The election results aren’t technically official yet, but Ward County’s request to take out a bigger loan against the previously approved half-cent sales tax was approved by a wide margin Tuesday. Here are the unofficial tallies: YES: 3,105 votes | ~82% NO: 703 votes | ~18% The expansion project is expected to get underway this
Read & ShareJeff Wise spent a lot of time on TV last spring talking about the missing flight. After the story went away, he spent more time and dollars investigating. If you like international intrigue, Tom Clancy novels and long swims in the pool of conspiracy, read this now.
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High oil prices and abundant supply led to a decade of job and income security for many Norwegians, but the dip in the market is changing things a bit.
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When nature gives you winter for five months a year, it’s better to go ahead and embrace it. With that in mind, Edmonton’s Freezeway — an 11km outdoor commute by skate concept — is moving towards the fast-track lane.
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Governor Dalrymple made it official this afternoon. The surge funding for the oil-impacted west is on the way, construction projects will be able to get underway this spring. The bill includes $32 million for Minot. The full news release from the Governor’s office is below. — Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple
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The full news release is included below. The important points: 27,000 North Dakotans were affected, and if you’re one of those people, you’ll get a letter from Anthem. — Official News Release, ND Insurance Commissioner — BISMARCK, N.D.—Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm announced he was informed by Anthem Inc. (Anthem) that over 27,000 North Dakotans were directly impacted by
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Two are running for Mayor. Six are running for one open City Commission seat. Here in Minot, we’ll keep you up to date on this engaging, issue-focused campaign for civic leadership seats.
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As opposed to the U.S.’s federal flood insurance, this is a private company stepping into the game. Flood prone residents near Winnipeg are skeptical they’ll qualify, but it’s an encouraging trend in the world of flood insurance none the less.
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The guy is a sexual offender who skipped out between conviction and sentencing. He was caught in Arizona and is now facing additional charges. Details from KX News.
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Some strong language in an EPA report on North Dakota’s handling of pesticide inspections has Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring a bit bewildered. Full story from WDAZ.
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In yet another sign of regional growth, the Moorhead school board approved a $190 million facilities investment plan. The board is crafting plans for a $78 million bond vote this coming November that would allow them to start the first part of the plan.
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Take our word for it, ‘Giant’ means it’s really, really big. And it was recently on the move thanks to more than 700 tires. KX News has the story and video.
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In 1893 Laura Eisenhuth was elected North Dakota’s Superintendent of Public Instruction; she was the first woman to hold statewide office in the United States. Learn more about women in North Dakota politics in a new book by Susan Wefald.
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One problem with public education is the system requires teaching a lot of kids with different learning aptitudes. If your kid is on the front of the curve, here are some tips help keep them engaged in their education.
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The technology is more or less ready, the questions about how and when to use it — they have yet to be answered. Get your facial identification technology primer from Quartz.
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We all know that with prosperity come problems that we weren’t expecting, and increased drug use — especially on the Fort Berthold Reservation — is one of them. Cindy Carcamo reporting for the L.A. Times goes in depth to provide a personal perspective on the problem.
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