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The North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) was recognized for its merit winning a 2013 Award for Program Excellence from the National Council of State Housing Agencies in the Rental Housing Encouraging New Production category. “The Housing Incentive Fund has been an incredible tool in developing affordable housing units across North Dakota,” said Jolene Kline, NDHFA acting executive director and fund administrator. “I’m pleased that we are able to share one of our success stories with our peers from across the country.” Capitaliz...
Gov. Jack Dalrymple and representatives from Mercy Medical Center and the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) today celebrated the completion of Mercy Heights Apartments, a new complex in Williston that will provide affordable housing for medical personnel. The $11 million project received a $1 million allocation from the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF), reserving 20 units for low- to moderate-income households. “The completion of Mercy Heights Apartments is a great example of the progress we are making through p...
The Williston State College (WSC) Foundation today celebrated the successful completion of the first phase of the WSC Foundation Apartments, a 74-unit complex that houses essential service workers including WSC, state, city and school district employees, and Bethel Lutheran staff. “I applaud the vision of the foundation staff and board in developing this unique project to provide housing for essential service employees and to ensure a steady workforce for the region,” said Gov. Jack Dalrymple, who attended today’s open house. “They stepped...
A Watford City development will benefit from MBI Energy Services’ third contribution to the Housing Incentive Fund (HIF). The energy company contributed $250,000 to Wolf Run Village, an affordable housing project for essential service workers including teachers, law enforcement and medical personnel. “MBI strongly believes in supporting the people and the communities in which we operate,” said Jim Arthaud, the energy company’s CEO. “Our roots are in Western North Dakota, and we want to see this...
Fairview native Brady Buxbaum, 10, son of Brian and Trish, is taking his talents across the country to compete in the upcoming Hershey’s Track and Field Games North American Final. The national track and field meet, set to be held on Saturday gives boys and girls, ages 9-14, the opportunity to learn and develop the skills required to participate in basic track and field events. “Brady was very surprised and excited to call everyone in the family and let them know the news,” Buxbaum’s mother,...
The Montana Department of Commerce Office of Tourism (MTOT) is bringing its tourism and brand workshop, entitled “Coming Together to Expand Montana’s Tourism Story,” to Sidney, June 27th at the Elks Lodge. This free workshop is an outreach effort to assist businesses in northeastern Montana in bolstering their ability to attract and retain visitors to their area, and to learn about social media sites and best practices. With tourism being one of Montana’s leading industries and a key economic driver for the state, MTOT views the worksho...
The Montana Department of Commerce Office of Tourism (MTOT) is bringing its tourism and brand workshop, entitled “Coming Together to Expand Montana’s Tourism Story,” to Sidney, June 27th at the Elks Lodge. This free workshop is an outreach effort to assist businesses in northeastern Montana in bolstering their ability to attract and retain visitors to their area, and to learn about social media sites and best practices. With tourism being one of Montana’s leading industries and a key economic driver for the state, MTOT views the worksho...
Powder River Meat Company, the newest business in Terry, Mont., will officially open its doors on Friday, May 31, with a grand opening “Meat & Greet” event from noon-5 p.m. The custom meat processing shop is located in the building formerly occupied by Forcella’s Custom Meats. Owners Travis and Tamara Choat and partner Tanner Carpenter purchased the business in early May, and are reopening with plans to continue custom livestock and wild game processing, as well as add a retail meat count...
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has seen recent significant growth in the number of reports of child maltreatment received by the Centralized Intake Child Abuse Hotline. The number of children placed in foster care has also increased to over 2,000. Every day, DPHHS staff works tirelessly to carry out the mission of keeping children safe and families strong. However, responding after a report is received is not enough. The work of preventing child abuse requires the effor...
The Boys and Girls Club of Richland County Annual Dinner & Auction has been set for 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 16th at The Richland County Fair Event Center. Last year the club raised over $40,000 thanks to the generosity of this community. Some of the items that have already been secured for this year’s auction include Autographed Photos of: Adrian Peterson - the Minnesota Vikings, 2012 NFL MVP, Cam Newton - Carolina Panthers, Drew Brees - New Orleans Saints, Matt Ryan - Atlanta Falcons, Percy Harvin - Minnesota Vikings, Joe Thiesmann - N...
The Boys and Girls Club of Richland County Annual Dinner & Auction has been set for 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 16th at The Richland County Fair Event Center. Last year the club raised over $40,000 thanks to the generosity of this community. Some of the items that have already been secured for this year’s auction include Autographed Photos of: Adrian Peterson - the Minnesota Vikings, 2012 NFL MVP, Cam Newton - Carolina Panthers, Drew Brees - New Orleans Saints, Matt Ryan - Atlanta Falcons, P...
There's no doubt that we're a connected society - and connected like never before through email, social networks, video conference technology, instant messaging, smart phones, the list goes on. While this influx in connectivity has made it easier to do business, it has also blurred the lines between work and home life, resulting with many of us working in our homes at least a few hours each week. If your kitchen countertop has become your go-to place for paying bills, responding to emails and...
You know the old saying that the journey is just as important as reaching your destination? It can also be applied to your family vacation. Some even believe that the journey is half the fun of getting there. While you may already have a getaway destination in mind, traveling as a family presents its share of challenges for the journey ahead. That's why it's so important to plan ahead to make sure your trip is a memorable voyage, rather than an endless undertaking. Preparing for vacation travel...
Spring is here, which means one thing: it's time to get your home in tip-top shape. By completing a few easy tasks, you can spend more time soaking up the sun and less time on interior projects. Here are five ways to spruce up your home this spring to prepare for a relaxing summer - and give your home that "spring cleaning" feel without spending the entire spring, well, cleaning. 1. Let there be light Nothing makes the house feel drab like dirty windows. Make any room feel bright and fresh by cl...
