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SSA to issue commemorative cards for newborns

Local News July 7, 2026

BALTIMORE, Md. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a first-of-its-kind commemorative Social Security card for children born in the United States between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026, celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The limited-edition cards, identical in function to a standard Social Security card, will feature the official Freedom 250 logo in black ink, marking the recipient’s birth during the nation’s 250th year. According to SSA information, the commemorative cards will be issued as part of the Enumeration at Birth (EAB) program, ...

Indian Affairs seeks applications for Tribal Tourism Grants

Local News July 7, 2026

WASHINGTON – The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs is seeking applications for $2.4 million in Tribal Tourism Grants to support tribes in expanding tourism visibility and driving increased visitation to tribal destinations. “Tribal tourism offers a powerful opportunity for tribal nations to share their histories, cultures and traditions while creating jobs and generating sustainable economic growth in their communities,” Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Billy Kirkland said. Grants, ranging in value from $200,000 to $300,000 each, will be awarded to 10 ...

Volunteers give air museum's F-15 facelift

Local News July 7, 2026

Volunteers have been giving a facelift to the F-15, an outdoor static display at the Dakota Territory Air Museum in Minot. The painting began prior to the early June reunion of former F-15 pilots and their spouses from across the country held at the air museum. Darrel Kerzmann, museum ...

Public should be alert to electrical hazards

Local News July 7, 2026

During the summer season, the public is encouraged to stay alert to electrical hazards that can exist in and around marinas, docks, launch ramps, swimming pools and hot tubs. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a nonprofit organization, although many people are unfamiliar with the risks associated with electricity in and around water, incidents involving electric shock drowning (ESD) continue to cause serious injuries and fatalities each year. ESD occurs when faulty electrical wiring or equipment on boats or piers causes an electrical current to leak into ...

Applications open for innovation loans

Local News July 7, 2026

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

Local News July 7, 2026

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.