A theme of today’s news seems to be the fast-moving digital world around us. And the rate it which AI is shaping it is accelerating. Are our local governments and institutions ready for what’s not just on the horizon, but already here? Not if you ask those who are in charge of information technology for
Read & Share sourced from: Route Fifty
The world has been changing pretty fast. It’s only going to get faster. And more and more, our worlds are digital. It invites the question: are the curriculums that educate our kids built from the past or for the future? And is it about more than curriculums to begin with? If you’re curious about how
Read & Share sourced from: EdSurge
Riverton High School in Wyoming has implemented a policy banning cellphone use in classrooms. While initial adjustments were challenging, students and staff report improved focus, learning, and social interactions. Principal Thomas Jassman notes decreased student drama and bullying. Teachers find their jobs easier without phone distractions. The policy shift follows encouragement from Wyoming officials to
Read & Share sourced from: WyoFile
Ellendale, North Dakota, is expecting 20 new rental homes for Applied Digital employees by spring 2025, a project spearheaded by Headwaters Development and supported by North Dakota’s R-WISH program. This initiative aims to bolster rural housing in communities with under 20,000 residents. The Bank of North Dakota, local contractors, and Ellendale’s government contribute through collaborative
Read & Share sourced from: North Dakota Monitor
In 2017, North Dakota legalized E-tab machines (the polite way of saying “Slot Machine”) as part of the state’s broader charitable gaming policies. The rise in revenue has been meteoric; we’re just starting to observe the full consequences. Kyara Brown with KX News takes a deeper look at the industry, breaks down how the revenue
Read & Share sourced from: KX NewsSubscribe to Today in Minot!
It's the free, easy way to stay informed about what's happening in Minot, and it helps support independent local news and journalism.
On Monday, City Council will consider a resolution to officially call a special election for next June. The question: should we change the way we fund the Park District and spend more from sales tax and less from property tax? That’s the simplified version. Kyara Brown with KX News has more details on the proposal
Read & Share sourced from: KX News
The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the roll call and approval of the meeting agenda. Among the
Read & Share
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s office at 857-4752. This meeting will include the roll call, Pledge
Read & Share
The Minot School District is working to sell nearly 70 acres of undeveloped land located within city limits. The land, ranging from 10th to 14th Street Northwest, is being appraised for its infrastructure compliance. Superintendent Dr. Scott Faul highlights interest from developers due to limited urban property availability. Selling the land aims to reduce maintenance
Read & Share sourced from: KX News
For decades, U.S. municipalities have added fluoride to tap water to prevent tooth decay, benefiting millions. However, misinformation about fluoride’s alleged health risks, fueled by figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., threatens its future use. Although local and state governments currently decide on fluoridation, federal actions might change this. Current scientific consensus supports fluoride’s benefits,
Read & Share sourced from: Scientific American
Mammoth bones were first discovered at the site in northwest North Dakota in 1988 during the construction of a garage. The North Dakota Geological Survey and state Historical Society returned to this site in September to confirm that mammoth bones are there. Senior Paleontologist Clint Boyd said the fossil dig near the garage aligns with what
Read & Share sourced from: North Dakota MonitorSubscribe to Today in Minot!
It's the free, easy way to stay informed about what's happening in Minot, and it helps support independent local news and journalism.
People who express gratitude for the people and things in their life at the Thanksgiving table are helping their health and self-confidence, according to a University of Iowa professor who has made the physical benefits of gratitude a subject of her research. Harleah Buck, University of Iowa professor and director of the Barbara and Richard
Read & Share sourced from: Iowa Capital Dispatch
On Friday afternoon, the City of Minot released the report of Yvette Heintzelman of the firm Clark Hill into what’s been happening inside the Minot Police Department. The primary finding of the report is that a hostile work environment was not present, but that leadership has considerable room to improve. A more detailed look at
Read & Share sourced from: Minot Daily News
A group of North Dakota tribal citizens and conservation advocates are calling on President Joe Biden to make roughly 140,000 acres of undeveloped federal land in western North Dakota into a national monument. The proposed Maah Daah Hey National Monument would preserve land recognized as sacred by members of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation
Read & Share sourced from: North Dakota Monitor
The Legislative Management Committee meets Nov. 13, 2024, in the House chamber. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) Three full-time staff will join North Dakota Legislative Council ahead of the 2025 session, with more hiring on the horizon if lawmakers approve the council’s plan for an additional 50 positions by 2029. The three new hires – a
Read & Share sourced from: North Dakota Monitor
The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the roll call and approval of the meeting agenda. The full
Read & Share