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City of Minot holds last neighborhood meeting of the month

by: MinotVoice | March 30, 2025

Minot residents gathered one last time this month at the Public Library to connect with city leaders and discuss pressing community issues. Public safety took center stage, with Interim Police Chief Dale Plessas highlighting efforts to boost patrols despite being short 15 to 17 officers. Strategies to address the staffing gap include expanding Community Service

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A State Waltz, Troubadour, Vegetable, and Highway

by: Josh Wolsky | March 30, 2025

When it comes to defining “North Dakota” we all get to have a voice in the conversation, but it’s our state legislature that has the authority put an “official” tag on on a thing. In this session, they’ve given us a few. Dancing Dakota & Chuck Suchy HB 1397: A BILL for an Act to

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Wayne Stenehjem deleted voicemails, ‘obstructed’ child sex crime investigation into Ray Holmberg, AG says

by: MinotVoice | March 29, 2025

North Dakota’s top law enforcement official, Drew Wrigley, has revealed that the late Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem obstructed a federal investigation into former state Sen. Ray Holmberg by deleting critical voicemails. The investigation, which led to Holmberg’s conviction for child sex crimes, uncovered that Stenehjem misled federal investigators about his contact with Holmberg and failed

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Utah becomes the first state to ban adding fluoride to drinking water

by: MinotVoice | March 29, 2025

Utah has become the first state to ban adding fluoride to drinking water, a move signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox that shifts control from local governments to individuals. While proponents frame the decision as a matter of personal choice, public health experts warn that removing fluoride could lead to a rise in tooth

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Federal judge dismisses Standing Rock’s latest lawsuit over Dakota Access Pipeline

by: MinotVoice | March 29, 2025

A federal judge has dismissed the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s latest effort to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline, ruling that the tribe must wait until the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes its long-delayed environmental impact study. Despite frustrations over years of inaction, Judge James Boasberg said the tribe cannot yet bring another legal

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North Dakota House votes against revising rules on charitable gambling eligibility

by: MinotVoice | March 29, 2025

A proposal to reshape North Dakota’s charitable gambling rules met a swift and decisive defeat in the state House, where lawmakers voted 87-4 against it. Senate Bill 2035 aimed to change which organizations could operate charitable gaming, removing eligibility for some groups while allowing them to receive donated proceeds instead. Concerns over a lack of

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North Dakota Senate defeats amended conversion therapy bill

by: MinotVoice | March 29, 2025

A bill that sought to legalize conversion therapy in North Dakota met its end in the Senate, where lawmakers narrowly defeated it 22-25. Sponsored by Rep. Lori VanWinkle, R-Minot, the bill aimed to allow counseling that aligns with “traditional” views on sexuality and gender, but it faced fierce opposition from social work professionals who argued

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Earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Thailand and Myanmar midday Friday, collapsing a high-rise under construction in Bangkok and forcing mass evacuations. A 6.4 magnitude aftershock followed. Authorities are assessing damage across Bangkok and parts of Myanmar, including Mandalay’s historic royal palace. No casualty reports are confirmed yet, and aftershocks remain a concern. The Associated Press

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Poll: Americans concerned about bird flu effects on wallets over health

By: Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service | March 28, 2025

West Virginians are more concerned about bird flu’s effect on grocery costs rather than health implications, and Republican voters are more likely to distrust Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information about the virus, according to a new poll from the health policy research and news organization KFF. Nearly nine in 10 adults across parties, race and

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Ginormous Claws Found in The Gobi Desert Belong to a Never-Before-Seen Species

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

Paleontologists have identified a new dinosaur species, _Duonychus tsogtbaatari_, discovered in Mongolia’s Gobi desert. What sets this 90-million-year-old herbivore apart is its massive, fully preserved claw—nearly 30 centimeters long—and its unusual two-fingered hands, a rarity among therizinosaurs. Researchers suggest the claws were adapted for grasping vegetation, offering a stronger, more controlled grip. The fossil, unearthed

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Peace Garden prep work readies the grounds for spring planting

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

Spring is bringing new life to the International Peace Garden, where staff are preparing for a vibrant season of planting and volunteer events. Annuals grown at Saddler’s Greenhouse will arrive in late May, just in time for volunteer planting days on June 14 and 21. This year’s outdoor garden theme, “Peace,” will feature colorful designs

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Grand Forks woman named North Dakota Small Business Person of the Year

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

Deanna “Dee” Decimus Holmes, founder of All Embracing Home Care, has been named North Dakota Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Holmes, who started her in-home care business in 2019, now serves over 100 clients across nine North Dakota counties and recently expanded to Arizona. Her dedication to providing

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North Dakota Senate votes to override Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s 1st veto

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

The North Dakota Senate voted 45-2 on Thursday to override Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s first veto, rejecting his concerns about a proposed tax credit for prison industries. Senate Bill 2261, which creates a tax credit to support Rough Rider Industries at the State Penitentiary, faced criticism from Armstrong for potentially giving an unfair advantage over out-of-state

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North Dakota Senate passes guidelines on academic tenure in surprise bill reconsideration

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

In a surprising turnaround, the North Dakota Senate voted Wednesday to approve a bill establishing academic tenure guidelines after rejecting it the day before. House Bill 1437 requires higher education institutions to implement tenure policies, including regular evaluations of faculty, with post-tenure reviews every five years. Critics argue the bill overreaches into higher education governance,

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Committee advances North Dakota property tax bill but reduces level of tax credit

By: Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor | March 28, 2025

The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a property tax bill Thursday, but adopted amendments such as reducing the proposed tax credit for homeowners. Senate Majority Leader Sen. David Hogue, R-Minot, introduced amendments to House Bill 1176, a property tax proposal backed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Hogue proposed lowering the primary residence credit from the

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Grand marshall for 2025 State Fair Parade Announced

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

Randy Hedberg, a Parshall native and longtime college football coach, has been named grand marshal of the 2025 North Dakota State Parade. Set for July 19 in Minot, the 43rd parade will honor Hedberg’s remarkable 45-year coaching career, which included 11 seasons as NDSU’s quarterbacks coach, where he helped develop NFL talents like Carson Wentz

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