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MACEDC hires strategic communications director

The Minot Area Chamber EDC has announced Tim Olson has returned to the organization to serve as its strategic communications director. Olson officially assumed the role on Jan. 12. In this position, Olson leads MACEDC’s strategic messaging and storytelling across its five core pillars: ...

MRP 2.0 to host youth acting classes

Mouse River Players 2.0 will hold “Acting Fun-da-mentals” for youth ages second grade and older on Saturdays, Feb. 14 and 21. No pre-registration is required. The classes run from 1-2:30 pm at Mouse River Players Theatre at 115 1st St. SE. The classes include basic movement, acting games ...

County hears concerns over easements on ag land values

The Ward County Commission is reviving a complaint related to federal wildlife easements on agricultural land. The impetus came from the county’s Soils Committee, which makes recommendations on agricultural values for tax purposes. At the commission’s meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20, Chairman ...

ND Commerce announces energy grants for communities

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce is inviting communities, schools and local governments to apply for energy grant programs that promote efficiency and sustainability. In addition, businesses can take advantage of a low-interest Revolving Loan Program. The State Energy ...

Extension Service to host webinar on aging

FARGO – North Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota State University Extension are hosting a three-part webinar series designed to help older adults, families and professionals navigate key issues in aging. These workshops are offered as live Zoom webinars. There will be three ...

Council deals with efforts to limit ALPR technology

After narrowly approving the police department’s use of automatic license plate readers Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Minot City Council considered a series of motions from council member Mike Blessum to limit the use of the system. Minot Police will be able to turn on the ALPR system already in ...