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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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Capitol makeover — public entrance set for $2 million remodel

by: Josh Wolsky | May 13, 2019

By the time the next legislative session roles around, we’ll have a new and improved entrance to our Capitol. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story on the makeover planned for the South entrance of Bismarck’s landmark building.

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Coffee fiends, five is the magic number!

by: Josh Wolsky | May 13, 2019

Drink coffee with reckless abandon! Right up until you’ve had five cups, anyway. So sayeth that latest health study on the benefits of coffee. Read more on the results and why its prudent to stop before six from Bill Murphy Jr. writing for Inc.

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Work to start next spring on $1B water pipeline for Red River Valley

by: Josh Wolsky | May 13, 2019

The legal fight over NAWS — and its eminent conclusion — are paving the way for another Missouri River water supply project with cross-border implications. The Red River Water Supply Project got $30 million from the legislature. When completed, it will move water from the Missouri River to the Sheyenne River and is designed to

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Saudi Arabia says oil tankers hit off UAE coast, Iran calls for probe

by: Josh Wolsky | May 13, 2019

We know North Dakota has changed when news of an oil tanker conflict in the Mid-East can be characterized as a local topic. But that’s the world we live in. Reuters has the full story on the incident. It matters in North Dakota because political stability half a world away leads to price stability in

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Grand Forks City Council revives alcohol discussion

by: Josh Wolsky | May 12, 2019

How cities manage and regulate alcohol is a moving target; there’s no write answer — only what’s right for a place at that time based on the challenges they’re experiencing. As an example, Bismarck’s contemplating a license adjustment that would let more businesses into the game based on changing population. In Grand Forks, some Council

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Farmers, watch your barns, especially if they’re old

by: Josh Wolsky | May 12, 2019

When it comes to home styles, rustic chic is in, and that means old, weathered barn wood is in high demand. And no part of the country is being spared the scourge of thieves with an eye for farmhouse sinks. Quartz has all the details on a trend our grand parents wouldn’t believe.

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North Dakota 18th in the world in oil production

by: Josh Wolsky | May 12, 2019

At 1.4 million barrels per day, North Dakota’s oil production makes it the 18th biggest producer in word today — if we were a country. By 2030, that number is expected to grow to more than 2 million barrels per day. Patrick Springer with InForum has the full story on North Dakota’s macro trends and

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North Dakota students lead nation in AP exam pass rate increase

by: Josh Wolsky | May 12, 2019

Over the past few years and since the legislature made an investment in supporting advanced placement instruction in high schools, North Dakota students have made fast advances on their AP test performance. Get the full good news education story from InForum.

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Western North Dakota most likely home for plastics plant

by: Josh Wolsky | May 12, 2019

One byproduct of North Dakota’s growing oil production is gas. That same gas is an input in plastics manufacturing. And according to the report linked below from The Williston Herald, the plastics industry is starting to explore the opportunities associated with locating in Western North Dakota.

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North Dakota claims dubious position in rankings of juvenile drug arrests

by: Josh Wolsky | May 12, 2019

In a ranking of juvenile drug arrests, North Dakota had the 3rd highest total of 27 violations per 10,000 kids. Only South Dakota and Wyoming ranked worse. April Baumgarten with Inforum has the full story.

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Minot Police make arrest in homicide

by: Josh Wolsky | May 12, 2019

The Minot Police Department made an arrest in the homicide of 55-year-old Mark Vickerman. Mr. Vickerman was discovered deceased at an NW Minot residence on Friday afternoon. The news release on the arrest is below. — Official News Release, Minot Police Department — 28-year-old Christopher Vickerman of Minot has been arrested and charged with Class

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Court Orders EPA to Address Landfill Emissions

by: Josh Wolsky | May 11, 2019

Minot’s had no shortage of landfill news over the past few years. Most recently, plans where advanced for a 20-25 year expansion on property adjacent to our existing site. And part of the challenge for communities with landfills are the extraordinary environmental protections that govern management and operation of these sites. If a California court

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Philip Morris suspends social media campaign after Reuters exposes young ‘influencers’

by: Josh Wolsky | May 11, 2019

Have you noticed more young people vaping? Statistics and anecdotal experience suggest it’s on the rise. And while not smoking, it’s certainly a step towards nicotine addiction. If that’s concerning, read this story on Phillip Morris’s recently exposed practice of using influence peddlers on social media to glamorize their products.

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