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TABLE OF CONTENTS Williston Community Information..................................... 4-5
Minot Community Information................................. 18-19
Area Calendar of Events................. 8-9
Take It Outside!.................................21
The Secret to Getting Kids to Eat Veggies..................................10
Injured? Fear is Your Biggest Enemy........................... 22-23
Water Safety .............................. 12-13
How the Oil Boom Changed the Face of Small-Town ND..............24
How to Set (and Conquer) Your 2015-16 Money Goals................ 16-17
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Williston ND COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Williston was founded in 1887 and was named after Daniel Willis James who served on the board of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. The region is well stocked with an abundance of wildlife for the outdoor `enthusiast. Located only a few miles from Lake Sakakawea, fishing for walleye and northern pike is the favorite pastime of many. Williston is located near the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers near the site where Meriwether Lewis and William Clark reunited on the way back to St. Louis after their famous expedition. There are many interesting historic sites in our region, the most notable being the restored fur trading post known as Fort Union. Professional NBA coach Phil Jackson and four time world championship boxer Virgil Hill, both called Williston home and attended high school here. Today nearly 17,500 people call Williston their home. Many have been drawn here because of the opportunities for future growth. The economy here is based mainly on oil and agriculture. Williston continues to maintain steady growth and is the heart beat of a prospering North Dakota economy providing opportunities to families looking for a community with a future, economic stability and low crime rate. The city’s economy is currently experiencing rapid growth in housing, career options and quality of life. Source: www.willistonnd.com
Life in Williston Energy and agriculture is the economy base and four beautiful seasons mark the progress of each year. Williston affords the quality of life that most don’t realize is here. Morning commutes to work can be less than 15 minutes, crime rates are some of the lowest in the nation, air quality is pure, your kids are safe, and people still maintain that friendly persona. Residents still tailgate at the Friday Night Coyote Football game under the lights then hit the field early Saturday morning for some of the finest pheasant hunting in the state. Williston is the home to the Miss North Dakota pageant and many other functions throughout the year, such as the Scandinavian Heritage Fest, Band Day, Ft. Union Rendezvous, Old Fashioned Fourth of July, and the Chokecherry Festival. Visit the James Memorial Arts Center to view the current art displays, sign up for available art classes or get involved with the latest theatre production through Entertainment Inc. / Youth Education on Stage and volunteer with one of the many clubs or organizations in the area.
Purchasing a Home: Williston’s residential housing is almost 64 percent owner-occupied and 36 percent renter-occupied. Based on a 2006 housing study for the community of Williston, homeowners are experiencing an 11.05% annual growth on the resale value of their home. The percentage of offer to list price is over 94% with an average of 60-62 days on the market. As of winter 2009, the community of Williston lists 78 new/existing single family homes for sale. Of these 29% are listed over $200,000, 49% are listed between $150,000%199,000, and 22% are listed below $150,000. Renting: There are an estimated 1,600+ apartment units in Williston. Rents can range from 350-450 for an efficiency, 450-600 for a one bedroom, 550-625 for a two bedroom, and 700+ for a three bedroom. Due to the increased activity in the area. Finding a place to rent can be a challenge. The best advice we can offer is to start planning for your move as soon as possible. New construction continues to happen to address the need for more rental housing. Employment The common perception that follows a small community like Williston is that careers are not competitive when it comes to pay. That’s just not true. As the surge in the North Dakota energy industry continues, oil field companies are aggressively trying to fill the demand for workers. However, oil field careers are not the only thing in demand in Williston. With the influx
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in growth comes an increase in demand for additional products and services. Good paying careers are currently available in the areas of Education, Medical/Health, Tourism, Agriculture, Construction, Electrical, Transportation, Retail, Insurance, Administration, City Government, Social Services, IT Technical, and Financial. Understanding the Oil Industry and the physical demands: www.rockinthebakken.com Williston’s Top 14 Employers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Nabors Drilling, USA, Inc Drilling Oil and Gas Wells Mercy Medical Center Medical and Surgical Hospitals Williston Public Schools Elementary and Secondary Schools Halliburton Energy Services, Inc Support Activities for Oil & Gas Operations Wal-Mart Department Stores Bethel Lutheran Home Nursing Care Facilities City of Williston Executive and Legislative Offices Williams County Executive and Legislative Offices True Drilling-True Oil Company Specialized Trucking, Long-Distance Schlumberger Well Services Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations Williston State College Junior Colleges
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JK Foods, Inc Supermarkets and Grocery Stores Key Energy Services Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations Opportunity Foundation Services for the Elderly and Disabled
Entertainment When it comes to outdoor activities in Williston, your biggest problem is going to be which activity to choose.
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Measured against other regions of the country hunting and fishing ranks with the best anywhere. Pheasant, grouse and partridge keep the shotgun happy while whitetail deer and antelope challenge the rifle and bow enthusiasts. Fishing is some of the best in the area with an abundance of Walleye and Northern Pike. If you really want a fight, try your hand at paddle-fishing this spring. Three challenging golf courses surround the area, including the Links of North Dakota an 18-hole world class course situated on 270 acres of spectacular terrain overlooking Lake Sakakawea. Hike or bike the Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit or set out on a canoeing float trip down the Missouri river. Source: www.willistonlife.com
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NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR The North Dakota State Fair features nine nights of exciting entertainment, including concerts, live bands, rodeo events, bull riding and auto races. There are tons of choices for a mouth-watering fair food fix along the midway, as well as more than 600 booths of shopping throughout the grounds. The State Fair puts a special emphasis on agriculture and machinery row features the latest in agriculture products and services. The best of North Dakota is showcased through the more than 40,000 FFA, 4-H and Open Class exhibits that fill the barns with livestock and the State Fair Center with everything from apple pies to woodworking exhibits. Camping is $20 per night and includes a 30-amp electrical hook-up. Hours: Sunday 12:00 am - 12:00 am Monday 12:00 am - 12:00 am Tuesday 12:00 am - 12:00 am Wednesday 12:00 am - 12:00 am Thursday 12:00 am - 12:00 am Friday 12:00 am - 12:00 am Saturday 12:00 am - 12:00 am 8
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NORTH DAKOTA CHOKECHERRY FESTIVAL The North Dakota Chokecherry Festival is a celebration of youth accomplishments and our state fruit, the chokecherry. This two-day family festival kicks off on Friday and features the 1000 Burger Feed, ice cream with chokecherry topping, vendor booths and live entertainment. It wraps up with an outdoor movie in Harmon Park. Saturday begins with a free pancake feed with chokecherry syrup, a 5K fun run, children’s stroll/parade, vendors booths, live entertainment, Kid Zone and more. A great family event to enjoy before getting back to school!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 6-7, 2015
THE MINOT BIG ONE ART AND CRAFT FAIR 40th annual Christmas show. More than 450 booths filled with handmade arts and crafts from more than 250 vendors across the Upper Midwest. Largest craft show in the state.
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November 21, 2015
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PARSHALL COMMUNITY FALL CRAFT AND BAKE SALE The Parshall Community Fall Craft and Bake Sale is a great place to do some holiday shopping, pick up some delicious homemade goodies, and enjoy a wonderful lunch!
BAKKEN X-TREK This terrain run has been developed by ENDRacing specifically for the unique terrain in western North Dakota and Spring Lake Park in Williston, ND specifically. Don’t miss this grueling race in which you will run, crawl, wade and climb.
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eft to their own devices, most kids will choose to gobble down ice cream or chocolate rather than broccoli or brussels sprouts. So, at school lunch, they’ll likely eat the yummiest items first and then drop the rest in the trash. But a new study finds that kids eat more fruits and vegetables when school recess takes place before lunch, rather than after. “Recess is a pretty big deal to kids,” said lead researcher Joe Price, an associate professor in the Department of Economics at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. “If you’re going to make a kid choose between going to recess and eating their veggies , recess is going to win.” The study, led by Price and David Just, director of the Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, looked at seven elementary schools in a Utah school district. Three of the schools switched recess to before lunch, while four schools continued to hold recess after lunch. For four days in the spring and nine days in the fall, the researchers measured how many fruits and vegetables each student ate during lunch. The three schools that made the switch,did so in the fall. In the schools that switched recess to before lunch, children ate 54 percent more fruits and vegetables than they did before the switch, the researchers found. Moreover, there was a 45 percent increase in the number of kids who ate at least one serving of fruits and vegetables a day. But in schools that kept recess after lunch, children actually ate fewer fruits and vegetables as the year went on.
incentives for the kids to eat them. Although both methods worked relatively well, they can be costly, the scientists said. This new study shows that “it’s not just what’s on the tray that matters,” Price told Live Science. Rather, “by setting the scheduling right, you can have a big impact.” Price also speculated that switching recess to before lunch helps kids build up an appetite immediately before they sit down to eat. As an added bonus, the switch also reduced waste by roughly 40 percent, the researchers found. The results should be encouraging for most schools because “it means that you can end up with more items in the tummy rather than in the trash,” Price said. The findings should also help parents get their kids to eat healthier, Price said. Parents who regularly sit down and eat with their kids for a specific amount of time may be more successful in getting their kids to eat well. However, parents who allow their children to run along as soon as they’ve finished dinner are less likely to encourage healthy eating habits. In the future, Price and Just hope to study how to use digital media to advertise and encourage healthy eating at school. But for now, switching lunchtimes to after recess may just do the trick. The findings will be published in February in the journal Preventive Medicine. Source: http://www.livescience.com/49482schoolsswitchlunchrecess.html
Previous studies had attempted to encourage children to eat healthier by increasing the variety of fruits and vegetables available or providing small
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When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Hanging out at the pool or the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat. Between having fun and checking out the lifeguards, most people don’t think much about water safety - but they should. For people between the ages of 5 and 24, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Most water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines. Learning how to swim is essential if you plan on being on or near water. Many organizations provide swim instruction to people of all ages, check to see what classes are available in your area.
Swimming Smarts “Buddy up!” That’s what swimming instructors say. Always swim with a partner, every time - whether you’re swimming in a backyard pool or in a lake. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps, which might make it difficult to get out of the water. When people swim together, they can help each other or go for help in case of an emergency. Get skilled. Speaking of emergencies, it’s good to be prepared. Learning some life-saving skills, such as CPR and rescue techniques, can help you save a life. A number of organizations offer free classes for both beginning and experienced swimmers and boaters. Check with your YMCA or YWCA, local hospital, or chapter of the Red Cross. Know your limits. Swimming can be a lot of fun - and you might want to stay in the water as long as possible. If you’re not a good swimmer or you’re just learning to swim, don’t go in water that’s so deep you can’t touch the bottom and don’t try to keep up with skilled swimmers. That can be hard, especially when
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your friends are challenging you - but it’s a pretty sure bet they’d rather have you safe and alive. If you are a good swimmer and have had lessons, keep an eye on friends who aren’t as comfortable or as skilled as you are. If it seems like they (or you) are getting tired or a little uneasy, suggest that you take a break from swimming for a while. Swim in safe areas only. It’s a good idea to swim only in places that are supervised by a lifeguard. No one can anticipate changing ocean currents, rip currents,sudden storms, or other hidden dangers. In the event that something does go wrong,lifeguards are trained in rescue techniques. Swimming in an open body of water (like a river, lake, or ocean)is different from swimming in pool. You need more energy to handle the currents and other changing conditions in the open water. If you do find yourself caught in a current, don’t panic and don’t fight the current. Try to swim parallel to the shore until you are able to get out of the current,which is usually a narrow channel of water. Gradually try to make your way back to shore as you do so. If you’re unable to swim away from the current, stay calm and float with the current. The current will usually slow down, then you can swim to shore. Even a very good swimmer who tries to swim against a strong current will get worn out. If you’re going to be swimming in an open body of water, it’s a great idea to take swimming lessons that provide you with tips on handling unexpected hazards. Some areas with extremely strong currents are off limits when it comes to swimming. Do your research so you know where not to swim, and pay attention to any warning signs posted in the area.
Be careful about diving. Diving injuries can cause head injury, permanent spinal cord damage, paralysis, and sometimes even death. Protect yourself by only diving in areas that are known to be safe, such as the deep end of a supervised pool. If an area is posted with “No Diving” or “No Swimming” signs, pay attention to them. A “No Diving” sign means the water isn’t safe for a head-first entry. Even if you plan to jump in feet first, check the water’s depth before you leap to make sure there are no hidden rocks or other hazards. Lakes or rivers can be cloudy and hazards may be hard to see. Watch the sun. Sun reflecting off the water or off sand can intensify the burning rays. You might not feel sunburned when the water feels cool and refreshing, but the pain will catch up with you later — so remember to reapply sunscreen frequently and cover up much of the time. Don’t forget your hat, UV protection sunglasses, and protective clothing. Drink plenty of fluids. It’s easy to get dehydrated in the sun, particularly if you’re active and sweating. Keep up with fluids — particularly water — to prevent dehydration. Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or nausea can be signs of dehydration and overheating. Getting too cool. Speaking of temperature, it’s possible to get too cool. How? Staying in very cool water for long periods can lower your body temperature. A temperature of 70°F (20°C) is positively balmy on land, but did you know that water below that temperature will feel cold to most swimmers? Your body temperature drops far more quickly in water than it does on land. And if you’re swimming, you’re using energy and losing body heat even faster than if you were keeping still. Monitor yourself when swimming in cold water and stay close to shore. If you feel your body start to shiver or your muscles cramp up, get out of the water quickly; it doesn’t take long for hypothermia to set in.
be almost impossible. Also, the U.S. Coast Guard warns about a condition called boater’s fatigue, which means that the wind, noise, heat, and vibration of the boat all combine to wear you down when you’re on the water. Weather. Before boating, be sure the weather conditions are safe. The local radio, internet or TV stations can provide updated local forecast information. Personal flotation devices. It’s always a good idea for everyone on the boat to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket, whether the boat is a large speedboat or a canoe — and whether you’re a good swimmer or not. Wearing a life jacket (also known as a personal flotation device, or PFD) is the law in some states for certain age groups, and you could face a stiff penalty for breaking it. Your state may also require that you wear an approved life jacket for water skiing and other on-water activities. Wearing a PFD is like wearing a helmet while biking. It may take a few minutes to get used to it, but it definitely can be a lifesaver. Don’t leave land without it. Stay in touch. Before going out on a boat, let somebody on land know your float plan (where you are going and about how long you’ll be out). That way, if you do get into trouble, someone will have an idea of where to look for you. If you’re going to be on the water for a long time, it’s a good idea to have a radio with you so you can check the weather reports. Water conducts electricity, so if you hear a storm warning, get off the water as quickly as you can.
Alcohol and water never mix. Alcohol is involved in numerous water-related injuries and up to half of all water-related deaths. The statistics for teenage guys are particularly scary: One half of all adolescent male drownings are tied to alcohol use.
Jet skis. If you’re using jet skis or personal watercraft, follow the same rules as you do for boating. You should also check out the laws in your area governing the use of personal watercraft. Some states won’t allow people under a certain age to operate these devices; others require you to take a course or pass a test before you can ride one.
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OK, so you do more splashing than swimming, but it’s just as important to know your skill level at the waterpark as it is at the pool. Take a moment to read warnings and other signs. Each area in the water park can have different depths of water, so make sure you pay attention. If you don’t know how to swim be sure to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket when necessary, and be sure there is lifeguard supervision. And make sure you do slide runs feet first or you’ll put yourself at risk for a ride that’s a lot less fun — one to your doctor or dentist.
The pool and the beach are great places to learn new skills, socialize, and check out everyone’s new bathing suit. So don’t let paying attention to safety turn you off. Being prepared will make you feel more comfortable and in charge. Source: http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/water_safety.html#
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How to Set (and Conquer) Your 2015-16 Money Goals These expert tips will help you achieve your financial resolutions within the next 12 months. It’s time to set your big financial goals for the year and make a plan for achieving them. Despite the fact that an Allianz Life survey of more than 1,000 people in November found that getting in shape is a bigger priority than improving finances for most people, 4 in 10 said they aimed to manage their money better in 2015. About a quarter of respondents said they were more likely to get help from a financial professional in the coming year. Paying off credit card debt, building up emergency savings and increasing retirement savings were also among the common goals cited. The relative health of the economy compared to a year ago seems to have alleviated some of the pressure Americans feel to set financial goals. A recent survey of more than 2,000 adults by Fidelity found a decline in interest in setting money-related financial resolutions for the new year. Just 31 percent of respondents said they were making a financial resolution, compared to 43 percent in 2014. The most popular financial goals included saving more (55 percent), paying off debt (20 percent) and spending less (17 percent). The Fidelity survey also found a correlation between expressing a financial goal and improving one’s financial life: About half of those who made a money resolution last year said they are now “better off financially,” compared to just 38 percent of those who didn’t set one. According to Carrie Schwab Pomerantz, president of the Charles Schwab Foundation, one of the biggest barriers to meeting financial goals is that people just don’t know how to get started . In Charles Schwab’s Fall Financial Pulse survey of 1,466 adults ages 25 to 65, more than half said they “don’t feel they are on top of their finances,” and 27 percent said they “don’t know where to start and need more education or information.” In addition, 15 percent said they didn’t want to deal with their finances because it’s “too overwhelming.” If you fall into that category, then you might also want to consider the research of Christine Whelan , a faculty associate in the Department of Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and 16
self-improvement expert. She developed two self-improvement programs for AARP’s Life Reimagined website that help people prioritize their goals and define the next steps for achieving them. Her research has also found the importance of not just setting a resolution, but making sure the goals you set resonate with your values and priorities, and not outside influences. Meeting those goals also requires high levels of self control, which gets stronger with practice , she says. Here are some suggestions from academic research on how to go about achieving your 2015 money goals:
Start Conquering Now 1. Be Flexible Julia Belyavsky Bayuk , an assistant professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Delaware, asked college students to save money and told half of them to form a specific plan for how they were going to save money. Then, the college students were offered candy for 75 cents each. The students with a specific savings plan in place were more likely to splurge on the candy purchases compared with those without a plan. (Interestingly, students with savings plans who were put into an “abstract” state of mind first, by being asked questions about why they save money instead of how, were more likely to resist the purchase.) “The takeaway is that planning can limit you. It’s important to remind yourself, ‘What is my goal?’” Bayuk says, who coauthored the study published in the Journal of Consumer Research in 2010. In other words, forming a plan is not necessarily helpful, because in real life, plans often don’t work out. It rains. A child needs to stay home from school. You are offered a piece of chocolate cake. For Bayuk, these findings also provide personal comfort: “I always wanted to be a planner. I always buy the calendars, and try to use Outlook, but it never works. I never stick to it. Now I’ve accepted this fact. I don’t form plans,” she says.
2. Visualize your goal “It’s very important to visualize your goal. You need to know what you’re working toward,” Bayuk says. In fact, clearly keeping the goal in mind by posting it where you see it every day could also keep your motivation at the forefront of your mind and help you think more abstractly about reaching the goal, which Bayuk’s research has shown to be helpful.
3. Get motivated by a purpose bigger than yourself “If thinking of the world and others around you makes you think more broadly and leads you to be more open minded, then that could help,” Bayuk says. Focusing on how your children would benefit from a college degree without a huge amount of student loan debt, for example, could make it easier to skip a pricey restaurant meal and put that money into their 529 account instead..
4. Be specific when describing your goal The acronym SMART , which stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time limited, has been used for more than 20 years to help people set and meet goals. In general, Bayuk says ap-
plying the acronym can be useful, but warns people against being too specific about their plans, since her research suggests remaining open minded can be a better approach. “You want to be as specific as possible if you’re sure you’ll have the opportunity to execute that specific plan,” she says. But in reality, specific plans often get sabotaged. “You might say, ‘If I wake up at 8 a.m., I’ll go to the gym.” But what if you don’t get up at 8 a.m.? If the situation doesn’t happen, that’s when having a plan is hurtful,” she explains. At the same time, having a specific plan might prevent you from taking advantage of unexpected opportunities that pop up, such as getting home from work early and using that time to go to the gym.
5. Dream Big Research suggests that you should dream big, but not too big, Bayuk says. When people set goals that are too small, they achieve them easily and are finished. At the same time, when people set goals that are overly ambitious, they tend to give up before reaching them. Setting goals somewhere in the middle, where they are difficult to achieve but not impossible, is the best approach. S ource: http://money.usnews.com/money/personalfinance/articles/2014/12/30/howtosetandconqueryour2015moneygoals
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Minot came into existence in 1886, when James J. Hill’s Great Northern Railway ended its push through the state for the winter, after having difficulty constructing a trestle across Gassman Coulee. A tent town sprung up over night, as if by magic, thus the city came to be known as the “Magic City”. The town site was chosen by the railroad to be placed on the land of then homesteader Erik Ramstad. Mr. Ramstad was convinced to relinquish his claim, and became one of the city leaders. The town was named after Henry Davis Minot, a railroad investor and friend of Jim Hill. The city was incorporated on June 28, 1887. Minot was a typical western boom town in its early years. The 1950s saw the construction of the Minot Air Force Base, an Air Defense Command Base that later became a Strategic Air Command Bomber & Minuteman missile base. In 1969, a severe flood on the Souris River devastated the city. Following this, the Army Corps of Engineers straightened the path of the river through the city and built several flood control structures.
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About Minot Minot is a city located in north central North Dakota, United States. It is most widely known for the Air Force base located approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of the city. With a population of 40,888 at the 2010 census, Minot is the fourth largest city in the state. In 2012, the Minot Area Development Corporation estimated that there were between 46,000 and 47,000 permanent residents within city limits. The city is the county seat of Ward County and is a trading center for a large portion of northern North Dakota, southwestern Manitoba, and southeastern Saskatchewan. Founded in 1886 during the construction of the Great Northern Railway, Minot is also known as “Magic City”, commemorating its remarkable growth in size over a short time. Minot is the principal city of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers McHenry, Renville, and Ward counties and had a combined population of 69,540 at the 2010 census. In 2012, it was estimated that the population of the Minot Micropolitan Area was 73,146
Culture: Minot’s Midwestern setting and attitudes sometimes hides its sizable and sometimes flamboyant arts community. Minot has an art museum, a symphony orchestra, an opera company, a city band, several dance and theater troupes, a youth/punk concert organization, the AMP, and much more; over 40 organizations claim membership in the Minot Area Council on the Arts, and even more exist. Nearly 40% of the city’s residents are of Scandinavian ancestry, and every October since 1977, Minot has been the host to the Norsk Høstfest, North America’s largest Scandinavian-American festival. Scandinavian Heritage Park is located in Minot. Scandinavian Heritage Park features remembrances and replicas from each of the Scandinavian countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark,and Iceland. Purchasing a Home: As of the census of 2010, there were 40,888 people, 17,863 households, and 9,978 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,345.8 inhabitants per square mile (905.7/km2). There were 18,744 housing units at an average density of 1,075.4 per square mile (415.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 2.3% African American, 3.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 17,863 households of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.1% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 14% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. Employment Minot’s economy depends on the Air Force Base located 13 miles (21 km) north of town making the city’s economy more robust than other cities of its size due to its large service area; however, it is beset by significant problems with enterprise capital and wage standards.[citation needed] About 30% of Minot residents work two or more jobs, and two-thirds of households earn less than the national median household income. ING/ReliaStar established a service center in Minot in December 1998.
Minot’s Top Employers
# Employer # of Employees 1 Minot Air Force Base 6,754 2 Trinity Health 2,066 3 Minot Public Schools 1,020 4 Cognizant (ING Minot Service Center) 600 5 Minot State University 444 6 MarketPlace Foods 400 7 Kalix (MVAW) 400 8 Miracle Mart 394 (2009) 9 BNSF Railroad 350 10 City of Minot 343 11 Walmart 300 12 MLT Inc. 255 13 Menards 250 14 Sykes, Inc. 250 (2008) 15 Ward County 218 16 SRT Communications 215 17 Baker-Hughes 210 18 Westlie Motors 200 19 Central Trenching 175 20 PumpCo 175 21 Ryan Family Dealerships-Minot 157 22 Cameron Oil 150 23 Choice Hotels International, Inc. 150 (2011) 24 Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch 129 25 Grand International 120 (2012) 26 First Western Bank 116 27 Pure Energy/FMC Technology Completion Service 115 28 Weatherford 115 29 Enbridge 105 30 United States Postal Service 105 31 Colter Energy 100 32 Farstad Oil 33 Minot Daily News 34 International Inn 35 Dakota Square Mall
Education: The Minot Public Schools system operates ten elementary schools (K-5) within the city: Bel Air, Edison, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Longfellow, McKinley, Roosevelt, Perkett, Sunnyside, and Washington. The district also operates Bell Elementary, located about five miles southeast of Minot. Jefferson Elementary was closed in 2003. The old Washington Elementary building was closed at the end of 2007 and the students moved to a new building which was renovated from an old health care center. There are also two elementary schools (K-6) on the Minot Air Force Base: Dakota and North Plains. There are three middle schools in the system: the two in Minot are grades 6-8: Jim Hill in the south and Erik Ramstad in the north. Memorial Middle School (grades 7-8) on Minot AFB, is named for fallen veterans of the U.S. armed forces. The school was built in the mid-1960s on the northern perimeter of the base. All three middle schools were formerly called “junior high” schools. The city has one public high school, Minot High School, divided between two campuses. A few blocks east of Downtown Minot is Central Campus (grades 9-10), which occupies the original high school building. On the southwest side of the city is the newer Magic City Campus (grades 11-12), constructed in 1973 just west of Jim Hill Middle School. MPS also operates an adult learning center and Souris River Campus, an alternative high school.
“ING chose Minot for our expansion because our service center employees have demonstrated that they can provide unsurpassed customer service. I think this decision speaks volumes about Minot and the caliber of people who live and work here,” Tom McInerney, CEO, ING U.S. Financial Services.
Recreation The Minot Park District operates seventeen parks with various facilities; Corbett Field, home to American Legion, high school and college baseball; Optimist soccer complex; MAYSA ice arena; the Sertoma Complex which has 8 softball fields; Souris Valley Golf Course, and an indoor tennis complex.
Minot has seen a huge increase in population and infrastructure investments in the last several years with the expanding drilling (using the ‘frac’ petroleum extraction technique) of oil in the Bakken Formation and Three Forks Groups. The State of North Dakota has a website detailing daily oil activity.
The city’s largest parks are Roosevelt Park and Oak Park. Roosevelt Park Zoo is one of the top zoos in the region. Dogs are allowed in Roosevelt Park, a sign is posted at the entrance confirming this. A “bark park” for dogs opened in the summer of 2005.
Minot is also home to Minot State University, the third largest university in the state. MSU’s campus is at the base of North Hill, just west of Broadway. Originally a two-year teacher’s college when opened in 1913, Minot State became a university in 1987.
The North Dakota State Fair is held annually in Minot. Nearly all recreation areas however are closed during the long winters. The local high school hockey teams use the ice rink located in the Fair Grounds. The ice rink is also turned into the location of the rodeo.
Preschool and daycare Most of the larger daycare centers and preschools in the Minot area work in collaboration with local church groups. There are also programs such as Head Start and preschool programs through Minot Public Schools. The in-home daycare providers are state registered/licensed.
Apple Grove Grove Golf Course, and Souris Valley Golf Course are located in Minot. The Minot Country Club is located near Burlington.
Private schools in Minot include Bishop Ryan Catholic School, which offers preschool through grade 12 at a single campus. There is also a Protestant K-12 school, Our Redeemer’s Christian School.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minot,_North_Dakota
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HUNTING Pheasant hunting here can be some of the best in the country. The pheasant season traditionally opens in mid-October and runs through the end of December. The Williston region has thousands of acres offering ideal habitat for ringnecks. Though the majority of land is privately owned, it is generally quite easy to find an area on which to hunt, but you can’t expect to drive to a farmer’s or rancher’s yard at daybreak on opening day and be allowed to hunt his land. The key is to make the necessary contacts several weeks before the season opens in order to gain permission to hunt. Even if you have not gained permission to hunt on privately owned land, there is no reason to give up and go home. Thousands of acres of public lands surround Williston, harboring good populations of pheasants. Information on those tracts is available by contacting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Maps showing the boundaries of the public parcels are available. The Williston region provides excellent whitetail hunting as well. Hunter success over the years is reflected in Game and Fish Department records. Units in the Williston region are consistently the most requested by license applicants statewide, which can make obtaining a permit difficult. Deer bow season usually opens in late August, while deer gun season has an early November opener. The region also provides great antelope hunting, both bow and gun. The number of gun permits is limited, but those who receive permits are successful in their hunt. The antelope bow season opens on the same date as deer bow, while the antelope gun season opens in early October. The Williston region also attracts avid Hungarian partridge and sharptail grouse hunters. Populations and hunting opportunities are such that the interest in these two species should continue on the upswing. Partridge numbers are currently low
but rebounding Sharptail numbers are fairly strong and steady. Partridge and grouse seasons usually open about mid-September and continue through the same dates as the pheasant hunting season. Outdoor opportunities in the Williston region are really unlimited and basically untapped. When measured against other regions of the country, hunting and fishing ranks with the best anywhere.
BIKING BEAVER LAKE STATE PARK The Beaver Lake State Park is a portrait of nature at its finest…and gentlest with its prairies and the pristine waters of its lake. It also offers a one-track trail for both mountain biking and hiking so make sure that you slow down in case you encounter children suddenly crossing your path. This trail is also ideal for beginners as it’s one of the shortest, covering only half a mile. But what it lacks up in length, it certainly makes up with its scenic landscape. FT. ABRAHAM LINCOLN STATE PARK Are you in the mood for a more strenuous challenge? If so, then how about finishing the one-track trail of the Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park? This trail is 5.2 miles in length and is used not only for biking but also for horseback riding and hiking. If you want to enjoy maximum speed while biking, it’s highly recommended that you set out at the earliest hours of the day. Be sure to bring lots of water with you as well and especially during the heat of the summer to avoid being dehydrated and reduce chances of suffering from heat stroke. FT. RANSOM STATE PARK While it does not have a trail exclusively or completely assigned for mountain biking, there are however several sections of some of its trails that allow use of bikes. You will have to be well-familiar with its landscape, however, in order to find these sections on your own. INDIAN HILLS STATE PARK Here’s another opportunity to work out on your bike with its 5-mile trail, which is also used for hiking. LAKE METIGOSHE STATE PARK Similar to Ft. Ransom State Park, this park offers only sections of trails for mountain biking. Just ask for directions from any park personnel to find them. TURTLE RIVER STATE PARK Finally, the Turtle River State Park offers the greatest challenge of all with an eight-mile trail ready for biking. It is also used for hiking and interpretive tours. Sources: www.ndparks.com/biking www.visitwilliston.com
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INJURED? FEAR IS YOUR BIGGEST ENEMY So conquer it with these six tips from cycling’s comeback queen, Alison Tetrick.
season was over, and that she would face a long, painful recovery. What she didn’t expect, however, was the mental recovery would be harder than the physical.
When Alison Tetrick entered the Cascade Classic Time Trial in 2010, she was at the top of her game as a professional cyclist. Despite being relatively new to competitive racing, she was racking up podium spots. That season alone she had already taken first place in the Nature Valley Grand Prix Time Trial . The previous year she had won second place in the Cascade Classic, and now she was gunning for first.
“I was scared to death,” she says, of getting back on the bike. “I was terrified I was going to crash again.”
That all changed as she was barreling down a descent during the race. One cyclist near her crashed, creating a ricochet effect in a group already riding in tight formation. Another racer took out Tetrick’s front wheel, and Tetrick went down. Hard. “When it first happened, I was going in and out,” Tetrick said. “I was thinking, I can still race again today.” With adrenaline pumping, she threw one leg over her bike and tried to get back on, but passed out again. She ultimately had to be airlifted off the course. Tetrick was out cold for the next 24 hours, her body racked with seizures. First she was diagnosed with a broken pelvis, and later came the diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury. She didn’t realize how serious her condition was until she woke up in the hospital and saw the look on her dad’s face. That’s when she knew her 22
Fear, researchers are finding, plays an enormous role in an athlete’s recovery. In fact, it can determine whether or not an athlete ever makes a full recovery—and that fact is often overlooked, says Dr. Aaron Gray, a physician for athletes at the University of Missouri. Some athletes, he says, “almost have post-traumatic stress back to” the moment they got injured. Addressing the fear, alongside the physical injuries, is critical for recovery, a recent study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found. The study’s authors looked at a set of patients recovering from ACL reconstruction. Over the course of the patients’ recovery, the intensity of their knee pain was measured, along with the strength of the muscles around the knee, the knee’s functional range of movement, and the patient’s level of physical activity. Researchers also measured levels of kinesiophobia—pain-related fear of movement. Among the study participants, the most common reason for not having a full recovery was fear of getting hurt again. These athletes didn’t have higher levels of pain than other people in the study; they were just scared. “Our results indicate physical impairments may contribute to initial functional deficits, whereas psychological factors may contribute to longer term functional deficits in patients who report fear of reinjury or lack of confidence as a barrier to sports participation,” wrote the study’s authors. Tetrick’s fear was still alive and well at her first her big comeback race: the 2012 Sea Otter Classic in Monterrey, California. Nevertheless, she jumped onto her saddle and rode. She didn’t place, but she knew it was a huge accomplishment to
have recovered enough to be racing competitively again. The next year she went back and won the women’s division of the time trial for the Sea Otter Classic, and she’s been back on the bike ever since. How did she crush her fear? One thing that helped: She decided to take ownership of the risks she faces while racing. Each time she races, “she’s 100 percent in.” She also took the extra time she had post-injury to focus on areas of her life outside of cycling. Now she’s a graduate student in neuropsychology—with a particular interest in brain injuries. She’s also volunteering with Breakaway from Cancer , a cancer awareness group. “I needed to separate my identity from the sport,” Tetrick says. “I’m so much more than a cyclist.” If you’re struggling with fear and a lack of confidence post-injury, Tetrick and Dr. Gray have some tips to help you bounce back.
Take It Slow
Work with a trained physical therapist or sports physician to develop a gradual return-to-sport plan. This will let your body heal and helps your mind, too. Each day you do a little more, and gradually you’ll start to build the confidence to get back out there.
If You’re Feeling Blue, Get Help
For Tetrick, getting back meant working with a psychologist. It’s normal to feel blue when you can’t maintain your usual activity levels, but don’t be afraid to ask for help to deal with it. “People need to be aware of the potential tendency to feel down in the dumps as you’re recovering because you’re not able to exercise and release those endorphins that you usually do,” Dr. Gray says.
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Sometimes, even though you’re improving, it’s hard to see those gains because you’re so focused on performing at your pre-injury levels. Tetrick kept a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to track the activities she did and her mood levels each day. “If you keep track of your recovery you can see, ‘Hey, I could only walk up half the stairs last week, but this week I did all the stairs,’” she says.
Practice Positive Visualization
We usually hear about positive visualization as a useful tool for uninjured athletes. To perform well at the race, the ski racer imagines herself floating down it elegantly and winning. The same technique can be applied to athletes coming back from an injury. If you’re afraid of running after an ACL tear, for example, imagine yourself running fluidly with perfect form before you lace up your shoes and head out.
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Make sure you have good form to avoid reinjury. If you’re a skier, take a private lesson and have your technique analyzed by the instructor. If you’re a runner, get your gait assessed. If there’s a deficit in your technique, you can correct it, and if there isn’t, you can get out there with the confidence that you have perfect form.
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When Tetrick is stressed before a race, she’ll do deep breathing exercises to calm herself down. She also comes up with little mantras to keep herself psyched. If you’re thinking a negative thought, try turning it around into a positive. “I’ll be thinking during the race, I feel awful!” she says. “And then I’ll think to myself, no, I feel awesome!” Source: http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/bodywork/the-fit-list/Fear-is-Messing-Up-Your-Recovery-from-Injury.html
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n October 2011, my colleague Blake Ellis and I traveled to western North Dakota to report on the accelerating oil boom. A lot has changed since then. In oil towns like Williston and Watford City, massive amounts of infrastructure have been built in just the last three years. Here’s a look at some of the bigger projects: People: Populations in once-small towns soared as people from around the country (and the world) migrated to the area for jobs. Williston Mayor Howard Klug says that the city of under 15,000 in the 2010 census now has a “serviceable population of 60,000 to 70,000.” Housing: To keep up with the growing population, thousands of housing units have been added. According to Williston Economic Development, housing stock, both single and multi-family, has increased by nearly 60% in three years. Expansion in Watford City has been even more dramatic. According to Mayor Brent Sanford, housing units have exploded from 500 in 2011 to 2,500 today. And despite slowing oil production in the area due to low oil prices, he says it’s still not enough: “We’re thousands of housing units behind where we need to be. And all you have to do to see the evidence of that is drive around and look at all the campers. You shouldn’t be living in RVs in this country.” Hotels: Back in 2011, Blake and I had to stay in an RV because there were no vacant hotel rooms. Oil companies rent out rooms en-masse for their workers, who often are in town for only two weeks at a time before heading home for a week off. But since then, numerous hotels have popped up in the area. When booking travel this year, we passed on a room at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Williston for $269 a night. There are currently 23 hotels listed on the Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau website, and that doesn’t include the new Ramada we stayed in. Roads: Thousands of trucks are needed to haul oil, water and other fracking components. That’s a lot of wear and tear on the roads. To combat the traffic, the state approved $1.16 billion dollars for highway investments from 2013 to 2015 according to the Department of Transportation. That includes a number of major highway bypass projects so that trucks don’t have to roll through Main Street in these small towns. Passing lanes were also added to US Highway 85, which will be upgraded to a four lane highway, scheduled for completion in 2016. Flights: There were no commercial flights to Williston back in 2011. Blake and I flew into Bismark and drove about 4 hours. But now Delta has 8 flights a day between Minneapolis and Williston. And United flies routes from Denver and Houston. Altogether, there are up to 900 seats in or out of Williston every day. 24
Work and play: A big part of all this building is to improve the quality of life in western North Dakota. So a number of major facilities have opened in recent years to do just that. A new 60,000 square foot medical and professional office building opened in Williston, along with a new shopping center. Watford City cut the ribbon on a huge day care center with capacity for almost 200 children. And Williston opened a 236,000 square foot recreational center, with indoor courts, fields, and a swimming pool at a cost of $75 million. Source: http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/04/news/economy/oil-boom-infrastructure/index.html?iid=SF_PF_Lead By Jordan Malter
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MCLEAN COUNTY 712 5th Avenue PO Box 1108 Washburn, ND 58577 Phone: (701) 462-8541 RENVILLE COUNTY Job Development Authority 701-756-6288 Clerks of Court 701-756-6398 Treasurer 701-756-6301 County Recorder 701-756-6398 Sheriff’s Office 701-756-6386 County Auditor 701-756-6301 NDSU Extension 701-756-6392 WIC 701-756-6383 Social Services 701-756-6374 Veterans Office 701-833-8743 SHERIDAN COUNTY Commission District 1 District 2 District 3 Auditor Emergency Management Extension Highway Department Parks and Recreation Public Health Recorder’s Office Sheriff’s Office Social Services State’s Attorney’s Office Tax Equalization Treasurer Veterans Service Office WARD COUNTY Minot, ND 58702 Phone: 701-857-6430
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Phillips & Jordan (P&J) is a 63 year old, privately held corporation that specializes in heavy civil construction. Our Core Values and Priorities – Integrity, Safety, Quality, and Production – guide our business practices. P&J is committed to a Zero Incident Philosophy – no harm to person, property, the environment, or our reputation. We focus on 6 key markets: Oil & Gas, Power, Water Resources, Industrial & Commercial, Disaster Recovery, and Federal Services. P&J is a national contractor that is licensed in all 50 states and has performed work in over 40 states over the past decade. Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, P&J currently employs a workforce of approximately 1,000 individuals, and maintains regional and project offices throughout the United States. We own a large heavy equipment fleet and a comprehensive fleet maintenance support system. We pursue challenging projects that involve complex problems, difficult conditions, and aggressive schedules. Our team shares a common sense of urgency and desire to win. We like to have fun. We have a pioneering spirit, value long-term relationships, and treat our partners the way we expect to be treated. We are unique. Give us a try.
Phillips & Jordan, Inc.: 10201 Parkside Drive, Suite 300 • Knoxville, TN 37922 • 800.955. 0876 Regional Office: 15060 142nd Ave. NW • Williston, ND 58801 • 701.572.5761 www.pandj.com
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