Keep an Eye Out: Whooping Cranes are Passing Through

The spring bird migration is underway and ND Game and Fish officials want you to keep an eye out for Whooping Cranes.  Read the full news release below. — Official News Release, ND Game & Fish — As snow geese continue to make their way through the state, hunters are advised to properly identify their

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Why Is Insulin So Expensive In The U.S.?

It’s one of the most commonly used drugs and it’s been around for a really long time, why in the world is it so expensive? Here are some reasons…

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Minot Legislator Proposes Water Funding

Minot Representative has an amendment in the works that would allow the state to issue bonds in order to pay for upcoming water projects for Minot, Fargo, and Grand Forks. The plan includes $420 million for Minot and is in the process of final revisions. Full story from KX News.

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Builders Pitch Affordable Housing Options for Bozeman

Minot isn’t the only community dealing with a high housing costs, and if we’re paying attention, we may find an idea from around the country that helps solve our problem. In Bozeman, they’re talking about more densely populated neighborhoods and creatively designed homes on smaller lots. Image: Affordable housing designs for possible future Bozeman building from

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Oil Production Tax: Large Trigger ‘Likely’ to Hit

Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helm’s is walking back from his previous opinion that the larger of North Dakota’s oil production lower tax triggers is unlikely to be reached.

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Revised Revenue Forecast: State Budget to Expect Revenue Losses

The Governor’s revised revenue forecast was released last week. Unsurprisingly, it is less optimistic about state revenues than January’s report. Nick Smith of the Bismarck Tribune has the details.

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Pipeline Company Responsible for ND’s Largest Spill in Front of Public Service Commission

Summit Midstream, the company responsible for January’s largest-ever oil development related spill was in front of the Public Service Commission last Wednesday seeking approval for expansion and replacement of existing pipelines. Company  representatives commented on improvements that are being made to their gathering systems.

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Fracking: U.S. Tightens Rules for Chemical Disclosure

New Federal regulations will require oil development companies to disclose the chemicals used in their fracking operations that take place on Federal lands.

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Some Anxiety, But No Slowdown For North Dakota Oil Boom Town

Is the sustained lower oil price leading to the ‘bust’ that’s been so popular in national media headlines? Not according to the folks in Watford City. Kirk Siegler with NPR has the story.

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New Electrode Creates Hydrogen Fuel More Efficiently Than Ever Before

Hydrogen is an exciting fuel source; if an efficient way to produce it is discovered we could largely power the world with water. This article will bring you up to speed on a new technology that’s making improvements in the process.

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Canadian Refiners Set to Buy More U.S. Oil With Wider Discount

Canada is the only country U.S. oil producers can export to without restrictions, and the oil markets are creating incentives for Canadian refiners to import more U.S. oil.

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Amazon to Start Testing Delivery Drones

The FAA has given Amazon permission to conduct outdoor research on the drone delivery system. The fact that UND, the Grand Forks Air Force Base, and the City of Grand Forks are partnering to move this technology forward makes this a local story.

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Charge against Baesler dropped, Read the Full Report

Rob Port at Say Anything Blog has got the full arrest report and investigation notes on State Superintendent of  Public Schools Kristen Baesler arrest. His take, lot’s of bad decisions, nothing near worth prosecuting. Read it all for yourself on Say Anything.

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Gov. Dalrymple Signs Corporate Farming Bill

For the first time in 83 years, non-family owned corporate farmers will be able to operate dairy and swine farms. The bill was signed by Governor Dalrymple Friday. More from WDAZ out of Fargo.

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The Simple, Elegant Algorithm That Makes Google Maps Possible

Have you ever wondered how Google does what they do? Here’s a little background on the algorithm makes their maps engine tick. It’s a bit technical, but there’s enough clarification for the lay-person to appreciate what they’ve accomplished.

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Dakota Square Mall Renovation Starts in April

Dakota Square Mall will be undergoing a significant refresh and renovation. The project will get going in April and be completed by mid-November. Renderings of the completed project are below as well as the full news release. — Official News Release, Dakota Square Mall — Minot, ND – (March 17, 2015) – Today officials with Dakota

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