In my investigation into how Minot does municipal government, I uncovered an interesting and possibly even disturbing fact. Nowhere in Minot’s easily accessible governing documents, i.e., our home rule charter, and our published code of ordinances, is there any written, legal foundation for our present Ward-based system or the establishment of 14 Alderman. It’s not
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Rewind a hundred years and give Hey There Delilah by the Plain White T’s a listen as reinterpreted for the period by Post Modern Jukebox.
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The Red River Runs Through It, a documentary film on the Fargo music scene of the 1990s is in the works and looking for funding through and Indigogo page located here. From the page: It’s cold in the middle of nowhere. A faceless suburb to nothing in the third least populated State. A city that
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We all know that when you’re from North Dakota, we’re about one degree of separation from everyone else in the state, but when you factor in the rest of the world, how closely connected are we? Well, it turns out pretty closely, and new data suggests that though the population is growing, in some ways the
Read & ShareDoes it ever seem like in the information age finding trustworthy news and information is really hard to find? You’re not alone. The reason you struggle — there’s a lot of politically motivated, corporately motivated, and just plain bad information on the airwaves today. In this TEDx Talk, Journalist Sharyl Attkisson walks you through the
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In the bizarro world constructed by J. Matthew Turner, one of the 80’s iconic movie characters is actually a passive-aggressive bully in disguise. If you weren’t born between the years 1972 and 1982, it’s probably best to just ignore this, but if you were — consider this your daily dose of pointless, but awesome.
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Got three minutes? Use it to gain a little insight into your most loyal friend in this informative video.
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Got an athletic kid? If they’re looking at college and colleges are looking at them, then this article is worth a read. It’s a concise overview on the difference between a ‘verbal commitment’ and a ‘National Letter of Intent’.
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The creative writing forum that is McSweeney’s delivers yet another piece of long-form satire. This one from Jacob Rosenberg on how to win at arguing on the Internet or any other place is an entertaining peak at the human condition. Expect some colorful language.
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The look like they’re from Appalachia, but they’re actually from Finland. The instruments suggest bluegrass, but the song choices reflect metal. This is Steve ‘n’ Seagulls. Listen below to the Scandinavian take on the classic Metallica song.
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Little did you know, you’re not where you think you are — at least on the world map. When it comes to cartography, the greatest myth the mapmakers ever pulled was making us believe we’re bigger and more important than we actually are. When you see things in true perspective, you’ll probably question things a
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With the approval earlier this month of another $2.5 million in MAGIC Fund dollars for Minot’s downtown parking garages, I can’t help asking the questions — are we spending those dollars in the right way, and should we be spending them at all? The need to complete the structures notwithstanding — because we do need
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The video was shot in 2013 off the cost of Guadaulpe Island in Mexico. The shark which has been named Deep Blue is over 6 meters long (19.5 feet) and believed to be over 50 years old. The video was shot by shark expert Mauricio Hoyos Padilla. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs =
Read & ShareThe more you learn about elephants, the more you realize what amazing creatures they are. Here’s one example that takes a minute to watch.
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It’s widely known that synthetic oil is better for engines, but there are a few situations where it’s a bit more important. This brief article from Consumer Reports walks you through them.
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This summer marks the 50-year anniversary of the Grateful Dead. And though it’s been 20 years since the death of Jerry Garcia, the reaction to this summer’s reunion concert series is proof of the enduring mark the band left on the American music landscape and beyond. Have a listen below.
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