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Four from Grand Forks region earn recognition on Prairie Business 25 Women in Business list

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2 years ago

March 17, 2024

GRAND FORKS – Four from Grand Forks and the immediate region have earned mention from Prairie Business as successful women in business.

The magazine, which is published in Grand Forks as a subsidiary of the Grand Forks Herald, annually names its Top 25 Women in Business, recognizing some of the top women business leaders from North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota.

Among those who earned the distinction this year are Paula Anderson, Grand Forks, president and owner, Sterling Carpet One; Meghan Compton, Grand Forks, chief clinic operations officer/executive vice president, Altru Health System; Janette Esala, Thief River Falls, senior director, performance marketing, DigiKey; and Heather Novak, Grand Forks, executive director, United Way.

“It has always been Prairie Business’ goal to recognize the great business leaders from the region,” said Korrie Wenzel, publisher of Prairie Business. “And every year we do it, we are impressed with the nominees that come our way. Considering the quality of the businesses and industries in our region, I don’t think it’s some great coincidence that we consistently receive so many quality nominations.”

The final list is determined by Prairie Business staff, who consider the nominations that are sent in from other business leaders and, in many cases, from staff and co-workers.

The full list of this year’s Top 25 Women in Business can be found at the Prairie Business website. The magazine’s content is not behind a paywall and digital subscriptions are free.

Below are snippets of the full biographies – found in Prairie Business’ complete coverage – of this year’s Grand Forks-area honorees:

Paula Anderson

Paula Anderson: Anderson is the president and owner of Sterling Carpet One in Grand Forks, which has been in business for 15 years. A Grand Forks native, she stepped in when she discovered Grand Forks Glass and Paint was about to close for good, and turned it into the thriving business it is today that offers much more than flooring. It’s become a homegrown home improvement center with a staff of more than 30 who pride themselves on excellent customer service. She’s also opened a satellite office in Drayton, North Dakota.

Meghan Compton: Compton is the chief clinic operations officer and executive vice president at Altru, a position she’s held since 2020. In this role, she oversees the outpatient operation and administrative functions of the organization. With the company since 2012, Compton was previously Altru’s chief legal officer for four years, and manager of compliance and legal services. She’s also been the patient safety/quality improvement coordinator.

Janette Esala: Esala has been with DigiKey for 25 years. Starting in an entry-level help desk support position, she worked in the IT and learning and development teams for nine years before switching to the marketing team more than 15 years ago. As the senior director for performance marketing, she has supervised DigiKey’s in-house media production, coordinated search engine marketing (SEM) and web content, and began overseeing all performance marketing for SEO, SEM, email marketing, content, translations, web analytics and global marketing analysis more than four years ago.

Heather Novak: Novak has been the executive director of United Way of Grand Forks-East Grand Forks since October 2021. In this position, she provides visionary leadership to the United Way staff and board of directors. She’s responsible for connecting with a constituency of givers, businesses, agencies, education partners, government officials, program participants and community members. Novak develops strategic goals to provide opportunities for community members to thrive.

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Uelmen scores 41 as North Dakota thumps Denver 83-67 in Summit League Championship quarterfinal

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12 hours ago

March 7, 2026

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Uelmen scores 41 as North Dakota thumps Denver 83-67 in Summit League Championship quarterfinal

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Freshman Greyson Uelmen finished with a season-high 41 points to lead North Dakota to an 83-67 victory over Denver on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Summit League Tournament.

No. 3 seed North Dakota moves on to play No. 2 seed St. Thomas-Minnesota in a Saturday semifinal. No. 1 North Dakota State plays No. 5 seed Omaha in the other semifinal.

Uelmen made 13 of 19 shots with three 3-pointers and 12 of 18 free throws, adding three steals for the Fightin’ Hawks (17-16). Eli King scored 20 points, going 7 of 17 (5 for 9 from 3-point range).

Carson Johnson led the way for the Pioneers (15-17) with 17 points. Jeremiah Burke added 13 points and Shaun Wysocki scored 11.

Uelmen had 19 points in the first half as North Dakota took a 42-29 lead into the break.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Top prospect decommits from North Dakota, considering Michigan State

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24 hours ago

March 6, 2026

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Top prospect decommits from North Dakota, considering Michigan State

Recruiting never stops in the world of college hockey, and that trend has continued for Michigan State. A huge prospect has just re-opened his recruitment, and is back on the market, and the Spartans are in the thick of it.

Carson Pilgrim, a 5-foot-11 and 185 pound forward form Warroad (MN) has decommitted from North Dakota. The current Tri-City Storm star has the attention of many across the country, including MSU.

The Spartans have been listed alongside St. Cloud State and Colorado College as schools pursuing the top USHL prospect. He more than certainly will be donning a college sweater next year and Adam Nightingale wants it to be in the green and white.

Pilgrim has 16 goals and 19 assists in 42 games in the USHL this season.

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ND Division A state girls: Thompson survives upset bid, Kindred edges Hazen

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1 day ago

March 6, 2026

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ND Division A state girls: Thompson survives upset bid, Kindred edges Hazen

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — The No. 2 seed Thompson Tommies survived an upset scare by defeating the No. 7 seed Rugby Panthers 39-36 on Thursday, March 5, in the quarterfinals of the North Dakota Division A girls basketball state tournament at the Jamestown Civic Center.

With 16 seconds left in the game and down 39-36, Panthers coach Jen Brossart drew up one final play in an attempt to send the game to overtime. Strong defense from the Tommies formed a cluster of players at the top of the arc, and as time expired, Panthers guard Avery Santjer put up a falling-away 3-point attempt that came up short, giving the quarterfinal victory to Thompson.

Addison Sage had 15 points to lead Thompson with Kya Hurst chipping in 11. Santjer led Rugby with 13.

Burchill’s double-double leads Valley City to win

Valley City junior forward Katie Burchill scored a 23-point double-double with 18 rebounds to lead the Hi-Liners to a 64-44 quarterfinal victory over Devils Lake on Thursday.

Valley City outscored Devils Lake 21-6 in the third quarter to take a commanding lead.

Presley Brown and Tylie Brodina each scored 12 for the Firebirds.

Burchill and sophomore forward Skye Nelson also recorded nine of Valley City’s 12 blocks.

Rylee Routledge (1) of South Prairie-Max stares down Watford City’s Lohgan Hanna on Thursday, March 5, during the 2026 NDHSAA Division A Girls Basketball State Tournament at the Jamestown Civic Center.

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South Prairie-Max runs past Watford City

South Prairie-Max scored a 50-point victory over Watford City, winning 75-25 on Thursday in the quarterfinals behind 19 points from Skotti Beck.

Mya Gunville added 12 points and Brianna Rose 11 for South Prairie-Max.

Lohgan Hanna led Watford City with nine points.

Trenbeath, Kindred squeak by Hazen

Liza Trenbeath’s 27 points paced No. 4 seed Kindred to a 56-54 win over No. 5 Hazen in Thursday’s quarterfinals.

Siera Nipstad chipped in 19 points and six rebounds as the Vikings (20-5) advanced to Friday’s state semifinals against top-seeded South Prairie-Max (24-1). Tipoff is set for 8:15 p.m. at the Jamestown Civic Center.

Kindred shot 22 of 51 (43.1%) from the field to Hazen’s 19 of 41 (46.3%)

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