Second round of economic impact payments on its way
MINOT, N.D. – As the second round of economic impact payments are rolled out, some Minot residents like local college student Blake Lannan said they never received the first one. “I haven’t received either of the stimulus checks, I’m a little upset about it but…
Cautious optimism as COVID-19 vaccine reaches North Dakota’s hardest hit county
MINOT, N.D. — Dr. Jeffrey Sather preached vigilance minutes after he received his dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, one of the first administered in Minot. “I’m proud of this,” said the doctor, chief of staff at Minot’s Trinity Health, holding up his vaccination card as…
Minot begins rapid testing
MINOT, N.D. – The City of Minot is partnering with the Department of Health to provide rapid testing at Fire Station 1 as people return from holiday travel. People Your News Leader talked to are glad to know sooner, and hopefully get back to work…
Minot church hosts 3rd annual Christmas Mall for families in need
MINOT, N.D. – A Minot church is in its third year of a unique event to help provide gifts to families in need this holiday season. First Assembly of God’s annual Christmas mall had 300 families register for the event. Parents stopped in to pick…
Minot takes first at Legacy Invite
MINOT, N.D. – The Magicians paced the six-team field with a team score of 718.5 to win by a large margin. Bismarck High School came in second with a team total of 354 points. In the 200-yard freestyle, Minot’s Grant Schaeffer took first with a…
ND Dollars for Scholars accepting scholarship applications
N.D. – North Dakota Dollars for Scholars is accepting scholarship applications from North Dakota high school seniors and current college students starting Jan. 1. More than $91,000 in scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 each for the 2021-22 academic year. Every student…
Minot bookstore owners react to string of thefts
MINOT, N.D. – Two Minot bookstores had shoplifting incidents yesterday within hours from each other. Minot Police said they do not have anyone in custody at this time, but believe the incidents could be related. Nature’s Nook Children’s Toys and Books owner Deb Peery said…
Medical workers honored at Minot Air Force Base for COVID efforts
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Air Force Base recognized medical personnel for their response to COVID-19 in a special ceremony Friday. Roughly 300 medics take care of more than 12,000 airmen and citizens on Minot Air Force Base. “Trying to make sure that we stay safe…
Minot to work with visitors bureau in expanding tourism events
MINOT, N.D. – The city of Minot is investing just under $500,000 in an enterprise agreement to bring more tourism to the area. Last month aldermen approved an economic recovery and resiliency effort proposed by Visit Minot. Monday night, they approved the enterprise agreement for…
Support for Souris Valley United Way amid challenging year
MINOT, N.D. – The Souris Valley United Way received a much-needed financial boost this week, after a year of increased needs and slow donations. The non-profit usually holds four fundraising events throughout the year to support programs at local organizations like the Domestic Violence Crisis…
