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FAA awards nearly $32 million to ND airports

BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded nearly $32 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for Minot and other airports across North Dakota. U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, R-ND, announced the grant awards Thursday, July 2. Area airports receiving funding are: – $7.63 million to Minot International Airport to rehabilitate Runway 8/26, reconstruct and replace runway end identifier lights, reconstruct runway lighting, realign Taxiway B and construct the southern portion of taxiway. – $519,840 to ...

Red, White & Donate Blood Drive set for July 7

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – A Red, White & Donate Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, July 7, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Minot Air Force Base Exchange, 362 Missile Ave. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment on Tuesday, visit Vitalant.org or call 307-899-6633. Participation is for those who have base access. Donations will be accepted throughout the month of July by contacting Vitalant at 1919 N. Broadway in Minot. Blood donations will help veterans, Wreaths Across America and Civil Air Patrol cadets. A North Dakota veteran receives a free pint of blood for every 5 pints ...

Scouts to hold 29th annual car wash

Scouting America Boy Troop 425 will hold its 29th annual car wash Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Congregational United Church of Christ, 430 N. Broadway. A freewill donation will be accepted. Proceeds will go to help the troop with summer camp expenses. A yard sale will be going on at the same time. Proceeds from the yard sale will help the troop bus fund and also help Scouts with camping expenses.

Youth compete at ND Junior Beef Expo

WATFORD CITY – The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) welcomed nearly 60 youth exhibitors and their families to the 31st annual North Dakota Junior Beef Expo June 27-28 at the McKenzie County Ag Expo in Watford City. “The Junior Beef Expo was started to provide an opportunity ...

North Central Extension Field Day set for July 15

Farmers, crop advisers, agribusiness professionals and community members are invited to a field day hosted by North Dakota State University’s North Central Research Extension Center on July 15. The annual event will provide the latest research-based information on crop production, livestock, ...

Midco hosts free day at Minot zoo

Midco announced it is inviting the Minot community to enjoy a full day of free family fun during Midco Free Day at Roosevelt Park Zoo on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., with complimentary admission for all guests. “We invite the Minot community to explore a variety of amazing animals, the Discovery Barn, giraffe feeding station and more,” said Midco Senior Community Relations Coordinator Hanna Bartels in a news release. “From carousel rides to the Critter Caboose and zoo trading cards, there’s something for guests of all ages to enjoy.” “Roosevelt Park Zoo is ...