We’ve watched over the past 10 plus years as abuses and cover ups have come to light. It’s a disturbing part of the Catholic churches recent past, and the story is not yet full told. This story from the Fargo Forum takes on the delicate subject.
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Last fall I published an idea for Minot developed by the team at Ackerman Estvold; it was an engineering solution to open up the river and restore active water flow to the long-abandoned dead loops. The plan also called for the removal of the cofferdams, the permanent structures that cross the river channel and create
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The political rhetoric on immigration coming from Republican front runners paints the issue in black and white terms. But a closer look at the feelings of a few smalltown Republican faithfuls in Iowa reveals a more nuanced appreciation of the issue.
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With all the dire news on the price of oil, there are still many who are bullish on the future of North Dakota oil. So much so, one company is moving forward with pipeline investment that will cost more than $3 billion.
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It would be tempting to write about more compelling current issues such as Donald Trump’s hair, Bernie Sanders’s hair, Marco Rubio’s high heeled shoes, Chris Christie’s weight, why Jeb isn’t using his last name, why Ted Cruz still puts greasy kid stuff in his hair, or why Hillary didn’t divorce Bill. Instead, allow me to
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Let me start by saying I love my home state and country. I grew up in Minot, but I have been living and working in Vancouver, Canada since 2004. I noticed something happened when I started living abroad and listening to foreign news sources. They are more likely to report the news by telling what
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When it comes to happiness, the right to pursue it doesn’t mean we’re good a getting it. The thing is, happiness is akin to the addict’s dragon — always just out of reach. The easier path is to forget it and nurture the relationships around you.
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It’s the sadists of the world who’ve ruined commenting and discussion on the Internet for everyone. It turns out there’s science behind the phenomenon of ‘trolling’, and with knowledge comes power and a trick to defeat these deflating egoists. Watch the video below for the full explanation, and grab the two most important takeaways below.
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An interesting scenario is taking shape in the race for North Dakota’s highest state office. Between the politics of party conventions and the laws regarding primary elections, it seems likely that our next Governor will likely be chosen at the June election.
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The burden of media, journalists, and reporters is high. They have to summarize complex topics, give equal weight to two sides of an issue, and do all of it within the constraints of a shrinking attention span. And when they fail, the consequences are significant. The information we consume on a daily basis sets the
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Is earth the cradle of humanity? Are we destined to expand our horizons to new solar systems? It will be a monumental undertaking, but the first step is building a sustainable civilization here on earth.
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Senator Hoeven gave the weekly Republican radio address this morning. A full transcript of the address follows below. “As we enter 2016, we need to remember that we are truly blessed to live in the greatest country in the world. Thanks to our military, veterans, law enforcement, first responders and others who keep us safe
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A family friend who is a psychiatric nurse recently shared with me a publication by Daniel J. Fox Ph.D., who is the staff psychologist at the Federal Detention Center in Houston, Texas. He was a recent guest speaker at a medical conference in Seattle, Washington she had attended. A most fascinating chapter of Dr. Fox’s
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Last summer, state Superintendent of Schools Kristen Baesler introduced a program to address teacher shortages that would allow community experts to fill vacant positions. The program has not been a success, but Rob Port argues that it’s good policy and should be given more time work.
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Little known fact: the first mosque in America was built in Ross, ND — 80 miles west of Minot. A few decedents of those early Muslim settlers are still in the area, and the Fargo Forum’s Archie Ingersoll tracked them for an interview.
Read & Share sourced from: InForumSam Harris is an author, neuroscientist, and philosopher. His worldview is well-informed and he communicates it clearly. As the rhetoric in presidential debate escalates, grab a cup of coffee or tea and read this interview he gave to Salon.com for a more considered point of view.
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