Bill Restricting Beekeeping?

The details of the bill and some personal commentary are available from Matt Evans writing at Say Anything Blog, but the gist is this — no beekeeping within two miles of a residential facility, operating school, or daycare facility.

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Governor Dalrymple Signs Civics Bill

It’s official, the bill requiring high school students to pass a civics exam similar to one required to become a naturalized citizen prior to graduating is now law.

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ND Dept. of Health Addresses Measles Outbreaks (None So Far in ND)

There’s been a lot of news surrounding Measles outbreaks around the country, and in response the ND Department of Health issued a news release on the issue and the importance of getting your kids vaccinated. — Official News Release, ND Department of Health — The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is reminding North Dakotans

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Funding for Rural Flood Program Discussed in Senate Committee

Funding for one of the likely first steps in the Souris Valley flood protection plan, the StARR program, was the topic in a Senate Committee meeting Thursday. Senator David O’Connell proposed raising the funding level by $11 million to $121 million total. Full details from KX News.

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Oil Patch Surge Funding Passes in Senate

The oil-patch spending bill has grown to more than $1.1 billion, yet it sailed through the Senate nearly unopposed, passing 44-2. The bill is designed fast-track funding for the oil-impacted western part of the state so projects can get underway first thing this spring.

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WATCH: Citizen-Funded Solar Sail Will Fly in May

A small spacecraft powered entirely by the sun and funded by people like you and me will take flight in May. Get the details and a video animation that shows the design concept from Science Alert.    

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Hjelmstad Appointed Chairman of ND Board of Higher Education

Minot’s Terry Hjelmstad has been appointed Chairman of the State Board of Higher Education. Anna Burleson of the Grand Forks Herald has the details as well as updates on other issues before the board.

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Revised Forecast Predicts $4 billion Drop in N.D. Oil and Gas Tax Revenue

Legislators will be working off a newly revised revenue forecast as they plan the budget for the next biennium. Lower oil prices and a lower tax rate for oil producers (as a result of the lower prices) will result in $4 billion less in revenue.  

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Minot Park District Moves Forward on the ‘MARC’, Proposes New Funding Method for District

The Minot Park District and Park Board held a public forum at the Municipal Auditorium this afternoon to present and discuss recommendations on a possible Minot rec center. The proposed facility is the result of months of work by IBIS Enterprises, the consulting group that was hired to survey Minot’s stakeholder organizations and develop the

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The Not-So-Crazy Plan to Build an Ice-Skating Highway Through Edmonton

When you’re forced to live with 6 months of winter, maybe you should learn to skate. And if you live in Edmonton, your morning commute could also be your exercise and daily skate — if this innovative idea comes to pass.

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Crosby Teacher Turns the Table on Student Learning

A Crosby teacher has found a way to take a break, but keep the students learning.  He put the kids in charge of teaching the lesson, and the results are encouraging.

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‘Welcome to Leith’ Packing Theaters at Sundance

The story of Leith and the attempted takeover by a white supremacist has gone to the big screen, and the documentary movie, “Welcome to Leith, Know Your Neighbors,”, is drawing strong reviews and packing theaters at the Sundance Film Festival.

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Long-term Flood Protection Likely to Start in Rural Areas

Part II of Jim Olson’s look at the state of long-term flood protection in the Souris Valley continues with this feature on one of the likely first steps — protecting many of the rural residents and properties. Of course, everything depends on funding.

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Bill to Encourage Use of Natural Gas Vehicles

The bill would provide financial incentives to retail locations that install natural gas filling equipment and grants to consumers who purchase or convert vehicles to run on natural gas. Full details from Bakken.com.

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

Congressman Cramer issued a news release on House of Representative action against human trafficking. In total, twelve bills were passed which address the issue in whole and reach into areas such as law enforcement, victim support, foster care, awareness training, and welfare. The legislation passed by the U.S. House today will complement work currently underway in

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New Nickname Plan on its Way to UND President | Grand Forks Herald

It’s not a new nickname yet, but it’s the plan that will lead to one, and the UND President will hear about it Friday.    

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