There is obviously a significant portion of the American electorate wishing to stick their fingers in the eye of “the establishment”. If one looks back through history, establishments come and go. Where is the Federalist party now? Where is the Whig party now? In the fifties in North Dakota, the state Democratic party and the
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I’ll explain why North Dakota’s property taxes are unnecessarily high, and how we can resolve this travesty. The federal government conditioned North Dakota statehood on the legislature providing a uniform system of free public schools. (Article VIII, Section 2). This is not an unfunded mandate. The federal government gave North Dakota, in trust, section 16
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When economics and politics mix, the outcome is compromise. But Mr. Andrist would like to see a little more acknowledgment from one party on the importance of the forces move the markets.
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A candidate for Governor has some strong opinions on the state of our state. The sentiment is we’re too dependent on agriculture and oil and gas, and one of our top priorities should be diversifying our economy so we’re less susceptible to cyclical market forces.
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As a young journalist for the Grand Forks Herald, Anna Burleson has reached the conclusion that her job not only matters, it makes your life easier too. And in order to do it well, she has to occasionally rub some people the wrong way.
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Recent movies selling the glamourous life of backpacking have given rise to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts. And they’re entering the woods with more knowledge and trail savvy than ever before. The Superior Hiking Trail is a day away; begin with this article.
Read & Share sourced from: Star TribuneWe may be American’s, we may be Canadians, but more and more we are all a part of a global community. In the video below, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shares his thoughts on the value and manner in which he thinks of diversity. It is intelligent commentary and worth the watch. // Justin Trudeau
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Astro Teller, the guy who runs Google X (the arm of the company responsible taking big risks on seemingly crazy ideas like providing Internet to rural areas with hot air balloons) is an interesting interview. It’s worth a read or listen.
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We’ve watched over the past 10 plus years as abuses and cover ups have come to light. It’s a disturbing part of the Catholic churches recent past, and the story is not yet full told. This story from the Fargo Forum takes on the delicate subject.
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Last fall I published an idea for Minot developed by the team at Ackerman Estvold; it was an engineering solution to open up the river and restore active water flow to the long-abandoned dead loops. The plan also called for the removal of the cofferdams, the permanent structures that cross the river channel and create
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The political rhetoric on immigration coming from Republican front runners paints the issue in black and white terms. But a closer look at the feelings of a few smalltown Republican faithfuls in Iowa reveals a more nuanced appreciation of the issue.
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With all the dire news on the price of oil, there are still many who are bullish on the future of North Dakota oil. So much so, one company is moving forward with pipeline investment that will cost more than $3 billion.
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It would be tempting to write about more compelling current issues such as Donald Trump’s hair, Bernie Sanders’s hair, Marco Rubio’s high heeled shoes, Chris Christie’s weight, why Jeb isn’t using his last name, why Ted Cruz still puts greasy kid stuff in his hair, or why Hillary didn’t divorce Bill. Instead, allow me to
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Let me start by saying I love my home state and country. I grew up in Minot, but I have been living and working in Vancouver, Canada since 2004. I noticed something happened when I started living abroad and listening to foreign news sources. They are more likely to report the news by telling what
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When it comes to happiness, the right to pursue it doesn’t mean we’re good a getting it. The thing is, happiness is akin to the addict’s dragon — always just out of reach. The easier path is to forget it and nurture the relationships around you.
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It’s the sadists of the world who’ve ruined commenting and discussion on the Internet for everyone. It turns out there’s science behind the phenomenon of ‘trolling’, and with knowledge comes power and a trick to defeat these deflating egoists. Watch the video below for the full explanation, and grab the two most important takeaways below.
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