It’s an ongoing issue for municipalities… getting what you pay for, and in a timely manner. In Minot, we’re dealing with our own issues with a contractor who wasn’t up to the contract they signed.
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During the last election, Odney Advertising submitted a public information request seeking the release of names, addresses, phone numbers, and email for the state’s 48,000 higher ed students; the information was used for political purpose. A proposed bill would remove much of this info from public records requests.
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This is not a new case, the fight and retaliation took place during the summer of 2013, but the extent to which organized gangs participated in the events is coming to light in the pre-trial hearings for the defendants.
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The bill is being introduced by the State Parks and Recreation Department and would raise the price of an annual fee by 40%. If passed, it would be the first fee increase in a 10 years. http://www.thedickinsonpress.com
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It seems that if you live in North Korea, you’re probably having trouble connecting to the Internet right now. I wonder what that could be about…
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Global warming or global cooling, overblown media hype or apocalyptic future… whatever your take on the global climate change issue is, you can’t deny the fact that over the past 150 years or so our species has been adding things to the natural environment that weren’t previously there. One of the results of those emissions is
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It’s a story The Minot Voice will be looking into locally, but when an adjoining neighbor has a problem with an invasive species, it’s something we all need to know about.
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The quote from Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi, “The best thing for everybody is to let the most efficient producers produce.” As the world’s largest oil exporter, Saudi Arabia’s actions are a significant contributor to global oil prices.
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This is exciting stuff, and if you’ve got 5 minutes you’ll get a first-hand look at cutting edge technology being applied to improving lives and a very tangible way.
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I’ve been sharing most of the articles about the Grand Forks side of the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) story, but this is the first coverage I’ve seen on the industries impact on North Dakota’s bread and butter… agriculture.
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A dispute between a landowner and three oil companies over the reclamation and remediation process surrounding salt water injection wells has forced the State into the awkward position of being both adjudicator and defendant in the same case.
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In the oil patch, it used to be… show up and you’re hired, but the prospects for job-seekers are becoming a bit more competitive as employment supply catches up the job market demand.
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Apologies for the editorialized headline, it was impossible to resist. That said, if there’s one activity North Dakota seems perfectly suited to, it’s this. Plus, anecdotally, there’s evidence to suggest there are some real health benefits.
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In response to a number of recent fatal accidents in the oil patch, the Department of Transportation will act quickly to add interim traffic lights in several locations on both U.S. Highway 85 and state Highway 23. Get details from the Dickinson Press.
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At an estimated cost of $850,000 against an annual savings of ~$18,000, the economics of the plan look shaky, but the fact that this concept is even being considered represents a subtle shift towards more environmentally conscious thinking and planning.
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If you’re new to the area, lefse is one of those things you need to seek out and try… not because it’s the most amazing food you’ll ever eat, but simply because it is who we are. You can’t know North Dakota unless you try lefse.
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