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Montana Senate passes broadband internet privacy measure

by: Josh Wolsky | April 4, 2017

It now seems plausible that with the federal repeal of Internet privacy restrictions on Internet service providers (ISP), we’ll end up with a hodge-podge of state enacted privacy laws. The Montana Senate passed a law barring ISPs the ability to bid on state contracts if they collect customer data without consent. Other states are considering

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North Dakota House committee approves medical marijuana bill

by: Josh Wolsky | April 4, 2017

The medical marijuana bill that rewrites the ballot-measure initiative continues to progress through the legislature. It passed out of House committee recently and will be on the House flood next where it will need a 2/3 vote. John Hageman with the Grand Forks Herald has the details on the next steps and changes.

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MAGIC Fund Skyscopes Request Details.

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

The Minot Area Development Corporation has brought a request through the MAGIC Fund Screening Committee that will be before City Council tonight. I’ve been looking into the request for the past week or so, and have written some commentary on it which you can read here. But the details of the request are best left

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Proposed River Trail in MN Aims to Connect Multiple Communities

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

The idea has a name; it’s called the Crow River Regional Trail. The goal is to connect 10 different communities with a common thread — a recreational path along a river that passes through all them. Sounds like something that may interest @sourisfriends — otherwise knowns as the Friends of the Souris River.

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The Smart Farm: Big ag uses technology to grow production and efficiency

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

As much as we hope the oil field comes back to life, North Dakota’s primary industry will always be agriculturally based. Which makes advances in technology that make our farm businesses more efficient newsworthy. Kevin Killough with the Grand Forks Herald has an overview article with the current state of farm tech.

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At Mayo, pioneering steps in treating paralyzed patients

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

Medical technology is advancing in amazing ways, and few are more significant than taking previously paralyzed people and giving them hope of walking again. It’s happening; the Star Tribune has the story on research that’s taking place at the Mayo Clinic.

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Simple oil field invention could save lives

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

A Watford City welder with a good idea that makes the oil-field safer is taking his idea to an Innovation and Energy competition sponsored by Tioga’s Economic Development arm. But the idea is already in production and orders are coming in. Check out the story on the Bismarck Tribune.

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Seeds planted to preserve Bismarck’s Historic railroad bridge

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

The railroad bridge over the Missouri River in Bismarck has a 134-year history, and as BNSF considers replacing it, one Bismarck man is pushing the conversation about putting the bridge into pedestrian service with parks at each end once the railroad is done with it. It’s a relevant conversation to Minot as we prepare to

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Downtown love: Devils Lake business owners look to new ideas for boosting shopping, foot traffic in city’s center

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

The struggle to bring life back to North Dakota’s downtown commerce areas continues. This article from the Grand Forks Herald highlights the efforts that a group of business owners in Devils Lake is taking to create foot traffic.

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Short Trapping Season for Otter likely in N.D.

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

North Dakota Game and Fish are taking comments on allowing a short season for otter trapping. Brad Dokken writing at the Dickinson Press has the story.

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Tech leaders, others launch $14M ‘News Integrity’ nonprofit

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

Trust in journalism and the news is a problem we are just coming to grips with. And leaders in the tech industry are searching for solutions. Facebook and Mozilla are among the organizations contributing to a non-profit with a goal of increasing news literacy and increasing trust in journalism.

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Pot’s cousin explored as viable crop option for Minnesota

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

Industrial hemp is one of those plants with numerous uses and industrial applications, but because it’s closely related to marijuana, it’s listed as a Schedule 1 narcotic by the federal government. The but the laws are loosening, and states are starting programs to explore commercial values. This article highlights Minnesota’s pilot program, North Dakota also

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Civil Asset Forfeiture Bill Fails by a 46-0 Vote in Senate

by: Josh Wolsky | March 31, 2017

In North Dakota, the police can take your property if the feel it has been used in a crime. And the transfer of that property to the state is not dependent on whether you’re convicted or charged with the alleged crime. To put some check and balance in the equation, Representative Rick Becker sponsored a

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Senator Heitkamp Will Vote to Confirm Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorusch

by: Josh Wolsky | March 31, 2017

Senator Heitkamp’s office issued a news release stating she’ll be supporting the President Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorusch to the U.S. Supreme Court. Her statement on the issues follows: As I said after Judge Garland was nominated and I’ve continued to say since Judge Gorsuch was nominated, one of the most important roles of a U.S.

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SBHE approves policy to authorize gun storage on campuses

by: Josh Wolsky | March 31, 2017

In a state with a rich history and love of hunting, the question of how students store guns on university campuses is a question that needs a working answer. Adding that to the fact that the legislature is redefining and strengthing our gun ownership and carrying rights this session means a few policies need to

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Bismarck Mayoral recall effort on track

by: Josh Wolsky | March 31, 2017

These are tumultuous times to be an elected official. Here in Minot, we’re gearing up for a reform election in which we’ll a new form of government implemented. Meanwhile down in Bismarck, there’s an effort to recall the current Mayor. The Bismarck Tribune has the story.

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