A cure for politics? Minnesota’s Boundary Waters

This election cycle got you down? Maybe you just need an escape. A New York Times travel writer got away from it all to Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area and wrote an impressive how to do it yourself guide as well. If you’re looking for an adventure yet this fall or next summer, check it

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Watch: Madonna’s Material Girl Get’s a Remake in the Mold of 1920’s Swing

Post Modern Jukebox is one of those bands that forces us to look and listen a bit differently than we’re accustomed to. They rearrange the works of modern pop musicians into the musical stylings of past eras. Below you’ll find a blind tiger look at the 1980’s most popular material girl.

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City of Minot Comment on the Availability of Liquor Licenses

Following the closure of Sidekick’s bar and grill due to a licensing issue, I asked the City for official comment on the availability of other license types that might have allowed the business to continue operating. Read the full question and the City’s response provided by the City’s Public Information Officer below. Question:  The owners of Sidekicks

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P.B.A. — The Drum Solo of All Drum Solos

Every once in a while here on The Minot Voice, we run an article, video, or story that’s truly pointless, but absolutely awesome. This drum solo qualifies perfectly. The man’s name is Lee Pearson; watch below.

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2016 Election: Meet Your Minot City Council Candidates

This coming Tuesday is an election day across North Dakota. For state offices, this is a standard primary election whereby we narrow the field down to the final candidates who will appear on the November ballot. But for local races, this is it. This is your only chance to cast a vote for our City

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2016 Election: Meet Your Minot Public Schools School Board Candidates

This coming Tuesday is an election day across North Dakota. For state offices, this is a standard primary election whereby we narrow the field down to the final candidates who will appear on the November ballot. But for local races, this is it. This is your only chance to cast a vote for our City

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Zebra Mussels are Here, Boaters & Anglers Need to Be Vigilant to Stop the Spread

One of the many North Dakota hometowns I claim is LaMoure, in the southeastern part of the state. The James River runs by just off the western edge of town, and it was there, at a popular fishing spot called the James River Dam site, that some of the first Asian carp in the state

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Learn: Summer Boat Ramp Ettiquette

Even with more places to fish, boat and enjoy the water than ever before in North Dakota, the increase in opportunity also means an increase in anglers, boats and personal watercraft. It’s a unique combination that can lead to isolated problems at boat ramps when everyone has the same idea: Get on the water sooner

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Important: Minot Area Voting & Election Information

We’ll have candidate information available for you next week (we’re assuming you’ll want to cram your election research at the last minute :)), but if you’re interested in early and absentee voting, here’s the information you need to know. What You Need to Vote North Dakota does not require voter registration, but a valid North

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On the Record: Governor Candidates Weigh in on a Beer Economy

On the Record is a weekly column where you get a chance to get to know our Governor candidates. Without a Democrat in the race, leadership for the next four years will be decided at the June primary election. That makes it our job to get to know these guys now. The Question Doug Burgum

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On The Record: The First Priorities for North Dakota’s Next Governor

It’s week one of The Minot Voice’s Governor’s candidate forum ‘On the Record’. With the state’s Democratic-NPL party without a candidate, the election for North Dakota’s Governor will take place this June on the Republican primary ballot. That means we’ve got less than four months to get to know our candidates. This week, we’ve asked

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PBA: Cave-digging artist finds inspiration underground

  In the sandstone hills of New Mexico you’ll find an artist using the earth as his medium — literally. Check out the video below to watch the latest example of pointless, but awesome.

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Watch & Learn: Why Are Teens So Moody?

Got a kid who’s approaching his or her teenage years? Are you already in the throes? Are are you a teenager yourself and wondering why your parents are always rolling their eyes and saying ‘teenager’? A little scientific understanding may help everyone understand just what’s gong on. Watch and learn below. AsapSCIENCE AsapSCIENCE (uploads) on

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Great Performance: First Hand Navy Flying

Ever wondered what it was like to fly in a Navy jet? How about flying in a jet 10 feet from three other jets going really fast? Use the video below to augment your imagination, and don’t hesitate to grab the screen, you can actually rotate the view around to change the perspective. //

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Learn: The Basics of Economics

Economics should probably be a required course at some level if only for its amazing ability to predict how incentives affect behavior. But if you missed the class, this short article is an informative primer on some of the basics.

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What’s More Important, Exercise or Diet?

If you had to choose, should you be heading to the gym or eating a plate full of broccoli? And what’s the really the causing the United State’s obesity epidemic? The guys from Asap Science have the answers in the two-minute video below.  

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