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Showcase of Businesses set for Nov. 12

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The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) will hold its 2026 Showcase of Business, presented by SRT, Thursday, Nov. 12. This year’s theme, “Roll Out the Red Carpet,” will bring together more than 70 creative booths showcasing local businesses for an evening of networking, food, drinks, live music by Little Chicago Funk and prize drawings for those in attendance. It will take place from 5–8 p.m. at the North Dakota State Fair Center's Magic Place. The Showcase of Business is a signature event of MACEDC that gives local businesses a creative way to highlight their products and ...

Magic City Discovery Center receives grant

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The Magic City Discovery Center has announced it has been awarded a $5,000 Gibbens Memorial Grant from the North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD). This grant will support the Discovery Center's Sensory Friendly Nights, helping create more accessible, welcoming and inclusive experiences for children and families with sensory needs and disabilities. The Discovery Center currently hosts Sensory Friendly Nights on the third Monday of each month. During these special evenings, the museum dims the lights, reduces attendance and closes louder exhibits to provide a more comfortable ...

New ranger joins McKenzie District

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WATFORD CITY – The Dakota Prairie Grasslands has announced Michael Engelhart has joined the organization as district ranger for the McKenzie Ranger District, headquartered in Watford City. Engelhart comes to the Dakota Prairie Grasslands from the Moab/Monticello Ranger District on Utah's Manti-La Sal National Forest, where he served as district ranger. As district ranger, Engelhart will provide leadership for the McKenzie Ranger District portion of the Little Missouri National Grassland, the largest national grassland in the United States. The Little Missouri National Grassland ...

MSU students receive scholarships

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Ten Minot State University students have been awarded a total of $43,500 in scholarships from the Sadie, Alexander and Dr. John A. Harchanko Endowment. The Harchanko Endowment was established through a gift from the estate of John Harchanko to provide ongoing scholarship support for Native American students at MSU. Halia Aldrich, Dusten Charbonneau, Maria Cree, Wallace Decoteau, Landon Hurley, Melissa Morin, Madison Mundy, Alexis Murphy, Meadow Poitra and Teri Poitra were announced as recipients in 2026, according to the MSU Development Foundation.

Leadership Awareness Weekend to be held

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BISMARCK – North Dakota youth interested in learning about city and state government, political parties, elections and how bills become law are invited to register for Leadership Awareness Weekend, to be held Feb. 14-15 in Bismarck. “Leadership Awareness Weekend allows students to take what they’re learning in the classroom and see it in real life,” says Kelly Parker, North Dakota State University Extension 4-H youth development specialist. “We just came out of election season, and now our youth get to see how policies are developed, debated and shaped as our Legislature ...

Foundation holds awards luncheon

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INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation distributed $162,760 in support of various agency projects across 11 counties at its 28th Regional Grant Award Luncheon held Thursday, Nov. 12, in Minot. "We are very fortunate here, because of what you all do," Minot Mayor Mark Jantzer said. "You take ...