FARGO – The Fargo VA Health Care System has announced the launch of its new Patient Assisted Parking service, a program designed to make visits easier, safer, and more convenient for veterans. The initiative was officially introduced Monday, Nov. 9, with an internal ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility’s main entrance. Patient Assisted Parking is operated by Parking Veterans Inc., a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business, and offers veterans a seamless parking experience from the moment they arrive. Attendants greet veterans at the north main entrance and ensure each ...
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 ...
BISMARCK – The Dakota Prairie Grasslands is releasing a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and proposed route maps for the Little Missouri National Grassland (LMNG) Travel Plan and is seeking public comment. The 30-day public comment period closes Dec. 8. The Travel Plan project is intended to identify and designate National Forest System roads on the LMNG that will be open to public motorized travel. The proposed action was developed through collaboration with local, state and federal partner agencies; agricultural producers; representatives of the oil and gas industry; natural ...
BISMARCK – North Dakota will receive $206 million for the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), the state’s congressional delegation announced Monday, Nov. 9. The award keeps the state on track to receive up to $1 billion over the five years of the RHTP. “This $206 million award builds on the progress North Dakota has made so far under the Rural Health Transformation Program and will unlock more opportunities to build a continuum of care across our state,” U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-ND, said. He noted the award is timely, coming after conversation last ...
BISMARCK – From equipping firefighters to supporting local libraries and improving community gathering spaces, local community foundations help turn hometown generosity into lasting support. During National Community Foundation Week, Nov. 12–18, the North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) announced, it is recognizing the donors and volunteers who make that work possible. Established in 1976, NDCF is a statewide community foundation that connects charitable giving with community needs. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $141 million in grants benefiting North ...