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NewsUkraine Faces Rising Civilian Risk as U.S. Halts Missile Aid

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Kollen Post, The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine’s fight for survival has always depended on ingenuity, grit—and foreign aid. Now, with the U.S. halting shipments of key air defense weapons like PAC-3 missiles, that aid is slipping. For a country under relentless ballistic missile attack, this isn’t a strategic pause—it’s a life-threatening gap. Ukrainian air defenders say the absence of these systems [...]

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NewsSmaller nuclear reactors spark renewed interest in a once-shunned energy source

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: David Montgomery, Stateline

Three Mile Island is firing back up. Google’s ordering custom reactors. A former Texas oilman just dropped millions to build one at a Christian university. After decades in the wilderness following historic disasters, nuclear energy is having a moment. Tech giants need clean power for AI data centers, states want energy independence, and investors see [...]

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CurioThe secret to good public policy is simplicity

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Andy Boenau, Fast Company

Ever wonder why some cities feel naturally walkable while others force you into a car for every errand? The answer lies in a simple truth: people follow the path of least resistance. When policymakers design systems that make healthy choices—like walking, biking, or taking transit—the easiest options, those behaviors flourish. But when driving becomes the [...]

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NewsPort: 2 of 4 Minot mayoral candidates have significant criminal histories

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Rob Port, InForum

The race to replace Minot’s mayor is underway—but this isn’t your typical local election. With the previous mayor stepping down amid scandal, four candidates are vying to take his place, and two bring more than campaign slogans to the table: they bring criminal records. From domestic violence charges to fugitive-from-justice accusations, voters now face a [...]

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News‘A breath of fresh air’: Train horns hushed as East Grand Forks quiet zone is established

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Matthew Voigt, Grand Forks Herald

For years, the sound of train horns cut through East Grand Forks like clockwork—startling students, disrupting prayers, and rattling windows. But not anymore. A long-awaited rail quiet zone is now in place, bringing peace to neighborhoods, classrooms, and places of worship. Thanks to improved crossings and community collaboration, the horns have fallen silent. For residents, [...]

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News ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Quality to Host Online Forums on Sustainability Plan Progress

By: ND Dept. of Environmental Quality

BISMARCK, N.D. – After hosting 24 community input meetings across North Dakota and holding dozens of additional stakeholder discussions, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has developed a draft framework of statewide sustainability strategies. The public is invited to review and provide feedback on the state’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Framework during two [...]

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News ReleasePress Release

By: MinotVoice

BISMARCK, N.D.– Information about North Dakota’s public water systems is available in the newly released 2024 Drinking Water Compliance Report prepared by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. “The purpose of the annual report is to improve consumer awareness of drinking water compliance issues,” said Greg Wavra, administrator of the North Dakota Department of [...]

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NewsJune’s average temp above long-term average

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Staff, Minot Daily News

June came in warm and left dry. With an average temperature of 64.1°F, it ran a bit hotter than usual in the Minot area—but it was the lack of rain that really stood out. Just 0.80 inches of moisture fell all month, making it the driest June since 1974. For a region that relies on [...]

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NewsFederal hold on funds impacts First District Health’s budget

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Jill Schramm, Minot Daily News

With key federal grants on hold or cut, the First District Health Unit is bracing for tough decisions. Programs tied to COVID-19, immunizations, opioids, and family planning are all feeling the squeeze—leaving nearly $150,000 in lost funding and plenty of uncertainty heading into 2026. Executive Director Holly Brekhus told Ward County commissioners that services may [...]

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CurioPop, soda or coke? The fizzy history behind America’s favorite linguistic debate

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation

Nothing quite sparks a friendly family feud like asking for a “pop” at a Southern barbecue or ordering a “coke” when you really want a Sprite. This bubbling linguistic battle—soda versus pop versus coke—has divided Americans for generations, with regional loyalties as strong as any sports rivalry. But here’s the twist: this whole carbonated controversy [...]

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NewsHospice care provider opens in the Magic City

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Lindsey Miller, KMOT

In the quiet corners of rural North Dakota, where distance can make care feel far away, a new chapter in comfort has opened. HIA Hospice, formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley, has added a Minot office—bringing with it decades of experience and a nonprofit promise: no one goes without care. With a wide service [...]

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CurioIndianapolis Public Schools board adopts new AI policy for educators

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Samantha Camire, Chalkbeat

Indianapolis Public Schools is taking a deliberate step into the AI era—not with hype, but with guardrails. A newly approved policy sets clear boundaries for how teachers and staff can use generative AI, from drafting lesson materials to reorganizing school schedules. While student use isn’t on the table yet, the district is leaning into professional [...]

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NewsBuilding a bridge with the help of 10 mules on North Dakota’s Maah Daah Hey Trail

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Joey Harris , Bismarck Tribune

Building a bridge in the North Dakota Badlands isn’t just an engineering feat—it’s a return to tradition. When trucks can’t get there without scarring the land, the U.S. Forest Service turns to its oldest allies: pack mules. For the first time in 20 years, these sure-footed animals helped ferry supplies to restore a fallen bridge [...]

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NewsDefense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Rebecca Hersher, NPR

Hurricane season is here, and forecasters just lost one of their most trusted eyes in the sky. For over four decades, the Department of Defense has quietly shared crucial satellite data that helps meteorologists peer inside developing storms—the kind of real-time intelligence that can mean the difference between a timely evacuation warning and a deadly [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Big Minot Chautauqua

By: MinotVoice

What purpose does the Chautauqua serve that has caused it to become a popular institution in our national life? The best answer to this question is that there is a desire in the minds [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Garrison Pitcher Spurs Big Spend from New York Nationals

By: MinotVoice

Today Schauer, the most talked about minor leaguer in the country, is worth his full season's salary several times over every time he is billed to pitch, as well as being worth $10,000 to [...]

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NewsUkraine Faces Rising Civilian Risk as U.S. Halts Missile Aid

NewsSmaller nuclear reactors spark renewed interest in a once-shunned energy source

CurioThe secret to good public policy is simplicity

NewsPort: 2 of 4 Minot mayoral candidates have significant criminal histories

News‘A breath of fresh air’: Train horns hushed as East Grand Forks quiet zone is established

News ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Quality to Host Online Forums on Sustainability Plan Progress

News ReleasePress Release

NewsJune’s average temp above long-term average

NewsFederal hold on funds impacts First District Health’s budget

CurioPop, soda or coke? The fizzy history behind America’s favorite linguistic debate

NewsHospice care provider opens in the Magic City

CurioIndianapolis Public Schools board adopts new AI policy for educators

NewsBuilding a bridge with the help of 10 mules on North Dakota’s Maah Daah Hey Trail

NewsDefense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data

CurioOn This Day | Big Minot Chautauqua

CurioOn This Day | Garrison Pitcher Spurs Big Spend from New York Nationals