Haley Burchett
Reporter
Minot
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Haley Burchett is originally from Kentucky but moved to Minot from Tennessee in 2012. She's very familiar with the spotlight, being a professional singer, participating in numerous plays, musicals, and radio/television commercials since the age of three. Haley owned and directed a dance studio in Minot for six and a half years, ushering in numerous competitive accolades and countless Judge's Choice Awards. In the last 25 years, she has directed and or performed in more than 25 productions with several different performing arts organizations across the U.S. In that time, she also headlined and performed on stages across Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, and Eastern Kentucky.
Haley has a B.A. in Communications, a Minor in Creative Dramatics & Movement and a Business Management Concentration. She is passionate about promoting a healthy work-life balance and believes it is the cornerstone of mental health and physical well-being for adults and children alike. She is proud to work for KMOT-TV because they promote an encouraging, responsible and organized work environment. All affiliations with KMOT-TV have been overwhelmingly positive for her and she is proud to contribute to and represent their excellent brand!
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Childcare waiting lists all across Minot have been filling up quickly over the last couple of years. Those facing some of the hardest challenges are those in our armed forces.
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City of Minot recreational fire guidelines require a 25-foot distance from structures, dry wood, leaves, or combustible materials.
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The goal is to bring together groups across the country to remove barriers to the supply chain for rural producers.
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The Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry has been providing for the community for almost 30 years.
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The Minot Area Chamber EDC is doing its part Friday to honor service members and their families with a day of free events at Roosevelt Park.
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Perhaps the biggest upgrade is to behind-the-scenes data that was used to prioritize the pages most frequently visited on the old site.
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This project will kick into high gear after the 4th of July but in the meantime, large potholes are being patched.
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To pay your respects to fallen members of our armed services this weekend, you can show your respect and gratitude by leaving a penny on their grave site.
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Sharon Tedder founded the Food for Summer Program earlier this year to address the ongoing battle of hunger that some North Dakota children face.
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Earlier this week, Hess committed $50,000 to the Farm Rescue for farming equipment.
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There aren’t many individuals or families out there that haven’t been touched in some way by addiction.
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The MSU Summer Theatre has been a staple of the Magic City since the 60s, but it wouldn’t be what it is today without Kevin Neuharth.
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While the family of Greyson Sletto prepares to celebrate his life, three angels in blue came from Farm Rescue to help get seeds in the ground.
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A few Minot food servicers and outreach programs have expressed a desire to launch a dream center in Minot.
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One of the largest reasons Neighborhood Pediatric was established was so that the needs in the community could be met, but in a way that fosters a genuine connection.
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Studies show we may not be putting enough effort into cleaning them, which could put our health at risk.
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Saturday in Minot you can do your part to beautify the city's downtown, and enjoy some tasty bourbon along the way.
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The City of Minot is in the first phase of removing and replacing 40-plus year-old piping that currently handles two-thirds of the city’s sewage.
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The students were treated to a free lunch and got to hear from motivational speakers about their futures.
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Carolyn Moore and her friend Leslie Means, who owns the website “Her View from Home,” decided it was time to put together a book telling stories of motherhood.
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City Serve Coordinator Ryan Berry said they are passionate about encouraging the public to volunteer and take part, reassuring them that church membership is not required to help those in need.
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Trinity First Response Ground and UND Teaching showed students patient care without using an actual patient.
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Your News Leader wanted to know if members of the public are confident going out in light of the recent shootings. Some citizens indicated they feel safe, while others shy away from the bar scene.
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There are 84 pieces on display at city hall and several of them were presented with a variety of spotlight awards.
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Erik Ramstad has been participating in Williston Band Day for more than 40 years. The band dedicates 2-3 hours per week for rehearsal.
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To show appreciation and dedication to the project, Ross presented a plaque to City Engineer Lance Meyer, who helped spearhead the project and invested countless hours to ensure everything was completed on schedule and on budget.
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Visit Minot is actively working to encourage those, near and far, to take the path less traveled and ‘road trip’ to some of North Dakota’s most popular destinations.
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Thirteen schools across North Dakota are receiving funding from a federal program aimed at helping students with their mental health and improving school safety.
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The need for rentals in the space has increased. That led to Minot city leaders approving nearly $60,000 worth of renovations.
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Residents from across the Minot region took over the Minot Auditorium Tuesday for the 25th Annual Salute to Seniors.
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This weekend in Minot, you have the chance to find your next great book to read and support those who are learning to read and write along the way.
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Sprite is a Scottish Highland calf, born to parents Sage and Sully. The female calf got its name from its energy levels soon after being born.
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The zoo currently has one resident Amur leopard but are looking to add more as part of a conservation program.
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If you want to take part, visit the Minot Area Chamber EDC website and click the "get connected" button.
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Tandem Dog Training as well as Pro-Motion Canine have joined forces with The Bark Porch to provide a one-stop-shop for grooming, training, and exercise.
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Some broadcasting up-and-comers from Bakken Elementary School in Williston recently got a tour of our KMOT news station in Minot.
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The zoo is getting ready for the habitat’s ribbon cutting Friday, May 5, at noon. They will be kicking off their exhibit and putting on the finishing touches for the next two-four weeks.
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Although the days are long and the weather can be fickle, this springtime ritual is paramount to the Schoneck Family.
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A group of RNs are spending their final days in what’s been a “home away from home” for most of them since 1974.
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The Minot Area Chamber EDC, the North Dakota Petroleum Council, and at least three local oil and gas companies are joining forces to solve the state's workforce shortage by helping legal Ukrainian immigrants find jobs in the Peace Garden State.
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The emergency room at Trinity Health’s new medical campus isn’t open yet, but once it does, it should aid local paramedics’ efforts in Minot and surrounding counties.
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Staff with Trinity have poured many hours into getting ready for the launch of the new campus.
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It wasn’t until 2013 that they really discovered the meaning behind what performing at the Grand Ole Opry meant.
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These B-52s play a pivotal role in our nation’s defense but the mission doesn’t go off without the work done at the 5th Operational Support Squadron on Minot Air Force Base.
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If the wall were not reconstructed, the ground beneath could break apart, and slide down the hill.
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The trio of dogs were taken in by Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue after being found in the backseat of a stolen car that was stuck in a snowbank.
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Mike Schwab with the North Dakota Pharmacists Association says COVID took a big toll on the profession.
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As farmers wait for soil temperatures to rise, they may be working to prepare their fields for the upcoming planting season.
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The rescue’s founder, Keith Benning, said they’re installing solar heat panels to provide geothermal energy and reduce electrical costs.
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A week ago, North Dakotans were dealing with winter storms and blizzards. What a difference seven days make. On Tuesday evening, the first effects of a rapid melt surfaced in Crystal Springs.
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