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MACEDC’s earns public policy award for cottage food law advocacy

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The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) has announced it has received the 2026 Public Policy of the Year award from Mid-America Chamber Executives (MACE), a prestigious regional honor recognizing excellence in advocacy and policy leadership. The award was presented on April 29 during the MACE ...

Grand Forks AFB selected for counter-drone program

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GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE – U.S. Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven announced Grand Forks Air Force Base has been named by the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as one of four sites nationwide for a new pilot program testing advanced Counter-Unmanned ...

Williston named 2025 Tree City USA

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WILLISTON – The Arbor Day Foundation has named Williston a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community. According to a news release, the Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture ...

Local bands take part in Williston Band Day

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WILLISTON — Bands from Minot and Minot Air Force Base were among groups taking part in the 99th annual Williston Band Day Saturday, May 10, in Williston. Seahawks Blue Thunder, a high-energy entertainment drumline from Seattle, Washington, also participated in the event. The drumline was ...

Milestones

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln LINCOLN, Neb. – Ryan Elizabeth Bodine of Velva was among graduates from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 8-9. Bodine earned a Master of Arts from the Office of Graduate Studies. North Dakota State College of ...

Border visit spurs advocacy for detainee

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Former residents of the Minot area who recently participated in an educational trip to the United States’ southern border are joining the call for humanitarian release of a Immigration & Customs Enforcement detainee from Minnesota. Among those making the trip were Bruce and Cindy ...