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Task Force 21 to convene nuclear triad event

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Task Force 21, a military support and advocacy initiative of the Minot Area Chamber EDC, will return to the Washington, D.C., area this September to host the 15th Annual Task Force 21 Nuclear Triad Symposium. According to MACEDC information, the event will bring together senior military leaders, policymakers and national security experts for a day of strategic discussions on the state of nuclear deterrence in 2026 and the critical role Minot Air Force Base plays in securing the nation. The symposium will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, ...

Head Start hosting coat drive

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Head start in Minot will be holding a coat drive during September, though coats are not the only needed donations. The greatest needs are snowpants sizes 2T-7/8, snow boots sizes toddler 5-13 and youth 1-5, coats sizes 3T-7/8 and warm cold-rated gloves. The donation timeline is Sept. 1-30, and the drop off location is Qdoba, 1700 S. Broadway, Minot. Head Start is expecting more than 100 donations and is hoping for extras for the families of the children it will be helping. Clothing can be brand new or gently used. This is first year that Head Start has held a coat drive, but the ...

HHS gives notice of security breach

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The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing notice of a security incident that involves protected health information (PHI) of certain Developmental Disabilities service recipients. On July 21, the North Dakota Information Technology Department (NDIT) identified a phishing email attack targeting HHS. NDIT acted immediately to stop the phishing email attack. On July 22, NDIT detected unusual sign-in activity related to the incident. Upon investigation, NDIT determined three employees within Developmental Disabilities had interacted with the phishing ...

Eagles Wings brings Latin Fest to Minot

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Eagles Wings Church is putting together its first ever Latin Fest to celebrate Hispanic heritage month and bring together the community. The event on Saturday, Sept. 19, is free for all ages and will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring vendors, art, food and beverages, the celebration will additionally include dancing, games and a live DJ. Worship pastor and Spanish-speaking service director David Espinoza said the food will be from different Hispanic and Latino countries. “For sure it’s going to be Dominican, Mexican and Colombian food, so you’re going to taste a little bit of ...

Court dates set in child death case

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Preliminary hearings have been set for Oct. 1 in North Central District Court in Minot for Craig Michael Kerzmann, 49, and Sarah Kerzmann, 45, who faces charges of failing to report the corpse of a child and disturbing a human burial site, both Class C felonies. According to the court affidavit, on Aug. 21, the Minot Police Department was contacted by a neighbor of Craig and Sarah Kerzmann, who resided in a Minot mobile home park. The neighbor stated Sarah Kerzmann admitted while intoxicated that there was a deceased child in her closet. Sarah Kerzmann said she had given birth to ...

Forest Service offers free entry to fourth graders

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BISMARCK – The Forest Service-Dakota Prairie Grasslands encourages families, schools and communities nationwide to take part in the Every Kid Outdoors program, a national initiative that provides U.S. fourth grade students and their families free entry to more than 2,000 federal lands, waters and national parks for a year. The pass covers free entry for the eligible fourth grader, free entry for all children younger than age 16, free entry for up to three accompanying adults or everyone in one personal passenger vehicle at sites where vehicle fees apply. It is good for access to ...