Summer 2026

Letter from the MDMA President

Hello everyone! My name is Patrick Mineer, President of the Minn-Dak Manufacturers Association (MDMA), serving the Fargo/Moorhead/West Fargo region and surrounding communities. I want to share a few updates on behalf of the association before we have our summer social and get ready for a break in our tours before starting up again in September!

 

Summer social

September membership drive

Serving on the board

Getting ready for next year

 

As I’m sure has been the case with all of you, we’ve had a very busy last couple months with tours, events, and supporting our partners. We had fantastic industries tours with Branick Industries, Vanna Vans, and Rapat. We supported many of our community partners with their events and programs, including the North Dakota Trade Office’s annual meeting as well as the Greater North Dakota Chamber’s Faces of Manufacturing program, with winners to be announced in the next month or so..Read more.

Patrick Mineer,

Minn-Dak President

The mission of MDMA is to contribute to the growth and prosperity of regional manufacturing.

Upcoming events

Minn-Dak Summer Social

Wednesday, June 24

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm • Moorhead, MN


Join us for a fun evening with the Minn-Dak manufacturing community as we wrap up another great year together!


Register here.

Summer Welding Camp

June 22-25

9:00 am - 2:30 pm • New Hope, MN


Lynnes Welding Training, Inc. is running a 4-day Teen Welding Summer Camp to give high schoolers a real look at the trade. They’ll be working in a professional facility, learning welding fundamentals, metal fabrication, and critical shop safety directly from industry veterans.


Register here.

New Members, Welcome to Minn-Dak!

Jon Lewis

Fargo, North Dakota

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Crystal Nelson

Fargo, North Dakota

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Joey Bata

Gwinner, North Dakota

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Tony Oster

Fargo, North Dakota

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Minn-Dak news

May Tour Recap at Rapat!


We appreciate the chance to learn more about the work happening at Rapat and to connect with their team. Opportunities like this help strengthen our manufacturing community and showcase the innovation and expertise across our region.

Congratulations to our Scholarship Winner!


Congratulations to Cullen for being our scholarship recipient! We wish him all the best in his future!

MEMBER BENEFIT!


Don't miss out on this leadership certificate class for our manufacturing members!


Class begins on July 7 - August 4.


Register here by June 30!

Minnesota Paid Leave Webinar


Join CMJTS staff for an informative webinar designed specifically for employers seeking clarity on Paid Leave. This session will walk through employer responsibilities, key requirements, and what to expect, all in a supportive and easy-to-understand format. Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate Paid Leave conversations, ensure compliance, and better support your workforce.


Register here.

Thank you to our valued sponsors!

White list MMA staff members

Please white list or add our emails to your contact list:

Carolyn@MidwestManufacturers.com

Katie@MidwestManufacturers.com

Lynda@MidwestManufacturers.com

Dulce@MidwestManufacturers.com

The Minn-Dak Manufacturers Association Quarterly is produced in cooperation between Minn-Dak Manufacturers Association and Midwest Manufacturers Association. If you have comments, suggestions for future stories, or would like to inquire about advertising, please contact Katie@MidwestManufacturers.com.

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