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Federal grants support area initiatives

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BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the award of more than $4.2 million to programs and initiatives across North Dakota, according to U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND. Among those receiving funding are: – $1.92 million to Spectra Health in Devils Lake through the Health Center Program to support comprehensive primary and preventive care. – $1.8 million to Northland Community Health Center in Turtle Lake through the Health Center Program to support comprehensive primary and preventive care. – $156,463 to Minot State University to support the ...

MACF announces May grant recipients

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The Minot Area Community Foundation has announced its May 2026 grant awards, approved by the board of directors earlier this month. The funds distributed totaled $112,248.00, which is a combination of donor-advised distributions and grants in support of local nonprofits and community initiatives. Organizations receiving funding are Camp Metigoshe, CASO, Magic City Discovery Center Endowment Fund, Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch, Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Local Motives-Levitt Summer Concert Series, Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry, Men’s Winter Refuge, Minot Area Partnership Services, ...

103-year-old McClusky woman receives Congressional Medal

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McCLUSKY - Sen. John Hoeven, R-ND, on Thursday, May 28, honored Elsie Reiswig, a 103-year-old World War II “Rosie the Riveter” from McClusky by presenting her with the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Medal in recognition of her service and contributions to the nation during World War II. ...

New non-emergency phone number for Minot Central Dispatch

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The City of Minot announced Thursday, May 28, that Minot Central Dispatch has a new non-emergency phone number. With the addition of the new number, 701-857-1500, the previous phone number will remain active but will connect callers directly to the Minot Police Department. The purpose of the transition was to allow callers needing non-emergency dispatch services to bypass a recorded phone tree and help ensure telecommunicators remain available for dispatch-related communications rather than administrative police department calls. In the event of an emergency, the public is advised ...

Special week sharpens operational readiness across 5th Bomb Wing

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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – The 5th Bomb Wing (5BW) conducted Warbird Week, a series of readiness exercises that test Airmen's ability to operate and respond under challenging circumstances, from May 11-15. Units within the 5th Bomb Wing encountered a number of scenarios throughout the week ...

Minot Police seek assistance with burglary investigation

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The Minot Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the burglary of a southwest Minot business on May 9. According to Minot Police information, the burglary occurred about 5:41 a.m. Investigators believe the suspect may have sustained cuts ...