Minot business and community leaders got the chance to meet NDSU President Marshall Stewart and First Lady Jan Stewart on July 15, during a stop on the university's "NDSU Across North Dakota" tour.

The Minot Area Chamber EDC cohosted a gathering at the Magic City Discovery Center, drawing state, local, and military leaders – including many NDSU alumni – for informal conversation with the Stewarts.

Stewart began serving as NDSU's 16th president on May 26, bringing more than three decades of leadership experience across public, land-grant and research universities. The Minot stop was part of a two-week tour taking Stewart to communities across the state to meet with local leaders, Extension staff, students, and elected officials.

"Minot and Fargo have a special relationship — east and west, working together for the good of the whole state," said Brekka Kramer, President | CEO of the Minot Area Chamber EDC. "We're grateful for the chance to strengthen those connections and to get to know President Stewart as a new strategic partner for our community."