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Commentary The 51st State? Don’t Bet the Crown Royal on It

Having just returned from Vancouver, British Columbia, a frequent destination due to family ties, here are a few observations. Unlike many past trips, one notices a significant proliferation of the display of the Canadian flag. As has been reported, the Liberal party has gone...

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NewsPlum River project to host Family STEAM Day

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by: MinotVoice  |  

MINOT, N.D. – The Plum River Native Prairie project invites families, educators, and community members to attend Family STEAM Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Plum River site, located on the former grounds of Erik Ramstad Middle School. Plum River Native Prairie is a collaborative initiative to restore the [...]

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CurioWhy Chicago’s chaotic property tax system is scaring away institutional investors (and why it matters in Minot)

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

It’s one thing to pay your fair share—another entirely to pay the price of uncertainty. That’s the crux of what’s keeping investors like Sean Conlon away from Chicago. Despite its strengths—a deep talent pool, solid infrastructure, and prime location—commercial real estate in the city is caught in a policy trap. Property tax unpredictability, not just [...]

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CurioPrime Minister on U.S. tariffs: ”Sweden is well-prepared”

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Sweden’s prime minister isn’t mincing words: he regrets the U.S. decision to impose new tariffs, but says his country is ready. As President Trump’s 20% tariff on European goods heads into effect April 9, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is signaling calm and cooperation—pledging to work with the EU to push back. It’s a familiar tension [...]

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CurioWhat is AI thinking? Anthropic researchers are starting to figure it out

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

For all their fluency and flair, AI chatbots remain something of a mystery—even to the people who build them. They can solve math problems, spin up stories, and intuit meaning with uncanny precision, yet the inner workings behind each response remain largely hidden. That’s beginning to change. A team at Anthropic has developed tools to [...]

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CommentaryLetter: A bill in Congress threatens every American’s right to vote

By: Denise A. Dykeman, Minot |

Right now, Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote—including you. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act would require every voter to provide specific citizenship documents, such as a passport or an original birth certificate, not just when registering but also when updating voter registration [...]

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News‘Consumers are going to pay for it’: Local economist warns of Trump’s tariffs

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by: MinotVoice  |  

President Trump is calling it “Liberation Day”—a bold move to rewire global trade with sweeping new tariffs, including a 34% penalty on Chinese imports and 20% on the European Union. The goal? Level the playing field for American workers. But while the White House frames it as economic independence, economists are already bracing consumers for [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota Senate concurs on military zones measure, New Government Committee Created

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A plan to create “impact zones” around North Dakota’s military bases is headed to the governor’s desk. The Senate gave final approval to SB 2398 on Wednesday, backing a new committee to review nearby development and protect base missions. The zones will be based on military needs, not fixed distances, and local governments will have [...]

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NewsNorth Dakotans to vote on changes to 2022 term limits measure

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota voters approved legislative term limits in 2022—but now lawmakers are asking if those voters might want a second look. On Wednesday, the House reversed course and passed a resolution that could change how term limits are calculated and who has the power to revise them. Supporters say it’s about fixing confusion and preserving [...]

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NewsSenate GOP budget resolution sets stage for raising debt limit by as much as $5 trillion

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Senate Republicans are setting the stage for a sweeping budget plan that could raise the national debt ceiling by up to $5 trillion. Released Wednesday, the resolution outlines a fast-track process to extend Trump-era tax cuts and slash federal spending—all without Democratic support. But the real work is just beginning: dozens of committees now face [...]

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NewsDemocratic ND senator proposes doubling Ethics Commission budget, citing Holmberg case

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by: MinotVoice  |  

When headlines about political misconduct start feeling routine, it raises a bigger question: are we doing enough to prevent the next one? That’s the concern Sen. Tim Mathern brought to the Capitol this week, calling for a major expansion of North Dakota’s Ethics Commission. His pitch follows the fallout from former Sen. Ray Holmberg’s criminal [...]

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NewsMinot citizens weigh in on how to fill mayoral vacancy

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Minot’s leadership table has an empty chair, and the debate over how to fill it is heating up. After Mayor Tom Ross stepped down, the city council moved to appoint his replacement from within—but not everyone’s on board. Some residents are pushing back, calling for a special election instead. With trust in local government on [...]

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NewsMinot State offers biomedical science, environmental science degrees

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Minot State University will offer two new degrees beginning in Fall 2025: biomedical science and environmental science. The biomedical science program blends biology, chemistry, exercise science, and psychology to prepare students for graduate study in healthcare fields. The environmental science degree combines biology, chemistry, and geoscience, with tracks in conservation, earth systems science, and environmental [...]

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NewsVal Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ star with an intense approach, dies at 65

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Val Kilmer’s career was as bold and unpredictable as the roles he chose—from Iceman to Jim Morrison, Batman to Twain. He passed away Tuesday night at 65, surrounded by family in Los Angeles. Known for his intensity, talent, and uncompromising pursuit of artistic truth, Kilmer lived a life shaped by both acclaim and controversy. His [...]

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NewsPolice remove public commenter from Dickinson City Commission meeting after threats, disruption

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A city meeting in Dickinson erupted Tuesday night when a known out-of-town agitator refused to give up the podium during a public comment opportunity, prompting his removal by police. Ryan Messano, who’s gained a reputation for inflammatory remarks targeting women and minority groups, escalated tensions by invoking the Second Amendment during a heated exchange with [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota House passes bill requiring public comment at local governing body meetings

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A bill requiring public comment at all regular meetings of local government bodies is one step closer to becoming law in North Dakota. The House passed Senate Bill 2180 in an 85-4 vote, sending it back to the Senate for final approval. The bill mandates that cities, counties, school boards, and other political subdivisions provide [...]

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NewsDaylight saving time bill in North Dakota amended to trigger when neighbor states concur

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North Dakota lawmakers are once again weighing whether to ditch daylight saving time—and this time, the proposal has momentum. House Bill 1259 would keep the state on standard time year-round, joining Arizona and Hawaii in abandoning the twice-yearly clock change. But there’s a catch: the change would only take effect if neighboring states do the [...]

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