MINOT Chamber Communicator

The Minot Area Chamber of Commerce and You!

Vol. XLIII, Issue No. 8 www.minotchamber.org August 2020 Minot One Brand Campaign unveiled

Leaders from Visit Minot, Minot Area Chamber of Commerce, the Minot Area Inside the Development Corporation (MADC), with partners from the community revealed all Communicator that makes Minot magic through a city- wide cohesive brand effort called It’s Page 2: New and Magic in Minot! returning members Colorful and vibrant just like the city, It’s the logo on social media, digital billboards, and support Chamber’s Magic in Minot features a unified logo, mes- a mural in downtown Minot. The goal was to saging and plan to highlight a community full get the community talking about the colorful mission; Chamber mem- of energy and a spirit for being a better place to new images they were seeing and make them bers volunteer for live, visit and love. The brand was developed want to be part of this magic, too. census; Women Connect through a collaborative effort by community Citizens and organizations of Minot are invit- event set for Sept. 15. partners to highlight the city to those who live ed to share what makes Minot magic to them . in North Dakota and beyond. Upload a photo or video to www.magicin- Page 3: 11 named Eagle The three core partners have been teasing the minot.com or use the hashtag #MagicInMinot with your picture. Award winners; HUD reveal of the new brand by silently unveiling reallocation of funds. Page 5: Members Merger talks remain on the front burner proposed for Chamber The Minot Area Chamber of Commerce and fit not only for our members, but the communi- board. the MADC Executive Boards continue behind ty and our employees,” said John MacMartin, the scenes work on combining the two organi- Minot Chamber president and MADC interim Page 6: Chamber zations. The group is working with legal coun- president. “This makes sense on so many levels Ambassadors celebrate sel on bylaws and regulations, while a commit- and it seems that the timing is also ideal with groundbreaking; Dale tee has been designated to work on the makeup staffing needs in both organizations,” of budgeting and finances including member- MacMartin said. The boards from MADC and Carnegie graduates ship dues. the Chamber continue to work towards the goal receive awards. “As we continue this process, we can see the of merging with a plan on all being complete by benefits of the merger and how it will be a good first quarter of 2021. Page 7: Ag Committee hosts breakfast and Brag Up Ag Golf Scramble. Business After Hours - Roosevelt Park Zoo Pages 8-16: Members Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 • 5 – 7 p.m. offer news and updates. Roosevelt Park Zoo Come out and enjoy the new exhibits while social distancing! Network with other Page 17: Calendar of Chamber members, enjoy some delicious food, and take your chance at some great events prizes, including $500 in Chamber Bucks! If winner is not present, $50 in Chamber Bucks is guaranteed. (Must be present to win) $5 charge at the door

MINOT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE New Members OMMERCE The Minot Chamber welcomes new members. Please let these new members know how C much of a value they are to our community. P.O. Box 940 • Minot, ND 58702 • 852-6000 LIFE HYDRATION [email protected] • minotchamber.org 125 Coral Court • Minot AFB, ND 58704 • 719-460-5655 • Sammi Tatro, Owner Email: [email protected] • Website: www.thebesthydration.com Material published in the Chamber Life Hydration will work with health-oriented individuals interested in making changes to Communicator expresses the viewpoints or policies make the world a greater place. Additionally, Life Hydration offers education classes on of the Communicator, the Minot Area Chamber of hydration, health, and chemical reduction. Commerce and its Board of Directors. The purpose NORTHLAND PACE of this newsletter is to communicate with the mem- 2700 8th St. NW • Minot, ND 58703 • 701-857-8045 • Fax: 701-857-8064 bership of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce. Christy Dannels, Site Director Email: [email protected] • Website: northlandpace.com Publisher ...... L. John MacMartin,CCE The goal of PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is to assist individuals Editor...... Carla Dolan, IOM who are at risk of nursing home care to remain living safely in their home and community Managing Editor...... Patty Steele with the supportive services of Northland PACE.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF Chamber members to collect census information L. John MacMartin, CCE ...... President Census volunteers will work at the Marketplace Arrowhead location to encourage those who haven’t filled out the census to do so there. They will have an iPad and information Carla Dolan, IOM...... Program Director on filling out the census in just minutes. Watch for those volunteers at Marketplace Lisa Moldenhauer ...... Administrative Assistant Arrowhead Aug. 3 through 8. Thank you to those of you who have signed up to help! Chanda DeCent...... Chamber/MADC Finance Director Find ways to navigate change & uncertainty Jaime Hauge...... MADC Administrative Assistant Mark your calendars for the next Minot Women Connect event on Sept. Carla Vannett...... MVD Manager 15: “You Got This! Small Steps to Wellbeing during Dynamic Times.” Join Lacey Coleman...... MVD Clerk the conversation about navigating change and uncertainty. Discover small Wendy Keldson ...... MVD Clerk steps to boost your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing at work and Amy Morse...... MVD Clerk home. Women Connect favorite Maggie Bohannon, a licensed therapist, will Tracey Oja ...... MVD Clerk be leading a discussion on what you can do to help yourself and those around you during Kimberly Reedy ...... MVD Clerk times of social isolation and economic unrest. MINOT AREA CHAMBER OF Interested participants can register for this Women Connect event at the Minot Area COMMERCE Chamber of Commerce website www.minotchamber.org by navigating to the calendar and BOARD MEMBERS: selecting September 15. The cost to attend is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for non- Tom Rafferty Chair members. Attendance will be virtual and in person socially distanced at Oak Park Theater. (Verendrye Electric Coop) ...... 852-0406 We will be surveying attendees ahead of time to provide feedback as to topics they may be challenged with and/or seeking more information. Please email minotwomenconnect Jeff McElwain Chair Elect @gmail.com to be included in the survey. (Ackerman-Estvold)...... 837-8737 Missy Feist Erickson Treasurer Renewals (Peoples State Bank)...... 852-0328 The Chamber extends a big “THANK YOU” to our members who have renewed their Doug Hollingsworth Past Chair membership from June 26 through July 24, 2020. Your continued support helps your Jason Zimmerman Past Chair (Minot Chamber promote the business community and do the work seen in the pages of this Area Community Foundation) ...... 852-0646 newsletter. Ryon Boen (Western Agency)...... 852-5383 Acme Tools Hight Construction LLC Northern Bottling Burdick Job Corps Center ICON Architectural Group Northland Health Centers Debbie Harris (Fianceé) ...... 838-9616 Burger King Larson Law Firm, P.C. Northwestern Mutual Cassidy Hjelmstad Century 21 Action Realtors, Lien’s Jewelry Olive Garden (SRT Communications, Inc.) ...... 838-9719 Inc. Little Caesars Pinkerton Animal Hospital Chippewa Resources Make-A-Wish Pinnacle Financial Group Les Knudson (AGT Foods)...... 839-7530 Incorporated McGee, Hankla, & Backes, Pringle & Herigstad, P.C. Jessica Merchant Coca-Cola Bottling Company P.C. RDO Equipment Co. (Olson & Burns, P.C.)...... 839-1740 High Country Minot Family YMCA Rotary Club of Minot Monica Peterson (Enbridge) ...... 857-0929 Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Minot Health & Rehab Signal Realtors Dakota Fence Minot Park District Slumberland/Tollefson’s Mary Prough (Ryan Chevrolet)...... 852-3571 Dakota Property Management ND Division of Vocational Carpetland/Carpet Garage Randy Schwan (Trinity Health) ...... 857-5635 Edgewood Minot Senior Rehabilitation Veterans of Foreign Wars Ben Slind (Thompson Larson Living, LLC North Central Human Service Wilbur Ellis Company Enerbase Cooperative Center Funeral Home) ...... 852-3446 Resources North Dakota State Fair Cathy Tweten (Dakota Square) ...... 839-7500 Minot Area Chamber of Commerce August 2020 2 July Eagle Awards The Eagle Award winners were recognized in July and thanked for superior customer service skills. If you would like to nominate someone for outstanding customer service, please call the Chamber at 852-6000 for a nomination form, or visit the website at minotchamber.org. A spe- cial thank you goes out to Homesteaders Restaurant, Anytime Fitness, and Waxing the City for providing gift certificates for each Eagle recipient.

DUSTIN ESLINGER JEROME KRAMER SHANE MOE LEVI BJERTNESS LARRY HOFF Northwest Tire Northwest Tire Marketplace Foods Birdy’s Hydromulching Lyle’s Moving & Delivery

MIKE THOMASON CHARLES MOORE THOMAS CARRAHER KATIE KADLEC ABEL SALAZAR KRISTI BURGESS Lyle’s Moving & Delivery Walmart Supercenter The Computer Store Burckhard Orthodontics North Hill Dollar Tree Don Bessette Motors, Inc. HUD approves substantial amendment to reallocate $6 million The U.S. Department of Housing and the City of Minot’s management of the fed- in downtown Minot; one of the program’s Urban Development has approved a sub- eral grants, especially our commitment to goals is to invest CDBG-NDR funds to stantial amendment request from the City assuring strict compliance with all applica- support sustained growth. The gathering of Minot to reallocate $6 million from the ble federal rules and regulations,” Zakian space component of the City’s CDBG- now-abandoned gathering space project to said. NDR Action Plan was eliminated by the two other projects. Because both projects were already City Council earlier this year after agree- John Zakian, the City of Minot’s funded within the Community ment could not be reached on a suitable site National Disaster Resilience program man- Development Block Grant National in downtown Minot. ager, said the $6 million originally intend- Disaster Resilience Action Plan, the City The City was awarded $74.3 million in ed for the gathering space project will be has launched the required environmental 2016 through HUD’s National Disaster split between two other approved projects review process. HUD approval on the City Resilience competition. The funds must be in the City’s initial action plan: $4 million Hall environmental review is expected spent by Sept. 30, 2022, although the 13 to the relocation of City Hall and the Minot within two weeks, with approval of the grantees have requested that deadline be Police Department’s central dispatch, and environmental review for the Center for extended to 2025. $2 million to the Center for Technical Technical Education expected around For more information contact the Public Education. Labor Day. Once the approvals have been Information Office at 857-4727 or by email “HUD’s approval with no conditions received, the City can proceed. at [email protected]. reinforces their continued confidence in Both projects are planned to be located

Chamber University Learn best practices for creating a YouTube channel Aug. 12 Chamber University presents an opportunity to further promote your business. Learn how to get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services, and drives engagement with your brand. In this workshop best practices will be discussed for: • Understanding different video formats • How to setup a YouTube channel • Making good creative videos, and how to target and measure the results Set for Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 11:30 a.m., this webinar is free for members. Sign up today at the link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6210840327220731916.

Minot Area Chamber of Commerce August 2020 3 PAID ADVERTISEMENT: Minot Area Chamber of Commerce CONTACT THE CHAMBER TO PLACE YOUR AD: 701-852-6000 • [email protected] August 2020 4 Members proposed for Chamber board Nominees have been proposed for Les Knudson (AGT Foods) grew up in Slind graduated with three-year terms on the Minot Area Crosby, ND, where he still lives. He a bachelor’s degree in Chamber of Commerce Board of received a degree in mechanical engi- business management Directors beginning Oct. 1, 2020. They neering from the University of North from Minot State are as follows: Dakota. He owned Superior Grains, a University, then com- Jason Zimmerman is the president of grain and seed busi- pleted his applied asso- the Minot Area Community Foundation ness, which he sold to ciates degree in and a third generation Minot native. AGT Foods in 2007. Funeral Service Ben Slind Thomposon-Larson Zimmerman is a past partner of The He has worked for Education from Mt. Funeral Home Holiday Inn and AGT Foods since then. Hood Community Holiday Inn Express In a five-year time- College in Gresham, OR, in 2001. He in Minot, the former frame, he helped build also specializes in helping make pre- Flood Recovery facilities all over the arrangements for funerals or for those of Les Knudson Coordinator with the world for AGT Foods. AGT Foods loved ones. In 2008, Ben City of Minot & He was integral in the attained his North Dakota Insurance Ward County and design and build of the Minot operation, Producers License and has assisted Jason Zimmerman was most recently and has served as the manager of the numerous people in setting up a life insur- Minot Area Community Foundation employed with First Minot operation since 2012. He is cur- ance policy or funeral trust account. Western Bank & rently Division Head of Ingredients Slind and his wife, Jennifer, have two Trust as a Business Banking officer. Operations. daughters: Eve and Avery. He is extensively active in and around the Minot community. He is a past chair Mary Prough is a lifelong native of Monica Peterson was most recently a and current board member of the Minot Minot. A 1996 graduate of Bishop Ryan one-year board appointee, and will be fill- Area Chamber of Commerce and a High School, she received her bachelor’s ing in for another board member who is Commissioner of the ND State Water degree from Minot unable to fulfill their term. Commission. State University in Peterson grew up in Mohall, ND, and Zimmerman is married to Dusty and 2008. Since the age of has a bachelor’s degree in business enjoys golfing, skiing, and hunting. 15, she devoted herself administration from the to learning the ins and University of North Jeff McElwain, chair-elect for the outs of the car busi- Dakota, as well as a Chamber Board of Directors, is the con- ness. That on-the-job senior certified profes- struction division manager for Ackerman- Mary Prough training at Ryan sional designation from Estvold. He has been with the company Ryan Chevrolet Family Dealerships the Society of Human since its beginning in 2003, where he is included graduating Resource also one of a group of owners. from the NADA Academy in 2006, which Management. Monica Peterson Additionally, he farms with his brother in put her in position to take on a greater Peterson has been in Enbridge the Max area. leadership role in the organization. the HR field for 15 McElwain is a mem- Prough currently serves as general man- years, most recently as an HR Advisor ber of the Colin Brown ager at both Ryan Nissan and Ryan with Enbridge. She is involved with Y’s Mens, chairman of Honda. many community organizations, includ- the YMCA building She and her husband, Shane are proud ing Souris Valley United Way, Minot committee, a member parents of five young boys: Michael, Noon Rotary, Minot Curling Club, and of the YMCA board of Jack, Thomas, Charlie and Daniel. Minot Family YMCA, to name a few. directors, and served as Jeff McElwain Peterson tries to stay active by utilizing past chair of the Ackerman-Estvold Ben Slind, a life-long Minot resident, local parks and facilities for running, bik- Chamber’s Infrastructure Committee. has been a licensed funeral director since ing, golfing, cross country skiing, curling, He and his wife Holly have one son, 2001, and a member of the Thompson- etc. Two of her loves are food and travel, James. Larson Funeral Home professional staff so she always seeks out new foods wher- of licensed funeral directors since June ever she goes. of 2004

Minot Area Chamber of Commerce August 2020 5 Groundbreaking

If you know of a business that’s new to town or is having a milestone, like a renovation or addition, contact Carla at 857-8205 to schedule a ribbon cutting.

Blu on Broadway: 1629 South Broadway EPIC Companies The Chamber Ambassadors attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Minot’s Blu on Broadway, which will be a five-story mixed-use development. Located in the space of the former home of the Northern Bottling facility, this building will house over 8,000 square feet of Class A, main-level commercial/office space and 42 residential apartments on floors two through five. These units will be guaranteed affordable for 20-year period thanks in part to the NDR program in the city of Minot.

Dale Carnegie Course graduates receive awards

Jaime Hauge (MADC), Emily Berg • Emily Berg, Souris Basin Planning (Souris Basin Planning Council), and John Council: Business Application Project Potts (CHS SunPrairie/Dakot Agronomy Award Partners) have received awards from Dale • John Potts, CHS SunPrairie/Dakota Carnegie of North Dakota for the Dale Agronomy Partners: Highest Award for Carnegie Course in Minot. Achievement • Jaime Hauge, MADC: Outstanding Dale Carnegie Training, founded in Performance Award and Human 1912, is an international organization that Relations Award strives to build personal and professional This award is skills. According to Dale Carnegie & especially signifi- Associates, the aim is to “sharpen skills cant because it was and improve performance in order to build presented by a vote positive, steady, and profitable results.” of Hauge’s fellow Although Dale Carnegie Training offers Dale Carnegie Course graduates (pic- class members. It several courses, ranging from presentation tured) received awards. The Highest reflects that Hauge skills to sales success, the Dale Carnegie Award for Achievement was awarded to has achieved Course is the signature offering. The John Potts (left), CHS SunPrairie/Dakota measurable results course is presented so participants can Agronomy Partnersl. The Business by applying the Jaime Hauge “discover how to form closer, more Application Project Award was awarded to principles of com- (MADC) rewarding relationships built on trust and Emily Berg (right), Souris Basin Planning munication, human Dale Carnegie respect.” Graduates of the course are able Council. relations, and lead- Outstanding to “increase their confidence and compe- trainer and area manager, Michelle Wall, ership, according to Performance and tence in interacting with others, which will who notes that “The Dale Carnegie Course Michelle Wall, Dale Human Relations gain the influence you need to reach new is a transformational experience. We help awards Carnegie instructor. heights in yourpersonal and professional participants achieve business and personal life.” results by changing their ways of being. All awards were presented by course

Minot Area Chamber of Commerce August 2020 6 Ag Committee hosts breakfast at Ward County Shootout Agribusiness Committee members of the Chamber hosted a breakfast for livestock exhibitors during Ward County Shootout July 17 at the ND State Fairgrounds.

Brag Up Ag Golf Scramble draws great support The Annual Brag Up Ag Golf Scramble was well attended July 6. This event is an opportunity to thank area ag producers for all they do and to enjoy a day of golf. 132 golfers enjoyed the Minot Country Club golf course along with a delicious meal by Elevation after- wards. Thanks to all our sponsors who made this happen. A special thanks to organizer Duane Poynter!

Meal Sponsor CHS SunPrairie Closest to the Pin Farm Credit Services First International Bank & Trust Conservis Corp Hartland Mutual Insurance Hartland Mutual Insurance Dakota Agronomy Partners Peoples State Bank Gold Sponsor Enerbase Hole In One Sponsor Probitas Promotions Rosens Farm Credit Services Heartland Ag Systems Renville, McLean & Powers Lake Syngenta/AgriPro Gooseneck Implement Western Agency Elevators Verendrye Electric Cooperative KMOT Ag Expo Syngenta/NK Mosaic Closest to the Cooler Town & Country Credit Union Silver Sponsor Northern Plains Equipment Winfield United Town & Country Insurance Scheels Wilbur-Ellis, Sawyer United Agronomy, Vision Longest Putt Sponsor Research Park, Genesis Bronze Sponsor Registration Table Bremer Bank United Community Bank Westlie Truck Center Optimum Ag Solutions Corteva UPL Wilbur Ellis Green Sponsor Beverage Cart Tee Sponsor BASF First Western Bank & Trust CHS Agronomy Bayer Optimum Ag Solutions Cornerstone Bank Brevant Dakota Agronomy Partners

Minot Area Chamber of Commerce August 2020 7 Member Business Briefs

Foster, Kutch named to Prairie This year’s recipients from the Minot Community Health Foundation, 308 Business Leaders & Legacies area include: 2nd Ave SW, Minot, ND 58701, 701-837- Prairie Business is pleased to announce • Brenda Foster, chairwoman, president 1726, e-mail [email protected]. Twice this year’s Leaders & Legacies award and CEO, First Western Bank & Trust, Blessed Grant participants and grant recipients. The magazine’s Leaders & North Dakota and Minnesota recipients will be selected from online Legacies award recognizes executives • John M. Kutch, president and CEO, applications. “for the great things they have done in Trinity Health, Minot, ND Grant funds are available to organiza- business, whether in recent years This year’s Leaders & Legacies recipi- tions for projects and initiatives that (Leaders) or over a lifetime (Legacies),” ents are featured in the July issue of the address the mental, physical, emotional said Prairie Business Publisher Korrie magazine. and/or spiritual needs of residents in the counties of Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, Wenzel. McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Colleagues from across the region nom- St. Joseph’s Community Health Rolette, Sheridan, Ward and Wells. Foundation to award grants inated individuals for the award based on The grant application deadline for their exemplary leadership and accom- Local Scouts celebrate milestone grants from St. Joseph’s Community plishments while serving as an executive. Help celebrate the 90th anniversary of Health Foundation is Monday, Aug. 17, Prairie Business also nominated a few the dedication of the Big 4 Scout Camp. 2020. regional executives. While each of this The event will be held at the Big 4 Scout “This year, $450,000 is available for year’s nominees achieved impressive Camp, located at 756-940 54th St NW, grants with $350,000 dedicated to the results as a business leader, the 10 select- Minot, ND 58703 on Sept. 1 from 5:30 to Twice Blessed Program for a possible ed for this year’s awards are exemplary. 7 p.m. $700,000 in Twice Blessed Grants,” said Come learn about the history of Big 4, Shelly Weppler, president, St. Joseph’s tour the many improvements and projects Community Health Foundation. that have been accomplished at Big 4, and New this year is a grant portal for online learn about projects that are in the works! applications. The grant application portal Burgers/brats, chips, and a drink will be is located on the Foundation’s website available for $5 per meal at the anniver- at sjchfnd.com on the grants page. sary celebration! Come out to show your Applicants can also contact Shelly support for this beautiful camp. Brenda Foster John Kutch Weppler, president, St. Joseph’s

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First Western Bank & Trust He is a Minot native, cialist. Moe grew up in offers employee updates graduating from Minot Bottineau and Minot, First Western Bank & Trust welcomes High School and also graduating from Minot Katelyn Denne, Matt Flom, Hannah from Minot State High School. She Lautenschlager, Karissa Moe, and Haley University with a bach- comes to First Western Neshem to its team of employees. elor’s degree in with over seven years Katelyn Denne has been named internal finance. Flom has been of experience in the auditor and is located in the Minot North with the bank since Matt Flom financial industry. Moe Karissa Moe Hill office. Denne is a 2017 and was previously a teller at our has served as an EMT for the Burlington Minot native who grad- Main Bank location in Minot. First Responders. uated from Bishop Hannah Lautenschlager is a Dickinson Haley Neshem has joined First Western Ryan High School and native who graduated Bank & Trust as an internal auditor. received a bachelor’s from Trinity High Neshem graduated from Berthold High degree in accounting School and also from School and received a and finance from Minot North Dakota State bachelor’s degree in State University in Katelyn Denne University with a accountancy from the 2015. She comes to us from Brady Martz degree in university University of North & Associates with experience in tax studies in 2019. She Dakota in 2016. She preparation and auditing. Denne is a Hannah brings over two years comes to First Western Lautenschlager member of the BRHS Alumni Association of banking experience with over three years of and St. Leo’s Financial Council. to her role as a mortgage loan officer. Haley Neshem experience in the finan- Matt Flom has been promoted to credit Karissa Moe has joined First Western cial industry. analyst for First Western Bank & Trust. Bank & Trust as a cash management spe-

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Henderson Hired, Feist Promoted at As the accounting manager, Henderson In her new role, she will be responsible Town & Country Credit Union is responsible for all daily activities relat- for opening new accounts for consumer Recently, Town & Country Credit ed to financial reporting, directing the and business, opening and managing IRA Union welcomed Jessica Henderson and activities of the accounting department, and HSA accounts, and assisting our Visa promoted Rhea Feist in their Minot Main and assisting senior department. Feist will remain at the office. management. She is Minot Main Town & Country Credit Jessica Henderson joined the credit based in our Minot Union location. union as the accounting Main branch. Town & Country Credit Union has manager. A Burlington Rhea Feist was pro- been positively impacting the communi- native, Henderson moted to member serv- ties it serves for over 80 years. With 11 graduated from Minot ices associate. A convenient locations in North Dakota, State University with a Burlington native, she Rhea Feist over 150 employees and a focus on con- degree in accounting. brings 11 years of customer service expe- tinual growth, Town & Country Credit She brings 19 years of rience to her new role. Feist joined the Union provides meaningful value to more banking experience, Jessica Henderson credit union in 2019 as a member services than 21,000 members every day. including 12 years in representative and quickly took on addi- Membership in the credit union is open to bank accounting to her new position at tional responsibilities. She truly believes anyone living within 75 miles of Minot the credit union. She also currently serves in the credit union’s focus on helping and 50 miles of Fargo or Kenmare. More as the treasurer of the Board for the members make the best decisions for information can be found at www.tow- Magic City Discovery Center. them. nandcountry.org.

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Minot State University prepares for working to reduce risk for students, facul- will provide two reusable masks to each Fall 2020 Beavers restart ty, and staff while continuing to provide a student, new and current, in a welcome Preparation for the fall semester looks a high-quality education. One way to meet bag. little different on the Minot State campus that goal is by repurposing spaces such as Effective Aug. 17, face coverings must this year. In addition to normal summer Ann Nicole Nelson Hall and Aleshire be worn by students, faculty, staff, and maintenance and projects, the University Theatre into learning spaces for classes visitors when in classrooms, instructional is rearranging classrooms, installing new with large enrollment numbers. spaces, indoor common spaces, and while technology, fitting physical barriers in Another option, HyFlex — or the attending indoor events on the Minot labs, clinics, and offices, and continuing Hybrid-Flexible format —has students State University campus. Anywhere on to develop protocols for safety. attending either in person or online at the campus where a 6-feet distance cannot be “Following the abrupt conversion of the same time. In some cases, students will maintained, masks must be worn. The spring semester to an online environment rotate between face-to-face and remote decision follows recommendations made in March, we are excited to welcome our attendance to reduce classroom capacity. by the Centers for Disease Control and students back to Minot State for the fall Ninety classrooms on campus are current- Prevention (CDC). semester and have been undertaking many ly being equipped with the technology Additional information about the measures throughout campus to prepare required to provide this opportunity. Beavers Restart can be found for their arrival next month,” said Minot To allow for 6-feet physical distancing at MinotStateU.edu/covid. State President Steven Shirley. and to meet the needs of students with The Fall 2020 semester begins Aug. 24 accommodations resulting from ADA- Elite adds realtors with 4 p.m. classes, which will include a covered health concerns, all faculty teach- Elite Real Estate would like to blend of face-to-face, HyFlex, and fully ing face-to-face will also be prepared to announce that two new agents have joined online formats with an emphasis on offer- offer their courses remotely for those stu- the Elite team. Please visit with Steve ing the face-to-face experience. Minot dents who cannot attend in person. Boyer or Jason Hiatt for all your real State plans for courses to run the entire Beavers Restart includes adhering to 6- estate needs. Visit the office at 1829 S. scheduled fall semester, which ends on feet physical distancing, frequent hand- Broadway, Suite 1, Minot, ND or call Dec. 18. washing, enhanced cleaning protocols, 701-838-4040. “One of Minot State’s strengths is its and self-monitoring before coming to personalized approach to teaching…stu- campus. Dispensers of hand sanitizer and dents have overwhelmingly indicated disinfectant wipes can be found through- their preference for face-to-face instruc- out the University. tion as well as other aspects of the on- As the spread and effects of COVID-19 campus experience,” said Laurie Geller, continues to be studied, the CDC recom- vice president for academic affairs. mends wearing cloth face coverings in In following both federal and state rec- public, especially where physical distanc- ommendations and guidelines, MSU is ing is difficult to maintain. The University Steve Boyer Jason Hiatt

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Ackerman-Estvold welcomes Katie “The Minot Area Community Updates to the amphitheater include the Rudser as receptionist Foundation has played a tremendous role complete relocation of the main restrooms Katie Rudser has joined the Ackerman- in improving the quality of life in our from the upper level to the lower/ground Estvold Minot office as the receptionist. region for the past two decades,” said level of the complex providing additional Rudser is a Minot naitve and has previ- Minot State President Steven Shirley. accommodations and increased physical ously held business “MSU Summer Theatre is a terrific quali- accessibility for patrons. The concession office positions at sev- ty of life asset in Minot, and we are most stand will also be relocated to the ground eral local organizations. appreciative of MACF for their $500,000 level, taking on a plaza-like appearance. Her responsibilities will gift today — it is a major boost to this Enhancement and expansion of the cast include overseeing campaign and will help ensure success as dressing rooms and the box office/ticket- client interactions and we enter the homestretch of our Summer ing area are being planned, along with the providing administra- Theatre fundraising efforts.” addition of a canopy covering the center tive team support. The $500,000 gift will create a pool of stage. Improved overall landscaping and Ackerman-Estvold is Katie Rudser matching funds providing donors the other improvements to the facility will a professional engineer- opportunity to double their impact with a enhance the aesthetics, comfort, and con- ing and architectural firm headquartered one-to-one match. The funds will be veniences for the audience. in Minot, ND, with additional offices accessed once $500,000 in private gifts Donors to the renovation project will be location in Williston, ND, and Boise, ID. are secured. identified on a permanent recognition “This is an exciting announcement,” board that will be prominently displayed MSU Summer Theatre project receives said Rick Hedberg, MSU Development at the amphitheater. $500,000 gift from MACF Foundation executive director. “These For more information on ways to donate The Minot State University funds will be leveraged to bring in an to the MSU Summer Theatre renovation Development Foundation and Minot State additional $1 million to support the project, contact the Minot State Summer Theatre announced a $500,000 Summer Theatre renovation project. This Development Foundation at 701-858- gift from the Minot Area Community is a matching fund, so we have to get out 3890, 1-800-777-0750 ext. 3890 or online Foundation (MACF) to support the and raise some additional money, but we at MSUSummerTheatre.com. Summer Theatre renovation project. have the plan in place to do so.”

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Verendrye Electric Cooperative energizes one of state’s first fast car charging stations Enerbase and Verendrye Electric with electric vehicles who need to fill up in Cooperative have partnered to bring one of Minot,” said Randy Hauck, general man- the first level 3 electric car charging sta- ager of Verendrye Electric. “Verendrye is tions to North Dakota that went online July proud to partner with another cooperative 8. The charger is located in north Minot at to bring this technology to Minot.” the Enerbase Travel Plaza at 4750 North A level 2 charger uses a 240-volt power Broadway. source and can add 20-25 miles per hour of “We’re excited to team up with charge. A level 1 charger uses a cord that Verendrye Electric to bring fast car charg- plugs into a standard household outlet and ing to Minot,” said Tony Bernhardt, gener- only adds 3 miles per hour of charge. al manager of Enerbase. “With their Customers will be able to download an expertise in electricity and our facility, this app from Chargepoint which will allow is the perfect opportunity for cooperation them to pay via credit card. The charger among cooperatives.” will initially be available at no charge. As of early July, there were only a few Details of how much it will cost customers level 3 chargers in the state, all owned by to use charger later on have not yet been Tesla. There are plans for about a dozen determined. level 3 chargers to be installed this year in Enerbase and Verendrye received North Dakota. Many of those are being approval for a grant from the North Dakota each state received funds. installed by other electric cooperatives in Department of Environmental Quality to Verendrye has added a Chevy Bolt, an multiple cities. pay for 80 percent of the cost of the proj- electric car, to its fleet. The car is being The charger is made by Chargepoint and ect. The estimated cost is $72,000. used for Verendrye’s day-to-day business, has an output of 62,000 watts which can The state received $8.1 million from the and will also be a learning tool that will be charge a car to 80% in as little as 30 min- federal government as part of a settlement showcased at events and schools. The car utes depending on the type of car. To put with Volkswagon. That company had vio- has a range of about 260 miles. that amount of power in perspective, the lated the Federal Clean Air Act when they A ribbon cutting will take place for the peak power usage of the entire Enerbase installed devices on vehicles that helped car changing station at North Enerbase Travel Plaza is around 100,000 watts. them falsely pass certain emissions testing. Travel Plaza at 2 p.m. Aug. 3. “This will be a game changer for people The total settlement was $14.7 billion and

Western ND Charity Pro-Am Distributes Army, Companions for $43,000 to Non-Profits Children, Taube As a result of fundraising for the 2019 Museum of Art, and Western North Dakota Charity Pro-Am, Prairie Grit Adaptive checks totaling $43,000 were distributed Sports. recently to various charities and non-prof- The 2020 Pro-Am is its throughout the central and western scheduled for Aug. 13 to reaches of the state. Groups from Belfield 16 at the Vardon Golf to Bottineau, from Williston to Minot and Club. Please call Todd to Bismarck were among the recipients. Lee at 701-858-0312 at Some charities receiving funds included the Vardon for sponsor Triangle Y Camp, Dakota Boys & Girls and player information. Ranch, Trinity Hospice, Minot State Some of the members of the Board of Directors of the Pro-Am Golf/Scholarships, Second Story, Minot pose in front of a check symbolizing the total of $43,000 given Salvation Army, Williston Salvation recently to various non-profits throughout the region.

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2 3 Ribbon Cutting, 4 Groundbreaking, 5 6 Military Affairs 7 Ambassadors 8 2 p.m., Verendrye Noon, Souris Valley Committee, Noon, Committee, 7:30 Electric Cooperative Animal Shelter, via Zoom a.m., Dakota Fast Car Charger, 1935 20th Ave. SE College on the North Enerbase campus of MSU Travel Plaza, 4750 Hwy. 83

Chamber Hosts the Census Kiosk (Aug. 3rd-8th)

9 10 11 Eagle Award 12 Right Start 13 14 15 Presentation Presentation, 10 a.m., Chamber 9:30 a.m., via office Zoom

Google Workshop, 11:30 a.m., Webinar

16 17 18 Board of Directors, 19 20 21 22 7:30 a.m., Grand Hotel

23 24 25 26 Right Start 27 28 29 Presentation, 9:30 a.m., via Zoom

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