Population counts have declined by as much as 90% over the last 20 years and scientists are trying to find the reasons why. Anecdotally, I see fewer monarchs today than I did when I was a kid.
Read & Share sourced from: VoxNDSU’s annual Farm Management Planning Guide for 2015 is now available. The Guide gives producers some starting-point numbers and estimates that are helpful in planning for the 2015 growing season. The complete guide and worksheets are available here. The official news release on the 2015 projections follows below. — Official News Release, NDSU Ag Department —
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A preliminary report on the incident calls the jail’s supervision of the inmate ‘grossly inadequate.’ New staff have been hired and the jail population has been reduced as a result. Full story from KX News.
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Nice work by the Dickinson Press following up on this story from last week… apparently the gang connections between California and Western North Dakota are significant.
Read & Share sourced from: Dickinson PressHere’s the thing… they thought it was locked; it wasn’t. Police discovered human feces and evidence of crack use. The couple has been charged with trespassing. Moral: Two days stuck in a closet crapping your pants… maybe crack is not the best choice.
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The 2015 Legislature will convene on Tuesday, and oil country funding will be a popular topic throughout the session. Get a breakdown of the major issues and the potential impact of dropping oil prices on the session from Mike Nowatzki.
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Say the words ‘Common Core’ and you’ll likely get a response in one way or another. And it looks like the issue will be addressed in the upcoming legislative session.
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A set of oil tanks is burning this morning after catching fire yesterday afternoon. No injuries are reported, the fire will be allowed to burn until all the oil is consumed.
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Oil that arrives Washington and Oregon refineries via ocean tanker is taxed differently than oil that arrives via train. Lawmakers in both states are looking at revising that policy to add more money for managing issues resulting from increased oil-by-train activity.
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Evidence has shown that if we treat our brain like a muscle and give it a daily workout, it will perform better for us. Here’s an app for your phone or tablet that will make it fun and easy.
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Yes, it’s a real thing. Yes, there are real economic principles at work. Yes, you should read it.
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If life gives you winter, maybe you should make do with winter recreation. And that’s exactly what Winnipeg is doing with this creative outdoor recreation idea.
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Gas prices in the Fargo area dropped below $2 per gallon. A quick look at Minot’s prices via Mapquest’s Gas Prices (http://gasprices.mapquest.com/station/us/nd/minot) shows our lowest price holding around $2.40.
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A routine traffic stop led to a major drug bust on I-94. The officer noticed suspicious behavior and ordered a search of the car. The find — 4.5 pounds of heroin worth approximately $2.5 million.
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As the 2015 Legislature advances through the session, North Dakota Game and Fish will be keeping an eye on bills that may touch on outdoor issues. To stay up to date, follow the link here. Check out the video below for an overview on information provided. Tentative hunting season open dates are also included in
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It looks like there will be some softening of oil export restrictions. The result may allow U.S. produced oil to enter the global markets. It’s a small bit of good news for producers during the downward price plunge.
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