If you’re a regular reader on The Minot Voice, you may have noticed we point to a lot of stories on water. It’s because in one way or another — too much, too little, and who controls it — it affects us in significant ways. And it’s our bet that the next hundred years will
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After a legislative session of uncertainty, there was some money earmarked for the Rice Lake emergency after all. Approximately $2 million has been allocated to assist in mitigating damage.
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The exercise involved around 200 state, local, and federal officials along with Enbridge employees. The idea — if a spill happens, they’ll have some experience with dealing with it. The coincidental timing of the Heimdal train derailment illustrates the importance of these drills.
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Growing cities mean park and recreation departments have to look for new ways to keep people active and entertained. And that’s just what’s happening in Watford City as the parks department expands all parts of its operation.
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A 63,000 gallon — 2,000 barrel pipeline spill has resulted in some water entering a tributary and likely finding its way into Smishek Lake. Smishek Lake is near Powers Lake, about 75 miles West Northwest of Minot.
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A lot of the work happening in North Dakota’s oil patch has close ties to Alberta businesses, so though it’s a bit far removed, the politics of Alberta is news here — especially when the voters of Alberta deliver what amounts to a modern day political revolution.
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How do you handle and release a fish so you don’t hurt it? Chances are you could use a refresher on techniques that ensure healthy, reproductive fisheries. Check out the tips from ND Game & Fish’s latest edition of Outdoors Online.
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The 800-student school is more than half complete, and will offer area students some opportunities in fine arts that were not previously available in the district. Students and staff are expected to move in next January.
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The truck is licensed as an autonomous vehicle in the state of Nevada, and it’s more of a transitional step on the path to self-driving. The vehicle can operate without a driver, but the technology’s primary goal is to assist the operator and reduce fatigue.
Read & Share sourced from: The VergeIt was the summer of 2013 that Alberta experienced the worst natural disaster in Canadian history. And today, the political climate is hungry for long-term flood protection — to the point where they’re saying let’s go get the loan.
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Fargo just filled a single City Commission seat from a special election in which they had six candidates. Now another story from Grand Forks where we have another heavily contested race for a local leadership position. In Minot, meh… not so much.
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It’s official, the bar for customer service will be a little higher after you read this exchange.
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The Grand Forks technology park that’s been developed in conjunction with the Grand Forks AFB and UND is attracting tenants. The Grand Sky technology park is still in its early days, but all signs are pointing to a major victory for the Grand Forks community.
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Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp are working with 14 other senators to find money to help the fight against avian flu. With the number of birds infected numbering in the many millions, the ripple effects of this epidemic will likely be felt for some time.
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There are few things evolving more quickly than the technology being applied in the oil field, and the price slow down will only further incentivize innovation. Take a peek at some industry trends in this article from the Wall Street Journal.
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To the delight of many anglers, spring fishing this year got an early start, and few seasoned residents of North Dakota will ever lament a shorter winter. From the Red River and Devils Lake to the Yellowstone, there was no shortage of open water. And, with lower fuel and transportation costs than in years past,
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