Take a good look at that tunnel mouth in Garrison Dam, North Dakota. The Soo Line has to feed it, and seven others, thousands of tons of concrete required for lining. For each of these tunnels is approximately 1,200 feet long and[...]
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On This Day | All is Revealed in the Seasons of Time
Welcome though it is, it transforms the scene to show the winter’s ash piles and old tin cans once hidden by freshly fallen snow. -- February 22, 1951 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It We live in a world[...]
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On This Day | Hockey Champions Named in Minot League
The Odnacks, captained by Duane Peterson, captured the Minot recreation commission junior hockey title with a total of 11 wins and 1 loss. -- February 22, 1951 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It So far, this is the earliest[...]
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On This Day | Good Should Be Better
The whole gist of the thing is this: Mr. Good, if he is a gentleman, should seek a different occupation. He should have respect enough for the conference to realize how detrimental he is to the good name it has acquired; he[...]
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Fargo Entrepreneur Packs a Protein Punch into Your Morning Coffee
At 24, Andrew Gravdahl is on a mission to reshape your morning coffee routine with Complete Creamer, a unique coffee creamer packed with 15 grams of protein in just 2 fluid ounces. Inspired by a messy mishap while dining out, Andrew and[...]
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Alberta’s red tape blocks trade for Saskatchewan farm retailer, as U.S. tariff threats continue
Alberta’s regulations are proving to be a significant hurdle for Todd Taylor, co-owner of Dwayne Enterprises in Melfort, Saskatchewan. He faces considerable frustration trying to sell oversized grain equipment across the provincial border. Despite the potential market in Alberta, the stringent hauling[...]
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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Rallying a Community To Fight Highway Expansion (and why it matters in Minot)
In Portland, Maine, a business owner named Stanis Moody Roberts has embarked on a mission to rally his community against a highway expansion that threatened to take eight acres of his land. Over the past year, he and local residents have successfully[...]
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On This Day | Friday, February 21st
On this day in 1848, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels published "The Communist Manifesto," a political pamphlet that laid the foundation for the theory of communism and had a profound influence on political movements around the world.On this day in 1916, the[...]
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On This Day | The Beginning of Never Ending Highway Widening
The improvement includes 'straightening, widening, changing of grades, resurfacing with concrete, exits from private drives being remodeled, providing culverts, storm water inlets, storm water drains, sanitary sewer and water mains, realignment and replacement of existing storm drains, removal and replacement of traffic[...]
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On This Day | Before the Yellow Pages
A Convenient Reference Page for Service! -- February 21, 1952 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It All be. Local media in a symbiotic relationship with local businesses. It makes us wonder ;) Today's Happenings! SavorMinot's guest writer for today[...]
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Amid rising tensions, Wyoming Legislature welcomes Canada, biggest buyer of state exports
In Wyoming, trade ties with Canada are more than a policy debate—they’re an economic lifeline. State lawmakers reaffirmed that bond this week, even as President Trump pushes steep tariffs and stirs tensions with America’s northern neighbor. With Canada buying $430 million in[...]
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In Iceland, Fuel Tax To Be Replaced With Mileage Tax
Iceland is making a fundamental shift in how it taxes road use. The longstanding fuel tax will be replaced with a kilometre-based road tax, ensuring that all vehicles—electric, hybrid, and fuel-powered—pay based on distance driven. The government says this change is necessary[...]
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Idea Mining: Backyard bakery, gravel cycling event among attractions spotlighted by Nebraska tourism agency
Nebraska’s best-kept secrets took center stage at the state’s annual tourism awards, where small-town charm and major attractions alike were celebrated. Adeline’s Bakery in Burr, known for its homemade pastries and warm hospitality, won the Nebraska Passport Champions’ Choice Award. Meanwhile, Norfolk’s[...]
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On This Day | Thursday, February 20th
On this day in 1792 President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act, creating the United States Post Office Department. This act laid the foundation for the nation's mail system.On this day in 1872, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened its doors[...]
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On This Day | On Parking and Public Relations
The parking meters got a bad start in Minot. They are serving hundreds of communities, not without complaint of course, neither do the stop and go lights. The meters are a modern means of making sure that many people get a place[...]
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On This Day | Local Flavor
Strawberry, Vanilla, Butter Brickle, Peach Revel, Chocolate, Fudge Revel, Palmer House, Raspberry Revel, New York, White House, Peppermint Crisp, Cherry Nut -- February 20, 1947 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It Back when local food had local flavor! This[...]