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Ward County Planning Commission to take another stab at right-of-way dedication

by: Josh Wolsky | May 20, 2019

Among the most contentious issues before Ward County leadership in past years is the ongoing policy that requires a land dedication as a part of platting land. A few years back, the County Commission failed to advance a proposed change that would have requirement. Since then, the County’s Planning Commission has seen a steady stream

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Xcel Energy plans to end coal use in Upper Midwest by 2030

by: Josh Wolsky | May 20, 2019

One of Minnesota and North Dakota’s biggest energy suppliers is on the record with its plan to go greener. Xcel energy announced it will be ending dependence on coal in the Upper Midwest by the end of the next decade. Get the full story from the Bismarck Tribune.

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Ward County Commission Agenda, Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

by: Josh Wolsky | May 19, 2019

The Ward County Commission will meet Tuesday morning, May 21st at 9:00 a.m. on the second flood of the Ward County Administration building to consider the following agenda. The online copy of the County Commission agenda can be found here. AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF WARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, May 21, 2019 9:00 a.m. –

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Minot City Council Agenda — May 20, 2019

by: Josh Wolsky | May 19, 2019

Minot City Council will meet Monday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Minot’s City Hall to consider the following agenda. All City Council meetings are open to the public and can be viewed via live stream through the City’s Youtube channel or Facebook page. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL 3. PERSONAL APPEARANCES 4.

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Minot woman wins Fargo Marathon, winter training a preparation advantage

by: Josh Wolsky | May 19, 2019

Val Curtis, a Minot mom of two, was greeted by her kids and family as she crossed the finish line of the Fargo Marathon in first Saturday. As a bonus, her time qualifies her for the Olympic Marathon Trials. Jeff Kolpack with the Fargo Forum has the full story on the achievement including the tales

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ND ranchers cheer; U.S. beef gains full access to Japan

by: Josh Wolsky | May 18, 2019

In a move that’s being lauded as removal of non-science-based trade barriers, U.S. beef producers will gain full access to Japanese markets. U.S. beef exports to Japan have been restricted going back more than a decade due to scares of bovine spongiform encephalopathy; those restrictions will be lifted Jenny Schlect with Forum News Service has

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ONEOK accelerating its Bakken growth projects

by: Josh Wolsky | May 18, 2019

Oil prices and and producer confidence have been recovering slowly over the past several years. As a result, we’re again hearing of near-record production rates and seeing plans for investment in the region. Renee Jean with the Williston Herald has the story on one large player’s intentions in the region.

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Congratulations to That German Place!

by: Josh Wolsky | May 17, 2019

For what small businesses bring to our community in the form of new products, flavors, and experiences — I’m not sure we celebrate them enough. And when they newly open, we have all the more reason. To that end, That German Place opened today; congratulations to owners Stephanie and Chad, an thanks for taking the

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Shooting at Ryder bar leaves two dead, public not at risk

by: Josh Wolsky | May 17, 2019

A shooting last night in Ryder has left two men dead. The full news release from the Ward County Sheriff’s Department is below. — Official News Release, Ward County Sheriff’s Department — On Thursday night May 16, 2019 at approximately 10:15 pm, Ward County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a gun shots call at the Ryder

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North Dakota oil flows at near-record levels, flaring up

by: Josh Wolsky | May 16, 2019

North Dakota oil continues to flow. In March, the average was almost 1.4 million barrels per day. But on the downside, flaring was also up as producers used exemptions in order to capture larger oil production. Natural gas capture infrastructure is expected to improve by the end of the year; it’s expected this will trim

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Are the Internet decks stacked against the Minot’s ‘shop local’ message?

by: Josh Wolsky | May 16, 2019

Shop local! It’s the mantra preached, spoken, sung, by community-minded people across the world. It makes sense — dollars that stay have a bigger impact than those that drive away. And there’s plenty of evidence that suggests these small changes in behavior have big impacts on places. But in a global market place where local

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North Dakota Health Council to review proposed cottage food rules

by: Josh Wolsky | May 14, 2019

Should we be able to sell food we make in our own kitchen? Over the past two legislative sessions, passionate supporters successfully pushed back against regulations and won more freedom on this front, but the tug of war between state health officials and food freedom advocates continues. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the

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Senator Hoeven weighs in on trade impacts to North Dakota, efforts for relief

by: Josh Wolsky | May 14, 2019

Trade negotiations between the U.S. and China have big implications for North Dakota farmers. With that in mind, Senator Hoeven issued a statement through a news release yesterday. Read it below. — Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the

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Air Force continues to make big investments at Minot base

by: Josh Wolsky | May 14, 2019

From operational improvements to quality of life investments for active duty personnel and their families, The federal government continues to make big investments into Minot Air Force Base. Eloise Ogden with Minot Daily News has the full story on the long list of what’s new at the base. Correction: Eloise Ogden has been updated as

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Americans say: hold drug companies responsible for opioid crisis

by: Josh Wolsky | May 13, 2019

Some states have filed lawsuits against the drug companies. And according to a poll conducted by NPR, the majority of Americans are ok with holding those same companies accountable. Get the full story from NPR.

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Remains of Minot sailors lost at Pearl Harbor identified

by: Josh Wolsky | May 13, 2019

Calvin Palmer and his brother Wilfred were serving on the USS Oklahoma when it was sunk in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Today, their remains have been positively identified. The Associated Press has the full story.

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