Minot Man Arrested for 5-Car Crash

A Minot man turned himself in after initially fleeing the scene of a five-car accident. He is being charged with multiple offenses.

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State Legislature Takes Up UND Nickname Again

House bill 1155, sponsored by Rep. Scott Louser of Minot would extend the moratorium on choosing a new U.N.D. nickname through 2017.

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Williams County Spill Reached Little Muddy River

Here’s the update: We still don’t know what quantity was spilled, but we do know the contaminate entered the watershed and has been found 19 miles downstream. The company responsible is Summit Midstream.

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Will Dropping Cable Save You Money?

Are you paying for 150 channels but only watch four? Perhaps you’re wondering if your cable television service is really worth it? Here’s a handy tool to help you run the numbers and find out if you can save some money by cutting the chord.

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Driving Safely Around Snowplows

If you’ve ever driven in winter, you’ve encountered a plow. Here’s some advice to help you stay safe on the roads when you have to share it with the snow removal team.

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Rugby Correctional Facility Completes Security Updates

Following a couple inmate escapes, the Heart of America Correctional Facility has updated policies and procedures to improve jail operations.

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Governor Dalrymple Responds to Faultlines ‘Death on the Bakken Shale’

The news feature has been in the local media lately and premiered on Al Jazeera America last night. Prior to broadcast, Governor Dalrymple responded to the producers of the show outlining the issues at hand and the steps North Dakota is taking to improve worker safety. Read Governor Dalrymple’s response here. (Al Jazeera America) Watch the

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A Font to Help People With Dyslexia Read

The font is called Dislexie, and it is a new solution to an an old problem. It’s special because it has subtle differences in characters like ‘p’, ‘d’,and ‘b’ that make them easier to recognize. See for yourself in the video below. If you know how to install fonts on your computer, you can learn more

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Legislation Would Give Students Right to an Attorney

A proposed bill would give students more rights when it comes to discipline within the State’s university system… specifically the right to have an attorney present at hearings as a official legal representative.

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State Aims to Hire Pipeline Inspectors

The State needs more inspectors to keep up with growing infrastructure, and competition in hiring good people means they aren’t going to come cheap.

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Crosby, The National Media and Oil Prices

The latest national media attention comes from this article from Reuters which focuses on the nuances of drilling near Crosby — outside the sweet spot, and the effects of the dropping oil prices.

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Taxpayers spend $140 Billion Funding Science Each Year

But the real story… once the results are in you usually have to pay for them again in order to read them in a journal.

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Video: Hoeven Supports Keystone on Fox News

Senator Hoeven got some prime time media coverage on Fox News Sunday night talking about the Keystone pipeline. Say Anything Blog has the full video and commentary on the appearance.

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Enbridge Volunteers Team Up With Surrey to Build Skating Rink

When North Dakota gives you winter, you might as well make ice, and volunteers from Enbridge came through for the city of Surrey in helping make an outdoor ice rink the newest local attraction.

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Grand Forks Library Board hopes for Music Studio, Citywide Wi-Fi

The Chairman of the Grand Forks Library board is getting progressive with his vision for the services provided by the City’s library.

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Four People Escape After Car Falls Through Ice

This event happened on the Missouri River, but it’s a reminder that every time you drive on the ice you need to be aware and thinking.

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