Minot Police Seek Two Individuals in Connection to Shooting

The Minot Police Department would like assistance in locating the following subjects in connection to the yesterday’s  shooting at Applebee’s. An arrest warrant has been issued for 20-year-old Hikeem Salas (also known as Hakim Salazar) for reckless endangerment in connection to the incident. A person of interest who was present at the time of the

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Guzzling 9,000 Years Of History With ‘The Comic Book Story Of Beer’

A new illustrated history explores beer’s journey from the cradle of agriculture, to the rise and fall of Ancient Rome, to the modern-day craft beer heyday. Get the full story along with a Q & A with the author and illustrator from NPR.

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Small-business Savvy: Building the Local Small-business Community

When it comes to economic development, it's the small businesses that deliver the most sustainable impact through the ups and downs of the economy.

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What Factors Influence Transparency in US Local Government?

To what extent does increased Internet access lead to higher levels of government transparency? A study of the U.S. midwest found varying degrees of Internet usage by local governments, but education level of the citizenship seems to be the most common indicator of  transparent governments.  

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Watch and Learn: The Science of Man’s Best Friend

  Got three minutes? Use it to gain a little insight into your most loyal friend in this informative video.

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Williston’s New High School Under Budget, Getting Upgrades

Construction of Williston’s new high school is coming in under budget;  the extra money prompted the school board to approve additions to the project including a greenhouse and synthetic turf for the athletic facilities.  

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UND HOCKEY: St. Cloud State the latest NCHC school to adopt restrictive ticket policy

Apparently, North Dakota hockey fans buy too many tickets and overwhelm the home fans when the team plays away from Grand Forks. St. Cloud State is the latest school to implement a ticketing policy aimed at restricting UND fans.

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Huh? Schools Think Kids Don’t Want to Learn Computer Science

A bit further down the news feed you’ll see how an automation revolution will be changing the dynamic of our workforce. Lots of jobs will be automated away. But the jobs that stay will be for those with skills to program and manage that automation.

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ND DOT Launches DUI Crash Victim Memorial Website

The North Dakota Department of Transporation has launched an awareness initiative focused on the people and lives that have been changed in an instant on North Dakota roads. The message is simple and strong: slow down, put your phone away, buckle up, and don’t drink and drive. Visit the ND Code for The Road Website

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Unlikely allies Minn., N. Dakota Work Together on Clean Energy

New E.P.A. regulations on emissions will create a compliance headache for many of our state’s coal-fired power plants. This article from the Star Tribune provides some helpful background on what is a bewildering topic.

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How The U.S. Is Neglecting Its Smartest Kids

The authors of a new book argue that efforts to raise achievement for students at the bottom have come at the expense of the most gifted and talented.

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Grand Forks reps to study pedestrian, bike infrastructure in Denmark

The City of Grand Forks is sending a couple people to Denmark next month. The goal: learn how to create a more bike and pedestrian friendly city.

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Robots Will Steal Our Jobs, But They’ll Give Us New Ones

Automation is coming, there’s no way to stop things that allow us to operate cheaper, more efficiently, and with less variable. But how many jobs will it cost?

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NAWS Project Takes Big Step Forward

The Northwest Area Water Supply project took a big step forward yesterday when the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation gave their blessing to the plan in place. There are still steps to take, but the plan to blend Lake Sakakawea water with local aquifers will move forward.

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Dozens of Cows and Calves Rustled in Northwest Ward County

The Ward County Sherriff’s department and the N.D. Stockman’s Association are looking for your help with what is likely a months old cattle rustling crime. The loss was only recently discovered due to season movement of animals.

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State Departments of Health and Agriculture Repeat Warning to Avoid Blue-green Algae

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) and Agriculture (NDDA), Animal Health Division, emphasize that the public should be cautious in exposing themselves, pets or livestock to blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, which can thrive in hot summer weather. Ingesting affected water can cause illness in people and animals, and can result in death.

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