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NewsNorth Dakota House committee advances library content bill

by: MinotVoice | March 20, 2025

North Dakota lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would require public libraries to create restricted sections for materials deemed obscene—though defining what qualifies remains a point of contention. Supporters argue it’s about protecting children, while opponents warn of vague language, high costs, and the risk of mass book challenges. With a potential price [...]

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CurioNC House panel advances bill restricting K-12 student cell phone use

by: Josh Wolsky | March 20, 2025

North Carolina lawmakers are weighing how far schools should go in limiting student cell phone use. A new bill moving through the state House would require school districts to set policies on phones during class but stops short of a full ban. Some advocates want stricter “bell-to-bell” restrictions, arguing phones disrupt learning and fuel cyberbullying. [...]

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CurioSocial media design is key to protecting kids online

by: MinotVoice | March 20, 2025

Social media isn’t inherently good or bad—it all depends on how it’s designed. While platforms offer teens opportunities for connection, creativity, and support, they also expose them to cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and addictive behaviors. Lawmakers are debating broad restrictions, but researchers argue for a different approach: redesigning platforms to prioritize safety while preserving benefits. Features [...]

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SportsNDSU guard Darik Dissette to enter transfer portal

by: MinotVoice | March 20, 2025

Change is coming for North Dakota State basketball. Minot’s own Darik Dissette, a former Mr. Basketball and key contributor for the Bison, has entered the transfer portal after two seasons in Fargo. While his minutes were limited, he showed flashes of potential—most notably with a 16-point performance late in the season. KMOT News has the [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota Senate passes bill addressing false information in political advertisements

by: MinotVoice | March 20, 2025

North Dakota lawmakers are looking to tighten the rules on political messaging. The state Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at curbing misleading ads, expanding existing laws to include social media, text messages, and phone calls. Supporters argue that evolving election tactics demand updated protections, especially after recent controversies over deceptive campaign texts. While enforcement [...]

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NewsGraphic emails from Ray Holmberg outline sex crimes, years of preying on children

by: MinotVoice | March 20, 2025

For decades, Ray Holmberg was a fixture in North Dakota politics. Now, newly unsealed court documents reveal the disturbing extent of his crimes. Prosecutors say Holmberg used his position to prey on children—both abroad and in the communities he once served—leveraging power and influence to exploit the most vulnerable. His actions, detailed in explicit court [...]

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CurioBold and collaborative approaches are needed to solve Idaho’s physician shortage (and why it matters in North Dakota)

by: Josh Wolsky | March 20, 2025

Idaho’s doctor shortage isn’t just a statistic—it’s a growing crisis affecting nearly every corner of the state. With 43 of 44 counties facing a healthcare provider shortage, access to medical care is increasingly limited, leading to worse health outcomes. While partnerships with out-of-state medical schools help train new doctors, too many leave and never return. [...]

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NewsJury finds Greenpeace must pay more than $650M in case over Dakota Access protest activities

by: MinotVoice | March 20, 2025

A North Dakota jury has delivered a staggering verdict: Greenpeace must pay more than $660 million in damages to the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline. The case, rooted in the heated 2016-2017 protests, pitted free speech against allegations of defamation and unlawful interference. Energy Transfer calls it a victory for accountability, while Greenpeace vows [...]

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NewsMurder weapon, window screen, and a true crime show highlight latest testimony in Nichole Rice trial

by: MinotVoice | March 20, 2025

The trial of Nichole Rice is unfolding in Grand Forks, with investigators revisiting a case that remained unsolved for years. Testimony on the second day focused on key evidence—the murder weapon, a suspicious window screen, and the role of a true crime TV series in renewing the investigation. Prosecutors questioned law enforcement about why Rice [...]

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CommentaryNorth Dakota’s Delegation Should Face Voters

by: Josh Wolsky | March 20, 2025

North Dakotans deserve answers. With tensions rising over U.S.-Canada relations, federal workforce cuts, and the balance of power in Washington, the state’s congressional delegation—Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Rep. Julie Fedorchak—must step forward. These aren’t abstract policy debates; they impact tourism, jobs, and the lives of thousands. Thoughtful town halls, not scripted [...]

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CurioAfter a Career in the Field, a Game Warden Has Stories

by: Doug Leier | March 20, 2025

Like many growing up hunting, fishing and trapping, my memories of our North Dakota game wardens were my first exposure to natural resource law enforcement. In LaMoure, it was Harold Bellin. In Valley City, Delbert Tibke. Before becoming a game warden myself, I rode along with Ken Skuza – now a game warden in Riverdale [...]

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NewsSD farmer flexes drought-fighting muscle in face of dry conditions

By: Mike Moen, Public News Service | March 20, 2025

The South Dakota region has seen some wet weather in recent days, but the entire state is still in varying levels of drought status. That has farmers prepping for a potentially dry planting and growing season. Data show persistent droughts have become a headache for farmers in this part of the country, even with South [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Beware of the Wolves of Unscrupulous Media

by: MinotVoice | March 20, 2025

The above 'story' was printed recently in the Saturday Blade published in Chicago. The Blade has a very large circulation and its editor, W. E. Boyce, has become a millionaire publishing just such truck [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Night Camping in the Center of Town

by: MinotVoice | March 20, 2025

The Minot Park Board has decided to charge tourists at the Night Camp maintained in Riverside Park at the rate of 50 cents per night. Last season no charge was made for the first [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Dancing

by: MinotVoice | March 20, 2025

The modern dance music is very fascinating. It is called jazz, and is produced as follows: Five fellows who cannot read music are given five different pieces to play at once. They are equipped [...]

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CurioOn This Day | The American Hen

by: MinotVoice | March 20, 2025

We’re not encouraging anyone to drop what they are doing and enter the poultry business. But ye are trying to point out that many of the things we often pass up as being beneath [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota House committee advances library content bill

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NewsGraphic emails from Ray Holmberg outline sex crimes, years of preying on children

CurioBold and collaborative approaches are needed to solve Idaho’s physician shortage (and why it matters in North Dakota)

NewsJury finds Greenpeace must pay more than $650M in case over Dakota Access protest activities

NewsMurder weapon, window screen, and a true crime show highlight latest testimony in Nichole Rice trial

CommentaryNorth Dakota’s Delegation Should Face Voters

CurioAfter a Career in the Field, a Game Warden Has Stories

NewsSD farmer flexes drought-fighting muscle in face of dry conditions

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CurioOn This Day | Night Camping in the Center of Town

CurioOn This Day | Dancing

CurioOn This Day | The American Hen