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MACF announces July grant recipients

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The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) has announced its July 2026 funding awards, approved by the board of directors, totaling $248,608. The total includes $160,445 in donor-advised distributions and grants that support local nonprofits and community initiatives. The total also includes $88,163 in scholarship payments to colleges and universities, fulfilling 50 previously announced scholarship awards. Grant recipients include the American Red Cross, Bishop Ryan Catholic School Foundation, Central Campus Bus Pass Program, Central Campus Pantry, Domestic Violence Crisis Center, ...

Fewer resources available in fair housing cases

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North Dakotans facing housing discrimination issues could be met with even fewer resources because of a lag in federal funding. The High Plains Fair Housing Center is the sole organization in North Dakota helping marginalized clients who claim unfair treatment by a housing provider. Michelle ...

Active Parenting classes to begin in August

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Two Active Parenting classes will be offered online beginning in August. Active Parenting: Ages 5-12 will be held Monday evenings between Aug. 10-31 and on Sept. 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Explore positive discipline and communication techniques that will strengthen your relationship with your child. The interactive program addresses situations and challenges that are expected when parenting a 5-12-year-old child. Active Parenting: Crossroads of Parenting & Divorce will be held Tuesday evenings from Aug. 11-25 and on Sept. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. The program is a five-step seminar designed to ...

Zoo breaks ground on African Plains Pavilion

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Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot is celebrating another milestone in its continued growth with the groundbreaking of the new African Plains Pavilion, the latest addition to the zoo's expanding African Plains experience. Expected to open later this fall, the pavilion will further enhance ...

MACF seeks applicants for youth-focused grant programs

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The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) announced it is accepting applications for two grant programs that support youth development across North Dakota: the NWND Fund for Girls Grants and the Chevron 4-H Club & FFA Chapter Grants. The NWND Fund for Girls Grants support programs that help ...

Minot man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

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A Minot man was arrested on allegations of possession of child sexual abuse material on Wednesday, July 29, according to the Minot Police Department. Police report executing a search warrant with assistance from the North Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force at about 6:30 a.m. at an apartment in southwest Minot, following an investigation initiated from a cyber tip received through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. As a result of the investigation, Franklin M. Burkhert, 32, of Minot, was arrested and charged with 10 counts of Possession of Certain ...