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Commerce department to award more Destination grants

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BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced the opening of an additional funding round for the Destination Development Grant (DDG) program, making $4 million available to advance tourism projects across the state. The funds, originally allocated to ND Country Fest for ...

Deering vintage snowmobile show, ride returns March 1

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DEERING — Now in its 13th year, the Joel Lochthowe and Blaine Kotasek Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride will return to Deering on Sunday, March 1. This annual event draws vintage snowmobile enthusiasts from across the region for a day of history, community and family‑friendly ...

Boy Scouts fundraiser planned

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Minot based Boy Scout Troop 425 and Old Goat Patrol have scheduled the Sixth Annual “Curb-Side-Chili” pick up meal on Feb. 19 from 5-7 p.m at Congregational United Church of Christ at 430 North Broadway. The meal includes a bowl of chili, a bag of shredded cheese, bag of saltines, a ...

17 ND agencies sign up for job buyout program

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A total of 17 North Dakota government agencies are taking part in a voluntary employee buyout program as the state prepares for a dip in revenue. Agencies were notified last week that they could participate in the program, which offers employees three months of wages and benefits if they ...

Equipping ND law enforcement with AEDs saves 90 lives

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An estimated 90 lives have been saved in North Dakota since a grant five years ago equipped law enforcement across North Dakota with modern life-saving equipment. Department of Health and Human Services officials gathered Wednesday in Bismarck to celebrate the success of a grant program ...

ND’s oldest living World War II veteran turns 109

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Ray Curtis, North Dakota’s oldest living World War II veteran and a retired farmer, is celebrating his 109th birthday today, Feb. 11. Curtis, who served in the U.S. Army for five years, including during World War II, also is one of 11 oldest living World War II veterans in the United ...