When it comes to the recently released independent investigator’s report on the situation inside the Minot Police Department, we shouldn’t lose sight of the forest for the trees. On the one hand, we have the people who do the work of the City. Our employees. The trees. On the other hand, we have the City
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The independent investigator’s report into the work environment at Minot’s Police Department has been out for a couple weeks now. Explicitly, there is no finding of a hostile work environment. Specifically, the report states: “A hostile work environment means conduct that is unwelcome or offensive in the workplace which causes one or more employees to
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In today’s fast-paced world, the news seems to echo our deepest fears, and it’s no surprise that many have chosen to step back. Yet, how do you keep informed without losing your sanity? If worrying headlines and political antics leave you feeling edgy, it’s crucial to find balance. Here are some strategies to manage news
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Let’s start with a quick quiz. Name a food that has been recalled in recent months. Here’s your bonus question: what was the potential issue with the food? You probably thought of more than one food that has been recalled due to a potential or actual safety threat to the public. Recalls are specific to
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My self-imposed label is that of an optimistic skeptic. Skepticism of norms, with a touch of imagination here and there, are the cornerstones of progress in the world as we know it. Based on where this nation appears to be heading, the jury is still out on where skepticism ends and contempt begins. As a
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Big Beef has a history of breaking the law if it means making more money for its shareholders and company executives. When just four companies — National Beef Packing Company, Cargill, JBS, and Tyson — collectively control 80% of the U.S.beef market, it’s relatively easy to collude and manipulate prices. And should Big Beef get
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On September 27, 2024, the Minot City Council allotted $50,000 to Clark Hill (a multinational law firm), to conduct an external investigation into the Minot Police Department, specifically the leadership (not just Chief Klug). The report finds there was no information to support the existence of: a hostile work environment, inconsistent discipline, police staff lacking
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As you run your gratitude list today, here’s one item to add. Today, add a little extra thanks for our police officers and the Minot Police Department. If you’re out of the loop, the Minot Police Department is in the middle of a difficult moment. The department’s dirty laundry has been aired publicly as result
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**I remember the first time I heard the word “rationalize” in the context of municipal infrastructure.** I was reading the Winnipeg Recreation Strategy, a framework that lays out a 25-year plan for pools, arenas, community centers, etc. within my city. As I was scanning the document, I kept coming across this word. It popped up
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“… when a job went wrong, you went back to the beginning. And this is where we got the job. So it’s the beginning, and I’m staying till Vizzini comes.” It’s a less-famous line by the character Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride, but perhaps one more fitting for our current moment in the American
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One of my favorite quotes is from 1966 when longtime California state senator Dick Tuck was defeated. His comment to the media was, “The people have spoken, the bastards.” At my age, having been on both losing political teams and winning political teams, I prefer a more gracious approach. On a more cynical note, however,
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A debate topic we may or may not hear much about this year is that of the budget deficit. Common sense should tell us that a reasonable amount of debt is not only acceptable but arguably good business. Too much debt, however, is a destructive path. What ever happened to the politicians who used to
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I’m not a professional angler. When it comes to tips and tactics on how to land a lunker walleye or fill a stringer in short order, I’ve got more questions than answers. In the not so recent past I casually refered to myself as the human cold front because of a perceived lack of fishing
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Despite all the gloom and doom of a seemingly endless political campaign, the USA is doing better economically than any place in the world. China is not factored as a comparable due to its lack of freedom. Russia has an economy equivalent to Illinois. Yet, we whine and demonize each other. Our economic engine has
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Upon digestion of the North Dakota primary elections, a few things have surfaced. For all practical purposes, it is arguable that Lt. Governor Tammy Miller has been the acting Governor of North Dakota for about one year while Governor Burgum has been traveling the country running for President, Vice President, a cabinet position, or whatever.
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In a speech at Norway House, The Norwegian American’s Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall emphasized the vital role of a free press in a democratic society. She highlighted the challenges faced by newspapers in the digital age and emphasized the importance of quality journalism over free, unverified information on social media. Reinhall also discussed the need
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