The result of the Every Student Succeeds Act — more local control. State officials have formed a taskforce to look at how we in North Dakota will be measuring the success rates of our students and schools. KMOT News has the story.
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Christmas was a very merry season for drone makers and farmers. A report from Minneapolis-based Sentera, an imaging company that provides equipment for photographing fields, suggests as many as 45,000 new pilots will be in the fields this year.
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Crime was the primary topic at a neighborhood gathering earlier this week. The message from Minot Police officer Aaron Moss, “Don’t live in fear”, but be smart too. Lock up valuables and put things away so you won’t a victim of a crime of opportunity.
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As the season of flood concern draws closer, forecasters responsible for watching water levels in Manitoba are starting this season in a new office with state-of-the-art equipment. It’s an improvement brought forward based on lessons learned in 2011.
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When life gives you winter, make winter fun. That seems to be the attitude of the folks in Winnipeg who convert the Assiniboine and Red Rivers into frozen skating trails when the ice becomes safe enough. Maybe it’s an idea for the Souris River too.
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A gravel mining operation near Teddy Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch is being reviewed by a judge after the case was brought forward by conversation group. Supporters of the operation say the area will be mined and reclaimed to better-than-current condition.
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneZika Virus is a new-to-the-Americas mosquito-spread disease. It’s of most concern to pregnant women because if contracted, it may cause a brain development disorder in the fetus. This news story provides valuable background.
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Tuesday night, Minot police were responding to a suspicious vehicle behind a business on North Broadway when an officer was attacked by a dog. The incident resulted in the officer shooting and killing the dog. The full news release from the Minot Police Department follows below. The occupant of the vehicle was arrested on multiple
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As oil prices continue to drop and the downturn starts to feel more like near-term reality versus cyclical period, there are real financial consequences for those working and speculating in the oil industry. Reuters provides an in-depth look at what may be ahead.
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Minot’s application in HUD’s National Disaster Resilience Competition has proven enormously successful. Word from Washington via the Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp is that Minot has been awarded $74.3 million in federal funding. The award marks the culmination of a 14-month process, numerous public meetings, and a final application focused on projects intended to make the
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At Bismarck’s newest high school, students are playing a bigger role in shaping their daily schedules. The relaxed regulations allow students to build their own curriculums and teachers the chance to tailor classes towards topics that generate student interest.
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When it comes to happiness, the right to pursue it doesn’t mean we’re good a getting it. The thing is, happiness is akin to the addict’s dragon — always just out of reach. The easier path is to forget it and nurture the relationships around you.
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As international sanctions against Iran come off the books, the country as upped its oil output. Prices have hit their lowest point since 2003 as the market prepares for a significant new supply source.
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With fines as much as $1 per foot of sidewalk, the incentive is strong in Grand Forks to keep sidewalks clear of snow.
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An interesting scenario is taking shape in the race for North Dakota’s highest state office. Between the politics of party conventions and the laws regarding primary elections, it seems likely that our next Governor will likely be chosen at the June election.
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Netflix’s streaming service doesn’t deliver the newest movies and releases, but there is an impressive back catalog available. But they’ve got a problem, the algorithm they use that suggests movies and content makes it virtually impossible to just browse content. Well, now there’s a solution. We’ve thrown together a simple tool that allows you to
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