Minot Chamber EDC June 2022 Communicator by minotchamberedc

JUNE 2022

VOL. 2, ISSUE 6

MINOT AREA CHAMBER EDC

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ELECTION DAY 2022 Residents of Minot will have some decisions to make in the primary election on Tuesday, June 14. Local races that will be decided on election day are the Minot Mayor, Minot Municipal Judge, Minot Public School Board (two seats), Minot Park Board (three seats) and Minot City Council (three seats). There is also a challenge in District 3 where three candidates are on the ballot and only two will move onto the general election in November. To help inform voters, the Minot Area Chamber EDC Governmental Affairs Committee held candidate forums with the help of the City of Minot. The forums featured candidates from each of the local races, taking questions from a moderator. Questions were also submitted by an in person and online audience. “This is our way of providing a platform for our member investors and the community to learn more about the candidates,” said Brekka Kramer, Chamber EDC President | CEO. Kramer added, “We are thankful to the City of Minot for allowing us to use the council chambers and the technology to reach a wider audience.” If you weren’t able to tune in live, the recordings of the forums are available on the Minot Area Chamber EDC Facebook page.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: MacMartin Retirement Party - Page 2 Ag Golf Scramble, July 11 - Page 3 Junior Achievement wraps up - Pages 5 & 6 Marketing Opportunity - Page 8 What's Happening - Page 32

Those running for Minot Mayor are Tom Ross, Miranda Schuler, and Shaun Sipma; Simpa is the current Mayor of Minot. Current Municipal Judge Ashley Beall is running for reelection and is being challenged by past Minot Municipal Judge Mark Rasmuson. Those running for three open seats on Minot City Council are Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, and Zachary Racknerud; Jantzer, Olson and Pitner are the incumbents. The five candidates are running for three spots on the Minot Park Board are Chuck Emery, Justin Hammer, Logan Longtin, Perry Olson, and Mike Schmitt; Emery, Olson and Schmitt are the incumbents. The three candidates running for two spots on the Minot Public School Board are Andrew Dittus, Sabrina Herrmann, and Mitch Kraft. Voters will need to make a choice on which Republican candidate they want to continue to the General Election in November for District 3. Incumbent Jeff Hoverson, Lori Van Winkle and former Minot Legislator, Roscoe Streyle are all vying for two spots on the November ballot. To learn more visit: Primary Publication-22-5-4-13-7-10 (ward.nd.us) Early voting will take place June 6 – 10 and June 13 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Ward County Administration Building. Absentee ballots are available now. Polls are open on election day from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Voting centers in Minot will be at Maysa Arena and the North Dakota State Fair Center. For additional voting locations for our region visit https://vip.sos.nd.gov/

L. JOHN MACMARTIN RETIRES Minot Area Chamber EDC PO Box 940 | Minot, ND 58702-0940 (701) 852-6000 www.minotchamberedc.com Facebook.com/minotchamberedc Instagram.com/minotchamberedc CHAMBER EDC STAFF Brekka Kramer, President | CEO brekka@minotchamberedc.com Chanda DeCent, Finance Director chanda@minotchamberedc.com Carla Dolan, Vice President carla@minotchamberedc.com Jaime Hauge, Executive Assistant jaime@minotchamberedc.com Mark Lyman, Economic Development Specialist mark@minotchamberedc.com Lisa Moldenhauer, Program Assistant lisa@minotchamberedc.com MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT Carla Vannett, Manager Lacey Coleman, Interim Manager Tammy Hanson, Clerk Wendy Keldson, Clerk Tracey Oja, Clerk Kim Reedy, Clerk Elise Vannett, Clerk CHAMBER EDC BOARD Chair – Randy Hauck, Verendrye Electric Cooperative Chair Elect – Kevin Black, Creedence Energy Services Vice Chair – Cassidy Hjelmstad SRT Past Chair - Jonn Knecht, Bravera Bank Treasurer – Missy Feist-Erickson, Peoples State Bank Ryan Ackerman, Ackerman-Estvold

After over 30 years of service to the Minot area, L. John MacMartin retired. John’s last day in the office was Friday, May 27. A retirement celebration will be held Thursday, July 7 at the Grand Hotel in Minot.

MACMARTIN RETIREMENT CELEBRATION Thursday, July 7 Grand Ball Room, Grand Hotel

5:00 pm - Social | 6:00 pm - Dinner Cost: $20 per person RSVP by July 1

John MacMartin came to Minot to serve as president of Minot Area Chamber of Commerce and started August 15, 1990. In October 2019, John was named the interim president for Minot Area Development Corporation, while continuing in his role at the Chamber. In December 2020, the two organizations merged into the current Minot Area Chamber EDC. John served as the Minot Area Chamber EDC President | CEO until mid-May. “On behalf of the board of directors we want to thank John for his service. His passion, commitment, and work on behalf of our organization and community is greatly appreciated. I’ve had the pleasure of chairing three boards that John was the President of, and I know John cares deeply about this community. We wish him all the best with his retirement,” said Minot Area Chamber EDC Chair Randy Hauck. Task Force 21 Chair Mark Jantzer added, “I personally want to thank John for the work he’s done for our relationship with Minot Air Force Base. With two legs of the nuclear triad in Minot, the work Minot Area Chamber EDC does on the day-to-day issues, as well as behind the scenes in advocating through TF21, is so important, and John made sure this stayed a priority for the community and the Chamber.” Brekka Kramer stepped into the Chamber EDC President | CEO position on May 16. Kramer shared, “One of John's strengths is how he brings people together and partners with others. He's given over 30 years to the community and I know in retirement he'll continue to be an advocate for the Minot area." “The City of Minot and Chamber EDC wouldn’t be where it is today without the hard work and dedication of John the past 32 years,” said Vice President, Carla Dolan. “He put in many hours, has so much knowledge and has made it so we are confident we can take it from here!” The entire team from Minot Area Chamber EDC wishes John the best with his retirement.

Bucky Anderson, Ward County Les Knudson, AGT Foods Randy Schwan, Trinity Health Dr. Steve Shirley, Minot State University Mayor Shaun Sipma, City of Minot Dr. Mark Vollmer, Minot Public Schools Jason Zimmerman, Minot Area Community Foundation

Congratulations!

to Lisa Moldenhauer on 30 years with the Minot Area Chamber EDC team! Thank you for being a part of our organization's success.

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APPLICATIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING GRANT ARE OPEN UNTIL JULY 7 The Technical Skills Training Grant program aims to offset the cost for program providers and employers in their effort to support the development of highly trained skilled workers to meet the demands of our labor market. For this year’s cycles, the grant program is now offering Track A and B options to expand the grant’s impact. The Track B option is in addition to the original parameters from previous cycles. This option is designed for companies wishing to provide internal upskilling opportunities for their existing staff to promote movement and advancement throughout the organization, create more comprehensive onboarding and new worker training programs, and/or provide safety training for employees. Click here to learn more.

THE ANNUAL AGRIBUSINESS GOLF SCRAMBLE SET FOR JULY 11 AT MINOT COUNTRY CLUB 30 teams will take to the beautiful Minot Country Club for the 2022 Brag Up Ag Golf Scramble. This annual event is a chance to give local farmers and ranchers a break from their hectic schedule to take part in 18 holes of golf, grab a bite to eat and play some games. There are still sponsorships available if you would like to participate. Registration is at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Contact the Chamber EDC at 701-852-6000 or the Ag Golf Chair, Jackie Larson at Jackie@western-agency.com.

THANK YOU CIRCLE SANITATION! Thank you to Circle Sanitation for hosting a wonderful Business After Hours to end our season. Interested in hosting a Business After Hours? Reach out to Carla Dolan at carla@minotchamberedc.com.

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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT GETTING BACK ON TRACK IN MINOT Despite two years of not being able to be in the classroom, Junior Achievement of Minot has continued to provide the free enterprise message. During the pandemic, classes were halted, some midway through in 2020. In 2021, some classes were online. But this year, 113 classrooms in grades K – 5 in Minot public and private schools, had a JA volunteer in their classroom. Since 1997, Junior Achievement has been teaching our youth the importance of the free enterprise system. Volunteer consultants are in the classroom one hour a week for five weeks. The outside expertise is vital to students as they learn about money management, city planning and assembly work among other topics. Junior Achievement would not be possible without the volunteer hours and donations from businesses and individuals who take the time to make sure this happens. There is no cost to the schools, so JA relies on donations and grants from area businesses. Please take a moment to read through the list below of those businesses that generously donated money to help supply the $220 per classroom kits that supply the materials needed for the classrooms. Let them know how appreciative we are of their financial support. Also take a moment to thank the volunteers who spend their personal time teaching our future leaders. Thank you to the following contributors: Affinity First Federal Credit Union Bell School PTA Brady Martz & Associates Center Space Homes Clean Tech Coldwell Banker/1st Minot Realty Dacotah Bank Dakota PTA First International Bank & Trust First Western Bank & Trust Gate City Bank Great River Federal Credit Union Hess Corporation Houston Engineering Kiwanis Club of Minot Longfellow PTA Magic City Lions McKinley PTA McDonald's Restaurants of Minot ND Community Foundation North Plains PTA Perkett PTA Pringle & Herigstad Roosevelt PTA Sunnyside PTA The Title Team United Community Bank

Verendrye Electric Cooperative

Donna Bye Houston Engineering, Inc.

Xcel Energy

Kristi Christianson First International Bank & Trust

Thank you to the volunteers!

Carla Dolan Minot Area Chamber EDC

Shelly Adams Westlie Motor Co.

Kevin Drohan Curriculum Associates

Stacey Ahmann First International Bank & Trust

Stacey Elich Delta Vacations

Oriana Allman Job Service North Dakota

Amanda Folden Creative Property Management Inc.

Dawn Anderson The Wellington Assisted Living

Shane Forshner Easter Seals Goodwill of Nd, Inc.

Lindsey Anderson Town & Country Credit Union

Amanda Geinert First International Bank & Trust

Maggie Backen Burdick Job Corps Center

Heather Gillihan First International Bank & Trust

Penny Belgarde Centruy 21 Action Realtors

Krystal Girard North Star Community Credit Union

Casey Bennett Airman & Family Readiness Center

Lolly Gorze Enerbase Cooperative Resources

Susan Bergman Great River Federal Credit Union

Kathy Grube First International Insurance

Breann Bischof Blue Cross Blue Shield

Andy Heitkamp Minot State University

Kyle Bittle Minot State University

Jessica Henderson Town & Country Credit Union

David Blikre Brady, Martz & Associates

Chanda Hoewt Town & Country Credit Union

Jenny Bogden First International Bank & Trust

Lori Holtz Aspire Community Federal Credit Union

Gabe Brien Houston Engineering, Inc.

Lauri Hopwood Dacotah Bank

Kiernan Burgard Hess Corporation

David Hughes First Western Insurance

Kristi Burgess Don Bessete Motors, Inc.

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continued from page 4 Jennifer Jerauld Town & Country Credit Union Sydney Kalvick First International Bank & Trust Brock Keller Houston Engineering, Inc. Dawndi Kesler Town & Country Credit Union Abigal Kinder Minot Air Force Base Sara Koble Easter seals Goodwill of ND, Inc. Mindee Kohlman Aspire Community Federal Credit Union Amber Kraft Keller Williams Inspire Realty Lexie Kroeger Great River Federal Credit Union Lacey Krueger Affinity First Federal Credit Union Brenda Lakoduk Trinity Health Robin Langford Job Service North Dakota Liz Larsen Project BEE Denise Larson First International Bank & Trust Yvette Lavendar-Burchfiel First International Bank & Trust Heidi Llewellyn Cognizant David Lozensky Cognizant Alissa Mack Aspire Community Federal Credit Union

Perry Olson First International Bank & Trust

Alicia Thompson Airman & Family Readiness Center

Melissa Opland Bravera Bank

Amber Thompson United Community Bank

Randie Ova North Star Community Credit Union

Jalisa Tinnes Strengthen ND

Dawn Palumbo St Leo's Church

Marisa Trueblood Midco

Jessica Phillips First International Bank & Trust

Cathy Tweten Dakota Square Mall

Miriah Phillips Michael E Braun - State Farm Insurance

Danielle Vetter Dacotah Bank

Preston Phillips First International Bank & Trust

Carissa Visocsky Clean Tech

Kim Popinga Minot Dakota Square Scheels

Jennifer Watson Ward County Sheriff 's Office

Robin Presley Walmart Supercenter

Janelle Weaver United Community Bank of ND

Chris Ray IAO Traing

Nancy Wegenast First Western Bank & Trust

Joe Reiter Houston Engineering, Inc.

Amy Werner First Internatinoal Bank & Trust

Jen Rodrigduez Aspire Community Federal Credit Union

Rod Wilson Northern Sentry (Bolton Advertising Group)

Maria Romanick Minot International Airport

Tom Wilson Cole Papers

EJ Rose Delta Vacations Verla Rostad Retired Kayla Schatz First International Bank & Trust Kalli Schell Town & Country Credit Union Ashley Schmaltz Dacotah Bank Rae Schobinger

Angie Martin Aspire Community Federal Credit Union

Jordan Schmitt Trinity Health

Danielle McDaniel Midco

Jaime Schwede North Star Community Credit Union

Christine Melton First International Banke & Trust

Angela Simonson Brokers "12" Real Estate Marketing

Andrea Meyer Town & Country Credit Union

Kathy Sivertson Midco

Tina Morey Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Jason Soles Minot Air Force Base

Angela Nehring Center Space Homes

Jade Stenberg First International Bank & Trust

Susan Ness Trinity Health

Isaac Tafelmeyer Houston Engineering, Inc.

Bryan Obenchain City of Minot

Karna Taft Town & Country Credit Union MINOT AREA CHAMBER EDC COMMUNICATOR

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GIVING CREDIT WHERE IT’S DUE It takes all of us working together to power our communities. It’s how we keep our electricity dependable and affordable and keep Verendrye Electric Cooperative operating efficiently. Because we’re an electric cooperative owned by our members, we set aside our margins and return them to you. This year, we are pleased to return $2.4 million, our new record. Thanks for being a part of the cooperative.

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MEMBER INVESTOR EXCLUSIVE MARKETING OPPORTUNITY The Minot Area Chamber EDC has an exclusive marketing opportunity available only to Chamber EDC member investors to promote their business. New troops arrive each month at Minot Air Force Base, eager to learn more about the area. The Chamber EDC, working with the Minot Air Force Base, will include information in packets to all new military personnel. The packets include a North Dakota map and tourism magazine. Best of all, only Chamber EDC members will have their material included, such as coupons, brochures, and other promotional/advertising information. Please, no fundraising requests. If you would like your business to be included, please provide 1000 copies of your material to the Chamber EDC office by 5 p.m. Friday, June 17. We supply Minot Air Force Base with this quantity of packets two to three times a year. In order to fit in the envelope, only paper items and nothing larger than 8.5 by 11 inches will be accepted, and only one item per business. Take advantage of this great propmotional opportunity! If you have any question on this program, contact the Chamber EDC Office at 852-6000 or email minot@minotchamberedc.com Sincerely,

Randy Hauck, Board Chair Minot Area Chamber EDC

NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR PRESENTS HOMETOWN SOUND COMPETITION The North Dakota State Fair presents the first annual Hometown Sound competition for the 2022 North Dakota State Fair to be held July 2230. The final competitors will be performing on Wednesday, July 27 on the main grandstand stage as the opening act for Will Banister. “This gives musicians the opportunity to showcase their talents and get the feel of what it is like to perform on our main stage,” says Renae Korslien, North Dakota State Fair General Manager. “We have heard several talented musicians here at the Fair and we want to bring that hometown feel to the big stage.” For further information on the Hometown Sound competition, please visit the ndstatefair.com/ hometown-sound/ webpage. The North Dakota State Fair is the largest annual event in North Dakota. The nine-day event is host to over 300,000 people and is held July 22 -30.

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WOMEN CONNECT PRESENT SAM GOODWIN Women Connect is pleased to welcome Sam Goodwin to share his story of resilience after being imprisoned in 2019 Syria. The event is open to the public (women and men), due to Same Goodwin's powerful message.

Date: August 31 Location: Grand Hotel Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch will be served! Sam Goodwin is an American entrepreneur, public speaker, and advocate for the freedom of political hostages globally. He played Division I college ice hockey, co-founded a game development company in Singapore, and has traveled to every country in the world. Sam was unjustly imprisoned in Syria in 2019. His release marked the first time an American civilian had been freed by the Syrian regime. Today, Goodwin shares his experiences through speaking engagements worldwide, including to audiences of elite athletes, faith groups, corporate conventions, the US Military, and others. Sam earned a four-year athletic scholarship to Niagara University (New York) in 2008. Since then he has played and coached hockey in destinations like India, Turkmenistan, and North Korea. He attributes the mental toughness, critical thinking, and resiliency garnered through a life of competitive athletics as crucial to his survival as a hostage. Goodwin moved to Singapore in 2012 to help launch a tech startup business and regional NGO. His focus included stakeholder management, media relations, and non-profit partnerships. He has led humanitarian efforts across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Sam currently works in Congressional Advocacy for the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation in Washington DC. From 2010-2019, Sam traveled to all 193 United Nations’ sovereign countries and wrote about it on his blog. He particularly enjoys promoting the beauty and positivity of lesser-known and negatively perceived places. Sam has visited all 50 US States and is a member of several extreme travel groups. In May of 2019, Goodwin was wrongfully detained on false charges of espionage in Syria. He endured more than nine weeks of imprisonment, including solitary confinement, a sham trial, blindfolded interrogations, and a dramatic release. Goodwin’s presentations today detail embracing uncertainty and the efforts it took to manage and survive captivity. Sam holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Communication Studies and French from Niagara University and a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a practicing Catholic and the oldest of five children. Ticketing information coming soon!

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BROADWAY CORRIDOR STUDY WINS ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD The Broadway Corridor study conducted in 2021 has won an Engineering Excellence award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Dakota. The Broadway study was recognized in the Studies, Research, and Consulting Engineering Ser-vices category by the ACEC, a non-profit, self-governing organization with the purpose of pro-tecting the public interest and advancing the professional position of engineers. “We’re pleased to share this recognition with all of our partners in this project,” City Engineer Lance Meyer said. “In the future, we’re looking forward to implementing changes identified by the study as we work to improve the safety, usability, and accessibility for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians throughout the Broadway corridor.” The City of Minot conducted the Broadway study in collaboration with Bolton & Menk, KLJ, and Apex Engineering. The study included Broadway from 46th Avenue North to the southern city limits. The study identified transportation issues and opportunities, developed and analyzed potential solutions, and prioritized projects that will improve the safety and mobility for all users of the corridor. The Engineering Excellence projects were scored on several aspects, including uniqueness and/or innovative application of new or existing techniques, future value to the engineering pro-fession and perception by the public, social, economic, and sustainable development considera-tions, complexity, and successful fulfillment of client/owner’s needs, including schedule and budget. For additional information or interviews contact the Public Information Office at 701-857-4727 or by email at pio@minotnd.org.

THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL "CREATING CULTURE" LUNCH N LEARN Thank you to all those who attended the Building Culture Lunch N Learn on May 25, to Minot State for hosting this successful event, and to Jim Sturm for leading such an engaging presentation.

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MILITARY DAYS AT THE PARK AND ND STATE FAIR The Minot Area Chamber EDC Military Affairs Committee is proud to partner with the Minot Park District to bring the 2022 Military Day at the Parks June 24. The event has not included a picnic the past two years due to the pandemic, but this year the picnic is back! “We are excited to provide a special day to the military for all their hard work and dedication to protecting our freedoms,” said Military Affairs Committee Chair Tom Rafferty. Military Day at the Parks will include the Roosevelt Park Pool, Zoo, and lunch. Military members can present their military ID to take part in this free event. The meal will be located west of the zoo entrance in Roosevelt Park from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Military Day at the ND State Fair will be Tuesday, July 26. Coupons are needed for the discounts and must be in a paper form. If you receive an email, simply print it out to use that day. The days activities include a free military appreciation beef picnic from the ND Been Commission, ND Stockmen’s Association & ND Cattlewomen. Free carnival rides from 1 to 3 p.m. and half off NPRA Championship Bull Riding. To get your coupon bring your Military ID to the Chamber EDC office at 1020 20th Avenue SW, Minot ND.

EAGLE AWARDS

May recipients of the Minot Area Chamber EDC Eagle Award Program are:

Joe Bratvold Main & Holmes Electric

Amanda Sebelius Simonson's Station Stores

Leslie Jundt Trinity Health

Derek Hackett City of Minot

Cullen Hall Burlington City Police Department

Nathan Smith Cheesesteak Factory

Shelley Jacobson Trinity Health

Zach Lutz Ryan Honda of Minot

William Wilson Happy Joe's Pizza

Bonnie Pangrac CVS Pharmacy

Thank you to Homesteaders Restaurant and Waxing the City for providing gift certificates for award recipients. Jerrica Maxson Trinity Health Audiology

Leann Brossart Homesteaders Restaurant

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MINOT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS!

Lunch & Learn Insurance 101

12 PM - 1 PM | YP Members: Free | Non-Members: $5 Century 21 Action Realtors (500 20th Ave SW, Minot) Light lunch will be provided.

Ahsha Mims, an insurance agent with Country Financial, will be teaching us insurance do's and dont's. She will cover topics such as the importance of insuring personal property correctly, how to set the right limits on insurance to protect against being sued, and the benefits of life insurance. See you there!

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

TRINITY HEALTH FOUNDATION

407 3rd St SE Minot, ND 58701 701-857-5432 www.trinityhealth.org/foundation

To honor accomplishments of Trinity Health CancerCare Center patients, they celebrated the ribbon cutting of the donated and newly installed celebration bell.

INDEPENDENT HEALTH SOLUTIONS

ihs.northdakota@gmail.com Shirlene Spears, Owner 701-578-8632 Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting to welcome Independent Health Solutions to the business community. Specializing in home health care for all ages. Independent Health Solutions is taking on new clients with services that provide a loving and caring heart.

MAGIC CITY HOAGIES

123 Main Street South Minot, ND 58701 701-839-4771 www.magiccityhoagies.com Christine Staley, Owner

Magic City Hoagies is glad to introduce Magic City Hoagies downtown at their new location inside the same building as their sister store Magic City Sweets Ice Cream Shop.

MAGIC CITY SWEETS

123 Main Street South Minot, ND 58701 701-839-4772 www.facebook.com/magiccitysweetsdowntownminot Christine Staley, Owner Magic City Sweets is glad to introduce Magic City Sweets downtown to the City of Minot and is also located inside the same building as their sister shop Magic City Hoagies.

MOUSE RIVER ENHANCED FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT - PHASE MI1 Ambassadors joined Senator Hoeven, Governor Burgum, and leadership from the Souris River Joint Board and the City of Minot to cut the ribbon at this major milestone in flood protection.

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THANK YOU FOR CLEANING UP MINOT!

Ag Country FCS

Maven Real Estate

Stephanie Anderson, RE/MAX Bakken Realty

Magic City Lions

We think the Minot entrances look a lot more inviting following the citywide cleanup May 6 & 7. Project CLEAN (Community Leaders Enhancing Area Neighborhoods), a committee of the Chamber EDC, asked its member investors to help pick up trash so the community is ready for visitors.

Brokers 12

We appreciate the following businesses and individuals who took part in the effort! A big thank you to the City of Minot as well for providing the bags needed to pick up the garbage. We couldn't have done this without the help of the following who signed up.

Benchmark Mortgage

CHS SunPrairie Creedence Energy Services

MDU Midco Ahsha Mims Moore Engineering

Cub Scout Pack 4416

Amy Morse, Edward Jones-Cameron Stone

Dakota Agronomy Partners

Jeff Reiter

First International Bank & Trust

Scheels

First Western Bank & Trust

Signal Realty

Kevin Hodges

Slumberland Furniture

Home Depot

Sherry Tipton

JE Dunn Construction

Town & Country Credit Union

KW Inspire Realty

MEMBER RENEWALS A-1 Septic Tank Service

Hanson-Maves Company

AGT Foods USA

Hartland Mutual Insurance

All Clean Professional Services/ Kinetico Water Systems

Heritage Baptist Church

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Alliance Group Blake Krabseth Comedian/Magician Cole Papers Dakota Property Management Domino's Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Greg Tschetter AAMS

Hunting Bear Oilfield Services

North Prairie Regional Water District ProIT R & K Contractors, Inc.

Independence, Inc.

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

Johnson Controls

Rolac Contracting

KMCY-TV - ABC

SkinWin Dermatology

KX News

Sleep Inn & Suites

Linde Gas & Equipment

Small Business Development Center

Lowe's Garden, Inc. Lowe's Printing

Farden Construction, Inc.

Mattress Firm

Gourmet Chef, Inc.

Minot Aero Center

Greater Northwest Publishing, Inc.

Minot Association of Builders

Hampton Inn & Suites Minot Airport

Minot's Finest Collision Center Moore Engineering, Inc.

Souris Valley Dental Group Stein Construction, Inc Thorson Agency Aflac US Bank Val's Cyclery Western Steel & Plumbing

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MEMBER NEWS MINOT AFB TO CHANGE WING COMMANDERS On June 6, 2022, command of the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base will be passed from Col. Christopher E. Menuey to Col. Kenneth C. McGhee and on June 23, Col. Michael O. Walters will relinquish command of the 5th Bomb Wing to Col. Daniel S. Hoadley in a ceremony marking the end of one era and the beginning of another for Team Minot. Menuey commissioned into the Air Force in May 1996. Throughout his career he has excelled at a variety of assignments within the nuclear enterprise including operations, training, test and evaluation, safety, squadron command and deputy group command. Now, after nearly two years of leading over 1,800 Airmen and civilians in support of the nation’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile mission, Menuey will be heading to U.S. Strategic Command headquarters, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, to direct the Commander’s Action Group. McGhee, who is currently Commander of the 341st Operations Group at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, will be returning to Minot for a second time after serving here from 20132016. A career nuclear officer, he is also an accomplished leader with experience in ICBM operations, training, and maintenance.

Col. Christopher E. Menuey

Walters has served multiple flying tours throughout his career, not only in the B-52H but in the B-1B, B-2A, and T-38A. He arrived at Minot AFB in July 2020 as skilled pilot with over 2,600 flight hours and combat experience, ready to ensure the wing’s combat readiness and strategic deterrence through its fleet of B-52 bombers. His next assignment will be as Assistant Deputy Director, Current & Integrated Ops, Joint Staff, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Assuming command of the 5th BW, Hoadley has experience in a variety of operational units including duty as a standardization and evaluation pilot, chief of weapons and tactics, weapons school instructor and squadron commander. He most recently spent two years as Vice Commander of the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, and is also returning to Minot for the first time since his tour in 2003-2005.

Col. Kenneth C. McGhee

Despite the adversities of the past two years, Walters and Menuey have continued to lead and develop a strong, ready force at the only dual-wing, nuclear capable installation in the Department of Defense. Now, they will hand their positions over to the next two leaders who will have their own legacies to create as the Wing Commanders of Minot AFB.

Col. Michael O. Walters

Col. Daniel S. Hoadley

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MEMBER NEWS

MINOT POLICE DEPARTMENT LOOKING FOR KIDS WEARING BIKE HELMETS While on patrol this summer, Minot Police Department officers will be on the lookout for kids wearing helmets. If seen by an officer, those children may find themselves making a trip to a local DQ restaurant. As part of AAA’s “I Got Caught” campaign, as many as 12,000 North Dakota youth will be written a “citation” redeemable for a small DQ ice cream cone for wearing a helmet while biking, skateboarding, or in-line skating. Patrol officers from the Minot Police Department are eager to again participate in this effort which always proves to be an easy way to have positive interactions between children and law enforcement in the Magic City while reinforcing and rewarding the safe behavior of helmet usage. According to a 2018 study published in the National Library of Medicine, the use of bicycle helmets was found to reduce head injury by 48%, serous head injury by 60%, and traumatic brain injury by 53%. A previous Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study also found that law enforcement and other safety officials can reinforce the need to wear a helmet through positive interactions such as free or discounted helmet distribution programs and incentives for helmet use. Supporting sponsors of this annual campaign include the North Dakota Sheriffs and Deputies Association, the North Dakota Chiefs of Police Association, Vision Zero, and Safe Kids coalitions in Minot, Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Fargo and DQ. Due to overwhelming positive response form communities, the number of citations provided by law enforcement agencies across North Dakota has grown over the eight years of the program according to AAA’s Gene LaDoucer. Since 2013, more than 105,000 citations for a free DQ cone have been issued to youth across the state.

MINOT STATE HONORS CLASS OF 2022 Minot State University awarded 615 degrees — including 523 undergraduate and 92 graduate — as its Class of 2022. Minot State’s 107th Commencement Exercise took place Friday, May 13 at the MSU Dome. The University held its traditional Hooding Ceremony for completion of a post-baccalaureate degree as well. Guest speakers at Commencement included John Schwan ’82, president and CEO of Schwan Financial Group (SFG); Abigail Graves ’17, current student in the MSU Master of Education program; and Philip Green, current undergraduate MSU student in professional communication. Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life.

SOURIS VALLEY UNITED WAY TOURNAMENT AND HOLE IN ONE SHOOT OUT SET The Souris Valley United Way will hold the Farmers Union Par 3 Golf Tournament and Hole in One Shoot Out June 27 at the Minot Country Club. Play starts at 1 p.m. and the hole in one follows. The 18 closest to qualifier shoot for $250,000. A golfer can qualify one time. The event is sponsored by Farmers Union Insurance: Ressler-Sipma-Beuchler agency. To register, log onto www. svunitedway.com or call 701-839-2994. Teams are $250 each. The event starts at 1 p.m. with a noon check in time. All proceeds benefit the Souris Valley United Way.

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CURLING FOR THE CURE DONATES EVENT FUNDS TO TRINITY HEALTH FOUNDATION Trinity Health Foundation is excited to announce it was recently awarded $3,100 from the Curling for the Cure event. Curling for the Cure Fundraiser started in 2021 to celebrate Kae Watson's 1-year cancer free anniversary. In 2022, the Minot Curling Club and committee members held the 2nd annual event and donated $3,100 to the Trinity Health Foundation to be used for cancer patient assistance programs. “We are so appreciative to Kae, her friends, and the Minot Curling Club, for holding this event to support cancer patients throughout the region. It is through assistance and events like this that allow us to provide additional support to Trinity Health cancer patients. We also want to send Kae a huge congratulations on her 2-year anniversary,” said Dusty Zimmerman, Director, Trinity Health Foundation. Trinity Health Foundation was established in 1922 to assist in the establishment of the Trinity Hospital. Over the last 100 years, the foundation has been supported through the financial stewardship of individuals, families, foundations, corporations, civic clubs, and other organizations, with the purpose of significantly impacting healthcare and the quality of life in the region. Through generous donations, we are able to fulfill our mission of creating a system of care that provides the most significant impact on health and wellness throughout northwest North Dakota.

Pictured: Cody McManigal (Trinity Health Foundation), Lisa Loeffler (Curling for the Cure), Kae Watson (Curling for the Cure), Rosanne Schaefer (Curling for the Cure), and Jamie Swenson (Trinity Health Foundation) Not Pictured: Norma Boles, Sarah Thorson, Brittany Taciuk, Chanda DeCent, and Joanne Stein

BEMOBILE VERIZON IS COLLECTING UNWANTED CRAYONS FOR CRAZY CRAYONS TO BENEFIT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND DAYCARE CENTERS BeMobile Verizon is collecting used and broken crayons for Crazy Crayons, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the environment and enriching the lives of children. Donated crayons will be sorted by color, melted down, and remanufactured into fun shapes like worms, dinosaurs and easy grip designs. The recycled crayons are then distributed to schools and daycares. BeMobile and Crazy Crayons have a shared mission of impacting the community. “We are proud to have found an equally community-focused partner like Crazy Crayons to impact kids and give back to the wonderful communities that we operate in.”says Jason Prinsen, BeMobile Sales and Marketing Director. “ We look forward to being able to donate over 3,000 pounds of crayons to area schools!” More than a half-million pounds of crayons are discarded annually throughout the U.S., which equates to roughly 60 million crayons. Crazy Crayons reduces environmental waste by recycling crayons rather than discarding them. BeMobile Verizon will be collecting crayons at all locations through June 15. BeMobile Verizon has been keeping communities connected since 2000. Since opening our neighborhood Verizon stores have expanded to include 68 stores in 7 states (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). Their corporate headquarters is in Grand Forks. Learn more about BeMobile at bemobile.com. MINOT AREA CHAMBER EDC COMMUNICATOR

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TOLLEFSON’S RECEIVES EXCELLENCE IN FAMILY BUSINESS AWARD Tollefson’s Retail Group was the 2022 recipient of the Franklin G. Larson Excellence in Family Business Award presented thru the Prairie Family Business Association. The award is presented to family-owned businesses that exemplify the Franklin G. Larson principles of honesty, ethics, strong community focus and empowering others to be successful. The Prairie Family Business Association (PFBA), founded in 1992, is an outreach center of the University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business. PFBA helps family businesses thrive through generations by providing a resource network for family business success. The Association serves more than 230 members of businesses throughout the region and nation. Tollefson's began in 1925 as a single furniture store in Minot. Today, the 4th generation family-owned business has more than 200 employees throughout 22 locations in three states; North Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Tollefson's Retail Group Inc encompasses four business entities - Slumberland Furniture, The Carpet Garage Flooring Center, Tollefson's Carpetland and Tollefson's Contract Flooring.

Left to right: John Mackner, Emily Mackner (Tollefson), Brent Tollefson, Brandon Tollefson

ASPIRE CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED Aspire Credit Union is pleased to announce the recipient of our annual high school scholarship to a graduate of Minot High School. To qualify for our scholarship, a graduating senior must be a member of Aspire Credit Union and write a one-page essay about one of the 7 cooperative principles we follow. This essay recipient wrote about the concern for community referencing the impact on the community from Aspire Credit Union and how she can use these lessons of kindness and carry them into her own life with things she’s already involved in. Mattison Balas will be continuing her education at the University of Mary this winter after completing basic training with the United States North Dakota National Guard this fall. Balas shared she will be attending school with the goal of pursuing Physical Therapy. Aspire Credit Union was pleased to present this future leader with a big check on May 20, 2022. Congratulations, Miss Balas, we wish you all the best of luck. Aspire Credit Union, formally Prairie Federal Credit Union has served the Minot area communities since 1937. A nonprofit, member-owned financial institution, Aspire Credit Union strives to provide the best service, products, and rates possible to meet its member’s needs. Aspire Credit Union is a community-chartered credit union serving Bottineau, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Renville, and Ward Counties.

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MINOT ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION AWARDS ANNOUNCED The 2022 Rotary Scholarships have been awarded from the Minot Rotary Scholarship Foundation Fund. This year there were 25 - $1,000 scholarships awarded to high school seniors from Minot and the surrounding area. The Rotary Scholarship Foundation Fund was established by the Rotary Club of Minot 38 years ago. The goal of the fund is to provide scholarships to area youth through a permanent endowment fund held at the Minot Area Community Foundation. Scholarship applications are scored based upon participation in school activities, involvement in community service and charitable organizations, employment history and academic achievements. This year’s scholarship award recipients were as follows: Jonas Bubach – Minot HS, MaLiah Burke – Minot HS, Alaina Gochanour – Minot HS, Jersey Johnson – Minot HS, Addison Sorenson – Minot HS, Brett Finley – Bishop Ryan Catholic School, Annika Henjum – Bishop Ryan Catholic School, Josh Will – Bishop Ryan Catholic School, Mattie Jacobson – Our Redeemers Christian School, Aubrey Brown – Des Lacs – Burlington HS, Regan James – Bottineau HS, Nathaniel Olson – Bottineau HS, Kaleb Wintermute – Bottineau HS, Megan Hay – Divide County HS, Mason Lemer – Drake-Anamoose HS, Abbigail Zeiszler – Garrison HS, Carsyn Ziegler – Harvey HS, Teigan Hanklel – Max HS, Madison Moberg – MLS Mohall HS, Anna Johnson – Rugby HS, Cheznie Best – TGU Granville HS, Emma Dove – Velva HS, Blake Engebretson – Velva HS, Halle Keller – Velva HS, and Jadyn Sandy – Velva HS. Since its inception, the scholarship fund has awarded 805 scholarships totaling $723,000. Students earning scholarships are chosen by members of the Rotary Club of Minot who review and score every application. Through the Minot Rotary Scholarship Foundation from its humble beginnings back in the 1940’s to present, local Rotarians have taken great pride in putting service above self and have truly made a difference for local youth and the future.

ERICA KLABUNDE JOINS BROKERS 12 REAL ESTATE Brokers 12 has a new realtor. Bottineau native, Erica Klabunde has lived in Dallas and Green Bay, and moved to Minot over 13 years ago. She’s been a teacher, a stay-at-home mom, and a school principal for the past 3 years. After going through the buying and selling process many times as a client, Erica decided she’d like to be on the other end helping people find and experience that joy. Erica says, “ I love new adventures and challenges, and I tackle them with efficiency, determination, and grit. I like to be busy and productive and the feeling of pride that comes with that. When I'm not working, you can find me spending time with my fiancé and two beautiful daughters. I'm a dog lover, a lake girl at heart, and I find fun in all I do. “ Erica Klabunde

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BROOKE NICOLE SCHROEDER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCED The Minot Area Community Foundation’s Brooke Nicole Schroeder Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to two Max High School graduates. The Brooke Nicole Schroeder Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in 2018. The goal of the fund is to provide scholarships to Max High School youth through a permanent endowment fund held at the Minot Area Community Foundation. Scholarship applications are scored based on participation in school activities, involvement in community and charitable organizations and academic achievements. The 2022 scholarship recipients are: Taylor Johnson and Benjamin Scheresky – receiving scholarships in an amount commemorating Brooke’s birthday.

From left to right: Lynae Schroeder, Benjamin Scheresky, Taylor Johnson, and Staci Kenney

The Brooke Nicole Schroeder Scholarship Fund is in memory of Brooke Schroeder. Her friends and family described her as a loud, energetic, dedicated, caring, and compassionate individual; a force to be reckoned with at Max High School. She was not afraid to take life’s challenges head on and march to the beat of her own drum. Brooke was heavily involved in a number of activities, including FFA, drama, band, dance, and sports. Through annual scholarship awards, this fund will keep Brooke’s memory alive in the community for years to come. For any questions related to the Brooke Nicole Schroeder Scholarship Fund, please contact Staci at the Minot Area Community Foundation at 701.852.0646.

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ST. JOSEPH’S COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR QUALITY-OF-LIFE PROJECTS IN 11 COUNTIES St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation is currently accepting grant applications. “The amount distributed has increased significantly with the Twice Blessed Grant Program participation. Last year more than $1,500,000.00 was distributed to applicant organizations.” Shelly Weppler, Foundation President. Applicants can apply online using the Foundation’s grant application portal located on the Foundation’s website at sjchfnd.com on the grants page and must be a nonprofit organization or a government agency. Groups without nonprofit or government status may apply with a fiscal sponsor. Applicants needing assistance can contact St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation at 308 2nd Ave SW, Minot, ND 58701, call 701-837-1726, or e-mail sjchf@minot.com. Twice Blessed grant program participants are selected from online applications. St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity community foundation formed in June of 1998. The Foundation has awarded over $11.3 million in grants to organizations for many worthwhile projects to assist with programs that address quality of life issues in their communities. Grant funds are available to organizations for projects and initiatives that address the mental, physical, emotional and/or spiritual needs of residents in the counties of Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward and Wells. The deadline to receive applications is Monday, August 15, 2022.

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UPCOMING GOLF TOURNAMENTS FOR TRINITY HEALTH FOUNDATION Trinity Health Foundation is excited to announce fundraising golf tournament dates and open tournament registration. This year, the Building Hope Women’s Tournament is celebrating 24 years and we are again proud to support Trinity Health CancerCare Center patients. All proceeds from this event will benefit various patient assistance programs offered through the Trinity Health CancerCare Center. Building Hope Women’s Golf Tournament Monday, June 13, 2022 10am – Registration 11am – Shotgun Start After Golf - Dinner Souris Valley Golf Course – 2400 14th Avenue SW Proceeds benefit the Trinity Health CancerCare Center Patient Assistance Programs As Trinity Health Foundation recently announced, a Capital Campaign has been established for the new Trinity Health Healthcare Campus and Medical District Capital Campaign to raise $15 million. Proceeds from this year’s Golf for Life Men’s Golf Tournament will be allocated to the Capital Campaign in support of funding the new hospital construction and medical equipment. Golf for Life Men’s Golf Tournament Monday, August 15, 2022 10am – Registration 11am – Shotgun Start After Golf - Dinner Souris Valley Golf Course – 2400 14th Avenue SW Proceeds benefit the new Trinity Health Healthcare Campus and Medical District Entry fees are $125 per individual golfer and include tournament registration fee, cart, swag bag, lunch, snacks and refreshments, dinner, door prizes, and more. Team registration, sponsorships, and prize donation opportunities are also available. To register, or for more information, contact Cody McManigal at 701.857.2430 or cody.mcmanigal@ trinityhealth.org. Trinity Health Foundation was established in 1922 to assist in the establishment of the Trinity Hospital. Over the last 100 years, the foundation has been supported through the financial stewardship of individuals, families, foundations, corporations, civic clubs, and other organizations, with the purpose of significantly impacting healthcare and the quality of life in the region. Through generous donations, they are able to fulfill their mission of creating a system of care that provides the most significant impact on health and wellness throughout northwest North Dakota.

TRINITY HEALTH FOUNDATION DONATES $5,000 TO MINOT AREA HOSA STUDENTS Trinity Health Foundation recently awarded $5,000 to the Minot Chapter of NDHOSA to support nine students in their participation at the upcoming International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. HOSA-Future Health Professionals is an international student led organization focused on four core values including learning, leadership, service, and innovation. Students build and develop their skills from middle school to college, enabling them to be more career ready when they enter their desired field. HOSA implements leadership development while maintaining focus strictly on the Health industry. Trinity Health works closely with the organization in providing hands on training, speakers, fundraising opportunities, and other healthcare educational opportunities. “It’s critical that we support local students who have an interest in a healthcare career, especially given the current industry-wide shortage of care providers. Our partnership with the Minot HOSA Chapter has created numerous opportunities for future employment and the mentorship of those desiring a healthcare career,” said Dusty Zimmerman, Director, Trinity Health Foundation. Given the national healthcare worker shortage, HOSA is the pipeline for future Health Care professionals. MINOT AREA CHAMBER EDC COMMUNICATOR

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VERENDRYE PLANNING FOR EXCITING ANNUAL MEETING

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This year Verendrye Electric is bringing back its annual meeting in a big way. The annual meeting is June 9th in the State Fair Center in Minot. Registration starts at 4 p.m. Dinner is served from 4:30 to 6:30. The business meeting starts at 6:30. Headlining the event for entertainment will be Mollie B, an award-winning vocalist who can play several instruments. She hosts the Mollie B Polka Party TV show and has performed at the Norsk Hostfest a number of times. In 2018 she appeared in a scene of the Warner Brothers movie “The Mule,” directed and starring Clint Eastwood. Mollie will begin performing at 5 p.m. You will enjoy a free meal of meatballs and mashed potatoes with all the fixings. Back by popular demand this year will be free ice cream bars! Prizes Mollie B Several exciting prizes will be given away, including a chance to win $3,000 cash or a consolation prize of $830 cash. The cash prize is given to a member who has to be in attendance at the time of the drawing. The $3,000 drawing is from all of the Verendrye members. If that person is not present the $830 consolation drawing will occur from names of registered members and will be given away to a member who is present. All registered members will received a free multi-bit screwdriver. Other exciting prizes will include pairs of tickets to see Toby Keith, the Texas Tenors, Lady A. and Daniel O’Donnell at the Norsk Hostfest. Verendrye will also be giving away two $50 gift certificates to MeMas Meats in Berthold and to Bruner Beef in Drake. Kids activities and prizes Kids will be entertained with bounce houses from Backyard Bounce Inflatables N’ More. There will be a variety of bounce castles to appeal to all ages. They include an obstacle course and an Axe throwing castle with foam axes. Two bikes will be given away – one for a boy and one for a girl. Cotton candy will also be served. This year’s theme is Building for the Future. Attendees will learn in the business meeting about some of the improvements Verendrye has made to ensure you’re power remains reliable and how they are helping power communities. They hope to see you there on June 9th.

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SUMMER THEATRE STAGE TO BE NAMED AFTER ALUMNUS DUHAMEL Minot State University is proud to announce the MSU Summer Theatre stage will be named after alumnus Josh Duhamel. The naming of the stage in Duhamel’s honor is part of the University’s $2.8 million renovation project for the iconic amphitheater overlooking campus. The completion of the project is expected in mid-June, just before the start of its 57th season. “We are excited to announce the MSU Summer Theatre amphitheater stage will be known as Josh Duhamel Stage. Josh is proud of his Minot State roots, a proud Minot native and North Dakotan, and we are so proud to call him a graduate of MSU,” said MSU President Dr. Steven Shirley. “His generosity and interest in supporting this project is sincerely appreciated, and we are thrilled having Josh’s name attached to this wonderful venue.” Duhamel spent three years at Minot State, planning on attending dental school and was a member of the MSU football program, but chose to pursue an acting and modeling career in 1996. He later returned to finish his degree at Minot State. Duhamel was named a Golden Award recipient — the MSU Alumni Association’s highest honor — in 2020. He is a dynamic and versatile actor who, most recently, starred in “Shotgun Wedding,” opposite Jennifer Lopez, as well as “The Lost Husband” and “Think Like a Dog.” Duhamel made his directorial debut at the 2019 Mammoth Film Festival with “The Buddy Games,” for which he co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in. Duhamel is known for his roles as Danny McCoy on the NBC crime drama “Las Vegas” and Captain William Lennox in 2007’s summer blockbuster “Transformers.” “I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the new Summer Theatre at Minot State University,” Duhamel said. “This will further promote the arts in Minot and encourage the development of all the tremendous talent in our home state of North Dakota.”

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MEMBER NEWS continued on page 25 The donation and naming of the stage is the latest in a series of high-profile donors who have supported the project. Those donors include: • Plaza: Minot Area Community Foundation • Deck: Hook and Ladder Winery • Driveway: Ryan Family Dealerships • Dressing rooms: Richard and Stephanie (Sabol) Strom • Box office and ticket website: SRT “This is a very exciting project for our campus, but even more so for our region of the state,” said Rick Hedberg, vice president for advancement and executive director of the MSU Development Foundation. “MSU Summer Theatre has a wide draw of patrons. We are extremely fortunate to have MSU Summer Theatre in our city and I think folks are really going to like the improvements to the facility. This renovation will set us up for the next couple of decades at the amphitheater. “We can’t thank Josh enough for stepping forward to support this project. When he toured our facility in the fall and we shared the vision for the future of the complex, there was an immediate interest on his part. He truly loves Minot and I’m glad we were able to name the stage after him, it’s a wonderful fit.” Hedberg added many individual donors have also contributed to the success of the privately-funded project.“ We’ve had hundreds of donors that have supported the renovation project and we are grateful for all of them,” he said. “This wouldn’t have happened without their support. This has been a fun project.” The start of the 2022 season will begin on June 20 with “Something Rotten.” The original start date was June 17. “Something Rotten,” will run from June 20-26. Along with “Something Rotten,” the 57th season features: “A Taste of Things to Come,” June 30, July 1-3, and July 5-7; “Moon Over Buffalo,” July 15-17 and July 19-21; and “The Sound of Music,” July 28-31 and Aug. 2-5. "After years of struggling with broken toilets, leaky dressing rooms, and difficult access to seating, it's amazing to see how our extended community came together to commit to making Summer Theatre a landmark of Minot for many years to come,” said Chad Gifford, MSU Summer Theatre artistic director. “This wouldn't have happened without the help of every single person who contributed to this renovation project. I hope to see all of them at a show this summer.” Phase One of the Summer Theatre project, started in October 2020 and completed before the beginning of last summer’s season, focused on accessibility, including integrating handicap seating in each section, increased space for aisles and handrails, and replacing the upper-level deck. Phase Two began immediately after the summer season in 2021. Included in Phase Two is a complete renovation of the existing complex including bathrooms, ticket office, dressing rooms, and office space, along with a new plaza and drive-through, and lower-level concessions. Minot State will also add a digital entrance sign and donor board later in the summer and plans to add a canopy over the stage shortly after the 2022 Summer Theatre season. MINOT AREA CHAMBER EDC COMMUNICATOR

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TOWN & COUNTRY INSURANCE AGENCY AGENT NAMED AGENT OF THE YEAR Craig Johnson, General Manager and Agent at Town & Country Insurance Agency, has been named Agent of the Year by the Professional Insurance Agents of North Dakota. Craig earned this honor due to his dedicated service to the insurance industry, the Professional Insurance Agents Association, and his local community. Craig has devoted much of his career to the insurance industry. Growing up on his family's farm north of Sawyer and farming with his father led to him taking over the farm in 1995. As a farmer, Craig's firsthand knowledge of agriculture operations and more than 30 years of experience in insurance has provided him an extensive knowledge base in both farm and crop insurance. In 2007, Craig played an integral role in launching Town & Country Insurance Agency and has since grown the agency to a team of 14 insurance professionals who share a commitment to being a trusted partner for local farmers, business owners and community members.

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WENTZ TO LEAD CORNERSTONE BANK MINOT LOCATION Cornerstone Bank has opened a loan and deposit production office in Minot with an experienced team of community bankers. Grant Wentz is leading the team as SVP Market President. A graduate of North Dakota State University, he brings over 30 years of banking experience. Wentz has extensive knowledge in providing financial services to business, personal, and agriculture banking clients. A great fit with Cornerstone Bank’s mission of giving straight answers and the best possible financial options, Wentz enjoys working with clients to understand their financial situation and recommending options to meet those needs. Joining Wentz at Cornerstone’s Minot office are VP Ag/Business Banker Mike Vendsel, VP Business Banker Jason Bentley, and AVP Business Banking Associate Tracy Brown. Vendsel has over 30 years of banking experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge from working alongside business owners and agriculture producers through the ups and downs of their operations.

From left to right: Tracy Brown, Michael Vendsel, Jason Bentley, and Grant Wentz

Bentley brings over 20 years of banking experience specializing in business and agriculture. He values his role as a neighbor and contributor to his community as an active member with the Boy Scouts, Lions Club, Y’s Men, Downtown Business and Professional Association, and Renaissance Zone Board. With over 20 years of experience, Brown knows the ins and outs of business and agriculture loans. She will provide support to both clients and the banking team to help meet the needs of our customers. Wentz said, “It’s very exciting to join the Cornerstone team and even more so to have Cornerstone Bank entering the Minot market. The team and I feel a strong connection with Cornerstone’s company values and history. Collectively, we bring over 100 years of experience and are thrilled to put that to work helping Cornerstone Bank customers.” With roots back to 1936, Cornerstone Bank continues to grow. Now with locations in 10 communities across North and South Dakota, this growth is consistent with Cornerstone Bank’s vision of helping people make important decisions about their money. MINOT AREA CHAMBER EDC COMMUNICATOR

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TRINITY HEALTH FOUNDATION FUNDS NEW AMBULANCE Since late 2021, Trinity Health Foundation has undertaken a fundraising effort to add an additional ambulance to the current fleet of vehicles. We are happy to announce that sufficient funds have been generated to purchase the muchneeded ambulance. Trinity Health’s Community Ambulance Service, Inc (CAS) is the areas only fully staffed Advanced Life Support (ALS) team of health professionals. This team is dedicated to providing advanced ALS ambulance service 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to residents in the city of Minot and nearly 2,000 square miles of the surrounding service area. As you can imagine, this team of staff and response vehicles has been exceptionally busy. Community Ambulance Service, Inc completes approximately 11,000 responses per year which equates to 30 every single day. The previous fleet size of service vehicles was inadequate and made it extremely difficult to meet the growing demands placed on the emergency services in the region. CAS’ fleet included four primary response vehicles, a 4 x 4 used for inclement weather, and an older ambulance used only for standby events. In addition, CAS serves as a critical support system for the numerous communities they serve and also provides direct support to the Minot Fire and Police Departments, as well as the Ward County Sheriff’s Department and additional First Responder Groups. CAS also provides ALS intercept services to many of the ambulance services in northwestern North Dakota. As the demand for services and the region’s population continue to grow, an additional ambulance became necessary in order to provide essential care with up to date medical technology for our communities. A fully equipped Crestline Type III Ambulance costs approximately $140,000. The Trinity Health Foundation was awarded a $20,000 grant towards the new vehicle from the Farm Credit Services Rural Community Grant Program. Ryan Honda recently held a First Responder Appreciation Day and Fundraiser where they raised over $5,000 for the new ambulance. Additional fundraising efforts were completed in order raise sufficient money to fully fund the new emergency vehicle. Donations can be made to Trinity Health Foundation online at https://foundation.trinityhealth.org, or by texting TRINITY to 71760. You may also contact the Foundation at 701.857.5432 to discuss funding opportunities.

MINOT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS $16,000 TO MLS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FROM THE ANNA S. AND HAROLD A.C. BERGSTROM SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Minot Area Community Foundation’s Anna S. and Harold A.C. Bergstrom Scholarship Fund has invested $16,000 in the post-secondary education of ten MLS High School Graduates. The scholarship awards were open to all graduating Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood High School seniors who will be enrolling in a post-secondary institution following high school graduation to pursue a career important to rural North Dakota. The 2022 scholarship recipients are: Madison Moberg ($2,500); Kylie Abernathy ($2,500); Cordell Klokstad ($2,000); Ryan Morlock ($2,000); Luke Steeves ($2,000); Steele Olson ($1,000); Victoria Beha ($1,000); Joseph Savelkoul ($1,000); Jacob Undlin ($1,000); and Gannon Hall ($1,000). Selection for scholarship awards for the Bergstrom Scholarship Fund were based on the students’ scholastic and vocational achievements/ability and their explanation of how their chosen career is important to and will benefit rural North Dakota, as this was Harold and Anna Bergstrom’s intent. “Since inception, the fund has awarded $150,000 in scholarships. The Community Foundation is honored to carry out the wishes of Harold and Anna with the gift of education to the youth of their community through their Scholarship Fund,” remarked Jason Zimmerman, MACF President. For any questions related to the Bergstrom Scholarship Fund, please contact Staci at the Minot Area Community Foundation at 701.852.0646.

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SRT DISTRIBUTES NEARLY $2.4 MILLION IN CAPITAL CREDITS TO ITS MEMBERS SRT Communications is pleased to announce the distribution of nearly $2.4 million in credits back to its members. In a decision made by SRT’s Board of Directors, the cooperative will be issuing checks that include a portion of the 2000 allocation and a portion of the 2021 allocation. Checks will be mailed out in early June. A core benefit of belonging to a cooperative, capital credits represent its members’ ownership equity. “Capital credits are one of the many ways we can provide real value to our membership. SRT looks forward to this opportunity to share in the cooperative’s financial stability and give back to our members. We are sincerely grateful to them for helping to fulfill our mission and investing in a company they own,” said Kristi Miller, SRT Board President. How SRT Capital Credits Work 1. 2. 3. 4.

At the end of the fiscal year, it is determined whether there are excess revenues, called margins. The margins are allocated to members as capital credits based upon the amount spent by the member during the year. The Board of Directors decides to retire, or pay, the capital credits when the cooperative’s financial condition allows. Members are notified how and when they will receive their capital credit distribution.

Members should inform SRT of changes to their current mailing address to ensure they receive any future capital credit retirements. For more information on capital credits, visit srt.com/capitalcredits or call 701-858-1200. SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state's largest telecommunications cooperative. Established in 1951, SRT employs nearly 200 people and serves more than 48,000 customers across north central North Dakota.

OFFICAL GROUNDBREAKING FOR FIRE STATION 5 SET FOR JUNE 6

An official groundbreaking event will take place on June 6 to recognize the beginning of con-struction on the City of Minot’s fifth fire station. The event will take place at 4 p.m. at 2611 4th Ave. NW, the site of the new station. Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma, City Manager Harold Stewart, and Fire Chief Kelli Kronschnabel are expected to deliver remarks at the event. “Fire Station 5 has been a long time coming,” Kronschnabel said. “When this station is opera-tional, it will improve our department’s response times in northwest Minot and strengthen the level of fire protection that we provide to the entire community.” Construction on the approximately $3.8 million project is under way and expected to be com-plete in the spring of 2023, with the station being operational later that summer. For additional information or interviews contact the Public Information Office at 701-857-4727 or by email at pio@ minotnd.org.Dakota.

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MEMBER NEWS

BOLINSKE SET TO RETIRE Theresa Bolinske, Mortgage Loan Officer at Aspire Credit Union is set to retire at the end of June. The community is invited to celebrate her career at Aspire Credit Union on Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 1 PM - 4 PM, refreshments will be served. Bolinske summed up her career in just a few words, “It's been the best career”. Over her 22-year career in the Minot region, she received many awards and recognitions, including Affiliate of the Year from the Minot Board of Realtors, and a Minot Chamber EDC Eagle Award for outstanding customer service. During her stint at her prior financial institution, she was ranked among the top 10% of the company nationwide and was recognized for her efforts with several awards and accolades for her work. If there was anything she can share with young professionals in the industry, it's to never give up. She did not get the first job she applied for but when she did get started 22 years ago, the rest was history.

Theresa Bolinske

Bobbi Hansen, Loan Department Manager shared the following, “Bolinske has been a huge asset to the Aspire team. Her knowledge and genuine care are unrivaled, and she will be missed by all.” Aspire Credit Union, formerly Prairie Federal Credit Union has served the Minot area communities since 1937. A nonprofit, member-owned financial institution, Aspire Credit Union strives to provide the best service, products, and rates possible to meet its member’s needs. Aspire Credit Union is a community-chartered credit union serving Bottineau, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Renville, and Ward Counties.

BOURQUIN HIRED AT TOWN & COUNTRY KayLee Bourquin joined Town & Country Credit Union as a Financial Services Officer. Born and raised in Minot, Bourquin holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with minors in accounting and fraud examination from Minot State University. She brings nearly 11 years of financial services experience including retail operations, consumer lending and new accounts to her new role. As a Financial Services Officer, Bourquin will assist members with their consumer loan needs, as well as deposit accounts and related services. In her free time, she serves as the Club Administrator and 2nd Vice President for the Minot Lions Club. Bourquin is based in the credit union’s Minot Main location.

KayLee Bourquin

CONSTRUCTION DELAYS WILL PUSH BACK START OF SUMMER THEATRE The start of the 2022 season will begin on June 20 with “Something Rotten.” The original start date was June 17. “Something Rotten,” will run from June 20-26. Along with “Something Rotten,” the 57th season features: “A Taste of Things to Come,” June 30, July 1-3, and July 5-7; “Moon Over Buffalo,” July 15-17 and July 19-21; and “The Sound of Music,” July 28-31 and Aug. 2-5. Tickets for the entire summer lineup will go on sale Monday, June 6 at 9 a.m. For more information on each production and for tickets, see the MSU Summer Theatre WEBSITE or call the box office at 701-858-3228.

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HESS CORPORATION HELPS GROW PRAIRIE GRIT ADAPTIVE SPORTS With substantial support from Hess Corporation, Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports will add new activities to their already full schedule of summer of sports and recreational opportunities for special needs youth, adults and their families. Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports creates opportunities for special needs youth, adults and their families through adaptive sports and recreational opportunities. The 2022 spring and summer schedule includes: • • • • • • • •

Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt April 9th Adaptive Dance Camp June 7, 8, 9th Adaptive Cheerleading Camp date TBD I Can Bike Camp June 20-24th Overnight Adventure Camp June 25-26th Adaptive Fishing Day July 7th Wheelchair Basketball Camp July 19, 20, 21st Adaptive Water Sports Day August 6th

The gift from Hess of $15,000 will be used for supplies needed for each activity. Prairie Grit has already utilized the Hess donation for their first Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt held in Early April. Over 1200 eggs were hidden by volunteers making the activity accessible and inclusive for athletes and their siblings.

From left to right: Brent Lohnes, Paige Melby, Krystal Butgeriet, Kaari Pieper, Chad Thompson, Angie Thompson

“During the summer months, kids’ schedules fill up with activities, sports, and camps. Our goal is to create these same opportunities for youth and adults living with physical disabilities to have a full summer schedule as well,” said Krystal Butgeriet, MOT, OTR/L, Executive Director of Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports. “With Hess’s support, we can purchase the supplies we need to help children reach their full potential and have fun doing so. Our summer schedule is full of some activities we’ve done for many years, and some new offerings. Our hope is that every athlete can find something they love.” Brent Lohnes, Hess North Dakota General Manager, said, “Prairie Grit works diligently to meet the needs of their athletes and level the playing field, giving everyone a chance to participate and compete. Many of our colleagues at Hess participate, volunteer and support Prairie Grit activities.” Lohnes added, “Hess’s mission is to be the most trusted energy partner wherever we operate and positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are proud to support this organization as they expand their programming in the community"

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It’s Magic in Minot! There’s a positive movement going on in Minot. We’re rediscovering that our community is full of energy and a spirit for being a better place to live, to visit and to love. We have friendly and helpful faces, big ideas, a can-do attitude and fun things to do everywhere. Get excited again about the Magic City. Join the conversation and share why you think it’s #MagicInMinot.

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May 2022 - Chamber EDC Meetings and Events Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 1

Ag Committee

Thursday 2

7:30 am Chamber EDC Office

Start Up Minot powered by CO.STARTERS 8:30 am Carnegie Center

Friday 3

Ambassadors Committee

Saturday 4

7:30 am Chamber EDC Office

Ribbon Cutting

10:30 am Once Upon a Child 1015 South Broadway

Military Affairs Committee

Noon ND State Fair Center FFA Room

Board of Directors 7:30 am Chamber EDC Offices

Start Up Minot powered by CO.STARTERS

Infrastructure Committee 7:30 am Homesteaders Restaurant

Networking - 7:30 am Academy - 8:30 am Carnegie Center

Eagle Awards Presentation

Start Up Minot powered by CO.STARTERS

10:00 am Chamber EDC Office

Ribbon Cutting

11:30 am Minot Summer Theater Revitalization

Right Start Presentation

9:40 am Minot Air Force Base

Start Up Minot powered by CO.STARTERS 8:30 am Carnegie Center

11:00 am Karl's TV, Appliance and Furniture 1808 22nd Ave SW

8:30 am Carnegie Center

Ribbon Cutting

Military Day at the Parks Ag Committee Breakfast @ Ward County Shootout 7:00 am ND State Fairgrounds

Start Up Minot powered by CO.STARTERS 8:30 am Carnegie Center

Minot YP Golf Scramble 4:30 pm Vardon Golf Club

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