MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The Minot Intermodal Facility, which received a Gold Award this summer in the category of Public-Private Partnerships, has been named a finalist for the "Best in Show" award by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Out of more than 500 submissions for the award, only 14 are named finalists. The Minot Intermodal Facility, a shipping station that aims to reduce costs for agricultural producers and other industries, was named a finalist at the 2024 IEDC Conference earlier this month. "Congratulations to the Minot Area Chamber EDC on this well-deserved award for their successful efforts to bring consistent, reliable intermodal service as an option to producers and shippers in the state,” said North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. “Our office and many other state agencies worked together with local and national businesses for years to make the Minot Intermodal Facility a reality. Earning a Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council and being a finalist for the Best in Show Award are testaments to the value of public-private partnerships in improving our economic standing in the region and across thecountry." Community Rocks to hold gifting ceremony in Minot Recently, the Minot Intermodal Facility has also earned awards such as the Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) 2022 Project of the Year, and the 2024 North Dakota Main Street Summit Economic Diversification Award. You can read more about the facility on the Minot Area Chamber EDC website. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW