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New foundation accepting grant applications

Town & Country Credit Union has announced the launch of the Town & Country Credit Union Foundation. Grant applications are open to eligible nonprofit organizations and close on Nov. 15. Founded through contributions and donations, the Town & Country Credit Union Foundation provides grants to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for projects, programs and capital campaigns that create meaningful, positive impact. Grant applications are reviewed and awarded quarterly by the Town & Country Credit Union Foundation Board of Directors. The first awards will be made in December. The ...

Hearing set in overdose death case

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Dec. 17 in North Central District Court for a Minot man charged with delivery of methadone in an overdose death, a Class A felony. Casimir Robert James Black, 39, was arrested Oct. 6 and bail was set Oct. 8. According to the court affidavit, ...

USDA Rural Development invests in ND

BISMARCK – USDA Rural Development State Director Tom Campbell recently announced nearly $70 million in rural community investments in North Dakota. Among projects funded this year include $333,400 to tThe City of Dunseith to remove and replace the boilers and water heaters in the Dunseith Community Nursing Home. The new water heaters and boilers will ensure more reliable hot water, improved safety and higher energy efficiency resulting in reduced maintenance costs. The Spirit Lake Tribe will use a $1 million grant to fund a commercial, land-based aquaculture facility on the ...

Students attend ND FBLA leadership conference

Members of the Minot High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the ND FBLA Fall Leadership Conference in Bismarck on Oct. 4-5. Almost 500 FBLA high school and middle school members and advisers from across the state participated in this conference, where the ...

Minot’s Best Bites serves up success

Minot’s Best Bites delivered a night of food, fun and community connection on Aug. 27, with nearly 6,000 samples served as local restaurants showcased some of the best flavors the community has to offer. Presented by Aspire Credit Union, the event brought together 16 local food vendors at Citizens Alley. In total, 5,960 samples were sold, with 13 of the 16 participating vendors selling out. Taking the top spot for the night was Iron Horse Kitchen and Bar, which sold an impressive 651 sliders, making its sliders the most popular individual item of the event. In addition to ...

Glenburn under boil water order

A water line break has left Glenburn residents under a boil order until repairs can be made and the water is confirmed to be in compliance with drinking water standards. The city informed residents on Sunday, Oct. 11, to boil water before use because of the possibility that disease-causing organisms may have entered the water supply due to water line breaks that caused a loss of pressure to the distribution system. Repair of the pipeline issue was to be initiated Monday, Oct. 12. Completion time will be determined after examining the scope of the repair. Glenburn residents temporarily ...