The Souris River Joint Board’s monthly meeting was yesterday; the work continues on implementing all aspects the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan. Of note, members of the Corp of Engineers were in Minot this past week and they expressed an interest in projects related to ecosystem restoration. In plain English, the message being conveyed
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A story out of Manitoba earlier this week provides a stark reminder about the perils of traveling on the prairie in winter. But perhaps of equal concern is the reason people were on the road in the first place. This news sets the state for Mr. Maxson’s commentary below.
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It’s relevant commentary as the citizens of Minot take up the conversation of choosing the team that will lead the City this June. It turns out there is a roadmap to choosing a management make-up that consistently delivers results, and though the correlation with civic government isn’t perfect, but there are some concepts to worth
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House Bill 1020 is the State Water Commission appropriations bill. It’s a big deal for Minot because it’s the Water Commission that contributes money to flood protection. In other words, if the Water Commission is appropriated money for flood protection, then Minot has a chance at getting some of those dollars. The bill was passed
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North Dakota’s House majority leader, Republican Al Carlson, is advancing a bill that would allow the creation of six state-owned casinos. If it passes the legislature, voters would also be required to approve the plan. The Bismarck Tribune has the story.
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Allegiant Airlines is suspending its flight from Grand Forks to Orlando this April. Though a seasonal suspension is typical, this season is unusual because there are no plans to resume the flights.
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The Associated Press has done the math, and their results show the pipeline may add as much as $110 million to state coffers annually. The AP paints the issue in the light that ND leaders were in favor of the pipeline because of the dollars. Commentary: if that’s the case, is there anything wrong with
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They aren’t formally adopted yet, but the U.S.G.A. and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club have been collaborating on a rules simplification for the game of Golf. The new rule book will have twenty-four rules instead of the previous thirty-six and will do away with many of the arcane and little-known rules.
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Looking to add a bit of variety and spice into your morning routine? If the two eggs over medium on toast isn’t quite cutting it anymore, here are a couple easy alternatives that will help you start your day with a bit of international flavor.
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The data shows that our Scandinavian relatives get the recommended 2.5 hours of exercise per week, and more often than not, the get it outside. Perhaps coincidentally, Scandinavians also rate high on measures of happiness and well-being.
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On the morning of Thursday, Feb. 9, Bismarck recorded a low temperature of 15 below zero, the third day in a row of sub-zero readings. At that time, I don’t think anyone could have predicted North Dakota would have snow geese within its borders just over a week later when the spring light goose conservation
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Elected officials for the City of Winnipeg have taken an unprecedented step in hiring an in-house ethics officer who will operate under the title of ‘integrity commissioner’. The first task of the newly appointed office — writing a new code of conduct including penalties for breach of conduct.
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The second half of the legislative session kicks off today, and the issues are going to get more complicated, but the biggest factor — an updated revenue forecast isn’t due until March 9. Nick Smith with the Bismarck Tribune has the quick look at some of the big issues facing legislators before the wrap up the
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneU.S. News and World Report has released their annual ranking of states, and North Dakota ranks as the fourth best place to live overall. The rankings consider numerous factors including healthcare, education, crime, infrastructure, opportunity, economy, and government. To learn more about the methodology, check out this article. To view the rankings, click here.
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When it comes to doing business, North Dakota Ranks near the top of the list. The financial news website 24/7 Wall St. produces the rankings annual and considers factors like gross domestic product, growth rate, and homeownership expenses as a percentage of income.
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The political rhetoric regarding immigration has reached a fever pitch, and it’s resulted in an uneasiness that’s filtering into our communities. In Grand Forks, they’re working to combat the tension by bringing people together to talk, discuss, and learn. The hope is that a sense of mutual understanding among different ethnic groups and immigrants will
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