The City of Fargo heard pitches from there development groups looking to build mixed-use commercial, residential, and parking garages in downtown Fargo.
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Effective transmission has always been one of the hang-ups with wind power, but researchers from NDSU will be looking at an old debate to see if there is a new answer for a more efficient power grid; they’ll be exploring the integration of direct current energy.
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A small liquor store in Williston is catering to high-end tastes, and recently, the store has expanded their offerings to include cultural events and tastings.
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The U.S. and other countries have agreed to lift sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program, but Washington still has other sanctions in place against Tehran.
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Thank you Scientific American for delivering conversation on this issue that doesn’t force us to pick sides in the gun control debate! The data and conclusions are early, but it suggests these incidents may spur a type of social contagion that spreads through the news.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal by the State of North Dakota on the fetal heart beat law. The ruling from the lower court will stand; the law cannot take effect. The state spent $240k defending the law.
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Before the ‘green’ energy revolution takes over the world, it is going to have to first prove that is economically viable. That means standing on its own two feet, without the help of government subsidies. A conservative government in the UK is hastening that process.
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A Thompson area farm family is turning their potato surplus into a value added product — vodka. I’ve written in the past how there is an opportunity waiting for us in North Dakota in the brewing and distilling industries. But we’ve got to do a some deregulating to help the little guys get started. This
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The province of Manitoba is looking to kickstart the brewing and distilling industries. So much so, they’re starting a loan program to help new start-ups purchase equipment.
Read & Share sourced from: Winnipeg Free PressAs a percentage total, less and less oil is being shipped by rail. And as infrastructure starts to catch up, we’ll likely see that number continue to fall. This article provides informative background and content from the director of the ND Pipeline Authority.
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With the growth in school districts and membership of the Williston Area Recreation Center, usage conflicts are starting to arise from limited space and time in the ARC. A bond vote this February that would approve construction of a new K-8 elementary school is a hopeful solution.
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The business plan for the Western Area Water Supply project (WAWS) that relied on the sale of water tot he oil industry is proving to be less than perfectly thought out. Some type of adjustment will need to made. Nick Smith has the story.
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One candidate believes the Republican nominee will be the next Governor of North Dakota. That means the actual Governor’s election will take place this June at the primary election and be between Republican candidates. Rob Port has the commentary.
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An advisory committee is suggesting NDSU students shoulder more expense for the athletic department operations. Jeff Kolpack with the Fargo Forum has the story.
Read & Share sourced from: InForumFor one of North Dakota’s long time college hockey rivalries, all is not well. This scathing piece on the state of Gopher hockey reads like a cultural warning sign.
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Headlined by Kenny Chesney on Friday and KISS on Saturday, the second weekend at the 2016 North Dakota State Fair is likely to draw the biggest crowds. The full concert line up follows below in a news release from the NDSF media department. — Official News Release, North Dakota State Fair — Kenny Chesney, KISS,
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