Young farmer follows in footsteps of generations past

There are fewer and fewer of the next generation taking over the family farm, but here’s one example where it’s working out. The story outlines the challenges of being a young farmer in a rural setting and outlines some trends in agriculture we should know about.

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ND Oil Tycoon Called for Oklahoma Scientists’ Dismissal, Emails Say

Continental Resources CEO Harold Hamm is not a fan of science that shines a negative light on oil exploration — at least according to emails he sent that indicated scientists studying the link between injection wells and earthquakes should be let go.

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At The Air Force Base: The Rough Rider Himself

— Official News Release, Minot Air Force Base — by Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch The origin of the title Rough Riders comes from the first voluntary cavalry unit in the Spanish-American War. The Rough Riders are inextricably linked to the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, who organized the Rough Riders in 1898.

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Four Sites Released as New Options for North Unit Visitor Center

The visitor center for the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park was abandoned in 2013 because slumping land led to structural issues. Since then, work has progressed towards building a new visitor center and the park is now asking for input on four potential sites.

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EPA Investigating 2014 Mandaree Oil Spill

The EPA has opened an investigation into a pipeline spill that took place last summer near Bear Den Bay and Mandaree. The spill released ~1,000,000 gallons (~32,000 barrels) of produced water — some of which ended up in Lake Sakakawea.

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Documentary: Oil To Die For

We all know the oilfield is a dangerous place to work. But are corners being cut in North Dakota that jeopardize worker safety? The latest documentary from Todd Melby and the team at Black Gold Boom looks at the issue through the lens of a single oilfield fatality. The piece does not paint a flattering

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Google’s Plan to Eliminate Human Driving in 5 Years

While most car companies are taking an evolutionary approach to implementing automated controls in cars, Google is betting the moon shot. They’re investing heavily in a concept that a radical cultural shift will take place when the vehicles are ready.

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Hoeven: Bureau of Indian Education Must Implement Better Financial Oversight

— Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — At a hearing of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee last week, Senator John Hoeven pressed Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Director Charles “Monty” Roessel to implement better oversight of federal funding for Native American schools run by the agency. Hoeven’s comments came in response to a Government Accountability

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Gov. Dalrymple Uses Veto Power on Five Bills this Session

Governor Dalrymple exercised his executive authority five times during the 2015 session. Archie Ingersoll writing for the Fargo Forum delivers the rundown on the bills he stuck his neck out on.

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UND Hockey Coach Dave Hakstol Resigns, Signs with Philadelphia Flyers

— Official News Release, UND Sports — This article was written by Jayson Hajdu, UND Sports Media Relations University of North Dakota head men’s hockey coach Dave Hakstol, who led the program to seven NCAA Frozen Four appearances in 11 seasons, announced his resignation today and was named head coach of the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia

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Minot Police: Couple Arrested on Drug Charges, Man Arrested Faces Sex Offense Charges in Grand Forks

Minot police had a busy evening making significant arrests in two separate incidents. Circumstances of each are provided below. Infant in Social Service’s Custody after Drug Charges Against Parents Officers were called to the Kelly Inn to conduct a welfare check on an infant whose parents appeared to be under the influence of drugs. As

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ND Railroads to Implement Positive Train Control

Postive Train Control (PTC) gives railroad administrators the ability to slow down trains without the engineer. It has vaulted to the top of the national conversation following the derailment in Philidelphia and is expected to be in place on North Dakota tracks this year.

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Volvo Ocean Race: A Call to Action for the World’s Oceans

The Volvo Ocean Race is a nine-month, 38,739 nautical mile race around the world. It’s a grueling, unforgiving competition. And through the sailors’ eyes, we get an anecdotal picture on the state of the world’s oceans. What they’re seeing is troubling.

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Bowman Couple put Creativity into Media, Community

With the rhetoric of a contentious political debate not far back in our rear-view mirror, here’s a good story about being gay and being accepted by a North Dakota community.

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Watch: These Bladeless Wind Turbines Shake to Generate Electricity

The three-bladed wind turbines are now common place on the prairie, but new technology may radically alter the appearance of wind generators in the future. Get the story in the short video below.

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Cord Cutting: Chromecast Now Has Support for CBS, Fox, FX, and HGTV

Are you getting tired of the incessant din of cable television? Google’s Chromecast is adding new providers which means your a la carte options are improving.

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