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State HHS offers wellness grants to rural hospitals

From fitness and recovery equipment to mindfulness tools and wellness spaces that help reduce burnout, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in the health and well-being of rural healthcare workers through a new funding opportunity for rural hospitals. Applications are now open for the Hospital Wellness Equipment funding opportunity through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). “The healthcare professionals caring for our communities need support, too,” said HHS Commissioner Pat Traynor in a news release. “These frontline workers often ...

Roosevelt library turns eyes to ND

North Dakota couldn’t ask for a better kick off to the opening of the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora than the national attention to be created by a visit from President Donald Trump on July 1, according to U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-ND. Hoeven plans to join in the activities off and on in Medora from July 1 through the grand opening on July 4. He will be participating in a panel on Friday, July 3, with four other North Dakota governors – Kelly Armstrong as moderator, Doug Burgum, Jack Dalrymple and Ed Schafer. U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, also will be ...

Top Air Force officials visit base

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Minot Air Force Base hosted U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink and Sentinel program overseer Gen. Dale White on Monday, June 29, to offer a look at base operations and discuss the proposed modernization efforts. U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-ND, a member of the Senate ...

Victim of plane crash identified

HAZEN – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victim of a plane crash that occurred Sunday, June 28, at Hazen. Michael Hauf, 67, Minot, died from injuries sustained in the crash. The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol and Federal Aviation Administration.

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MACF announces June grant awards

The Minot Area Community Foundation has announced its June 2026 grant awards, approved by the board of directors. The funds distributed totaled $161,081.50, which is a combination of donor-advised distributions and grants in support of local nonprofits and community initiatives. Organizations receiving funding include Christ Lutheran Church Soup Kitchen, Community Action Emergency Food Pantry, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen, Deb’s Circle of Friends, Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Faith United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen, First Lutheran Church Soup Kitchen, Immanuel ...