With prices lower than they’ve been in the recent past, this growing season is likely to be tougher for area farmers. And growers will have a better chance of coming out on the right side of things if they’re applying new information learned from crop science.
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Education in Watford City is will be taking a step forward this week. The new high school is set to open February 15th; among the features: first-time facilities for theater and performing arts, enhanced security, and smart classrooms.
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According to author and researcher Erika Christakis, the heavily structured early world our young kids now live in is doing them a disservice. And the solution is all too simple — play.
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According to a NDSU meteorologist, the 2016 growing season has all the signs of being a good one. Near-normal warmth and precipitation is what’s expected, and that’s a good thing for crops. More on what goes into the long term forecast from Jonathan Knutson writing for Forum Communications.
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The oil patch slowdown in private development is allowing a catch-up period for a lot of municipal work. And the counties most affected by oil and gas development commissioning a study to identify the most vital needs.
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Congratulations to Minot High’s Braydon Lund. The standout athlete has signed a letter of intent to play at the next level for North Dakota State University. NDSU’s announcement was accompanied by a highlight video featuring Braydon that can be viewed below.
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Congratulations to Carol and Jim Carr, owners of the Dakotah Rose for being named the best bed and breakfast in North Dakota. KMOT News has the story.
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The downturn in oil prices is finally leaking into state budgets. The March 2015 revenue forecast missed the mark by more than a billion dollars. The governor is tapping rainy day funds as well as ordering across the board cuts to make up the difference.
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The economic crunch at one of the regions top private colleges is in full effect. Concordia College announced its plan to cut nine majors including several Scandanavian studies programs. The consolidation of majors may also result in job losses.
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Got a kid who’s learning math in school? One simple tip has been shown to make the process easier, and may facilitate learning and retention in other subjects too. When students trace over numbers and figures with their finger, they perform better.
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Some coverage on our flood recovery from an outside source. Barry Amundson writing for the Grand Forks Herald provides an insightful look at our recovery process and the current status.
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The 2016-17 school year will see adjustments to the school district map that guides which schools kids attend. The proposed draft of the map is available to the public, and tonight ant Erik Ramstad Middle School the School District will hold a public forum on the map. If you have a strong opinion on the
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Actor Josh Duhamel is now the face of North Dakota tourism. A brief ad spot featuring Duhamel in 2014 led to a spike in web traffic, so this year the Tourism Department bet big on new commercials and a broader ad reach.
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneThe community of West Fargo will be getting a new aquatic facility as part of a $98 million bond issue by the school district. The building will house a 10 lane Olympic-size competition pool and seating for more than 1,400 spectators.
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As communities grow, they should work to design that growth so it fosters engagement and pride. But it requires a shift from total freedom of property usage to those that are in keeping with the spirit of the area.
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Leaders in Grand Forks gathered recently to question whether the community would be served well by sort of a parent arts organization — on that could advocate and assist other specialized arts organizations.
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