Cord Cutting: HBO Streaming Service to Looking a April Launch

Though a HBO has yet to confirm the details, International Business Times is reporting the company’s new streaming only service will be called ‘HBO Now’ and will cost $15 per month.

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Google Could Start Shuttling People in Self Driving Cars This Year

News: Google may let the public start using their self-driving cars in small trials as early this year. Commentary: This technology is closer than you realize. Know someone who makes a living as a driver? Tell them they should start game-planning their next career.

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Mayor Barney and City Manager in Washington to Meet ND Congressional Leaders

Minot’s leadership is in Washington today to meet with Senator’s Hoeven, Heitkamp, and Representative Cramer. The goal of the meetings, bring our elected officials up to speed on the needs of Minot regarding flood protection and status of our application for HUD dollars.

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Legislature: Spending Bills Will Wait for Revenue Forecasts

We’re a couple weeks away from the latest revenue forecasts that account for the changes in the recently volatile oil markets. Those forecasts will play a big role in the final budget for the 2015-2017 biennium.

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New UND Nickname Committee Announced

The UND nickname committee has been announced. Get the details on the people who will have the most influence in the naming process from the Grand Forks Herald. The expected time frame for choosing a new nickname is 18-24 months.

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Latest: Pentagon’s $55 Billion Mystery Bomber

An addition to nations bomber fleet is in the works, and though the secret airplane is not projected to enter service until well into the next decade, this is a Minot story.

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Pipeline Company Didn’t Use Remote Sensors Before Blacktail Creek Spill

From the article, “The investigation into the spill is still ongoing, but Helms estimates the pipeline was leaking for more than 12 days before the rupture was discovered Jan. 6.”

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Lab chemists play large role in Dakota Prairie Refining

The science behind the refining process is the key to success at one of North Dakota’s newest refineries, and it’s the job of scientists to help the facility meet the high industry standards. Get the details in this informative piece from the Dickinson Press.

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Routine Traffic Stop Yields 136 Pounds of Pot

— Official News Release, ND Highway Patrol — BISMARCK, N.D. – On Sunday at approximately 1:00 p.m., a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper stopped a Hyandai Elantra, bearing Idaho license plates, east of Steele on I-94 for a traffic violation. While speaking to the occupants, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity. A search was

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Leadership Says: The Proposed Weapons Ordinance

In case you missed it in 0ther media outlets, Minot’s City Council voted on a proposed ordinance that would have made using BB guns and bow and arrow illegal within the City of Minot. There was much discussion on the topic at Monday’s regular meeting, but in the end the City Council voted down the

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Missouri River an Underutilized Resource

Water is a valuable resource, and state and county water officials want to create a long-term water usage plan that protects the resources and our state’s water interests.

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Grand Forks could be first in North Dakota to regulate drink specials

Grand Forks is considering alcohol reform that would eliminate extreme drink specials.  Specifically, unlimited drinks for a fixed price or no cost, three-for-one drink specials and games or contests that focus on alcohol consumption, would be banned.

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Souris River Water Quality Improves

Consistent water flow the past several years and a big flush in 2011 have improved the quality of water in the Souris River.

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WATCH: This 3D-printed Arm Costs Just $300

See a  kid using a 3D-printed arm in action. Then get excited about the fact that this arm costs about 1% of what current comparable products cost.

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Proposed: Amended City Ordinance to Redefine ‘Weapon’

It’s illegal to discharge a weapon within the City of Minot, and a proposed ordinance will amend existing law to clarify the definition of ‘weapon’. Included in the new definition: bows and arrows and BB guns and Airsoft BB guns. Some question remains as to whether paintball guns also fit under the new definitions. The

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