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Applications open for innovation loans

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that applications for the Legacy Investment for Technology (LIFT) program have opened. Applications are due July 30. “The LIFT program supports North Dakota companies as they commercialize innovative technologies developed in our state,” said Brian Opp, CEO of the North Dakota Development Fund. “By investing in innovation, LIFT helps diversify North Dakota’s economy, strengthen our competitive position and accelerate the growth of high-potential businesses.” Since its inception, LIFT has recommended $47.5 million through ...

Research Center precipitation

 At 8 a.m., Monday, July 6, 0.20-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the past 24-hour period.

Milestone marked with Makoti Threshers

Since 2001, the world has changed immensely; however, one thing has remained a constant: a Dunn Center man’s presence, quiet charisma and volunteer labor at the annual Makoti Threshing Show. Each year, Leo Piatz travels about two hours and more than 100 miles one way to breathe life into ...

Construction firm celebrates library completion

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — JE Dunn Construction (JE Dunn) is celebrating the completion and grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL) in Medora. This milestone represents the culmination of a dedicated, multi-year partnership to establish a world-class institution that honors the 26th president’s legacy of leadership and conservation, according to JE Dunn Construction information. As construction manager, JE Dunn helped bring the project from concept to completion through a Construction Management at Risk delivery model alongside the Theodore Roosevelt ...

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 ...