History has a way of opening our eyes to truths we thought we understood. At Rugby’s Heart of America Library, a traveling Holocaust exhibit offers a profound look into how Americans perceived World War II—and the lessons we’re still learning. From survivor stories to the Pearl Harbor attack, the panels invite reflection on a world
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Uncertain demand and extra supply is likely to dominate the energy markets in the near future; that means lower prices are likely. In 2024, the benchmark Brent crude averaged $81 per barrel, but it’s forecasted to dip to $74 in 2025 and $66 by 2026. This price slide is largely due to an increase in
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Bill Gates recently found himself across the table from Donald Trump, engaging not in politics, but in a conversation about global health. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Gates shared that he was “impressed” by Trump’s interest in these critical issues. It’s not every day you hear a tech tycoon commend a former
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Russia’s campaign against dissent takes another grim turn. Three former lawyers of Alexei Navalny, the late opposition leader, have been sentenced to prison on “extremism” charges for their connection to his Anti-Corruption Foundation. This move, following Navalny’s mysterious death in 2024, signals an intensifying crackdown on critics of the Kremlin and its war in Ukraine.
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Starting this year, Sweden has taken a firm stand against a common household item: highly corrosive liquid drain cleaners. The Swedish Chemicals Agency emphasizes that these liquids pose significant health and environmental risks. What does this have to do with life in Minot? Absolutely nothing. Other than it forces us to think about all the
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In a world where AI intersects with everyday academia, Haishan Yang, a health economics Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota, now finds himself at the heart of a controversy. Accused of using AI like ChatGPT on an exam, he faces expulsion and is taking his grievance to court, challenging the accusations and the methods
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If you’re in Grand Forks in the next few months, an art exhibit you can’t miss awaits at the North Dakota Museum of Art. “Women at War” features the poignant works of 12 Ukrainian women artists, capturing the intersection of art and conflict through various media. Critically acclaimed, this exhibit offers a unique, gendered perspective
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Tensions are bubbling beneath the surface in the Baltic Sea—quite literally. NATO is dispatching up to 10 vessels to patrol the area until April after a series of mysterious cable cuts. While Finland and Estonia lead this maritime vigil, eyes are particularly on Russia’s shadow fleet, suspected of sabotage. The stakes are high, with vital
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The U.S. is not the only country going through a government efficiency effort, but in Iceland, they’re taking a different approach. In an unusual twist on crowd-sourcing, Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir has turned to the public for cost-cutting suggestions, sparking a wave of proposals ranging from the practical to the inventive. Within just hours, citizens
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In the cozy corners of Minnesota and North Dakota, a simple phrase quietly weaves through everyday life: “uff da.” It’s an utterance that feels like home, wrapping itself around moments of surprise or mild disappointment. For many with Scandinavian roots in the American Midwest, it’s more than just two syllables strung together; it’s a touch
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Across the globe, in places that are not North Dakota, farmers are making a surprising choice: they’re abandoning millions of acres once lush with crops and livestock. It’s part of a pattern of migration away from the rural, and it’s leaving a mark on the landscape that has ecologists talking: is it a loss of
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Ukraine’s agricultural sector has triumphed against the odds, contributing a remarkable $24.5 billion to its economy in 2024. After years of disruption due to Russia’s invasion, these exports are back on track, approaching the peak levels seen in 2021. Sunflower oil and corn spearhead this resurgence, driving significant growth alongside key exports like wheat and
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When the Taliban fell in 2001, Afghan women saw a doorway open—one leading to education and new opportunities. This change wasn’t just personal; it was national. It was real, measurable economic gains. The results were clear: each extra year of schooling for women increased their earnings by 13%. But now, with the Taliban’s return and
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The Universe might not be expanding under the spell of a mysterious “dark energy” after all. Instead, the answer could lie in time itself—bubbles of space where clocks tick differently. New research suggests these variations in time, shaped by gravity’s uneven pull, might explain why distant galaxies seem to flee faster than expected. By analyzing
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Australia has taken a bold step, banning social media for kids under 16, and now Sweden is watching closely. The Swedish government is considering a similar move but warns it might not be so straightforward. Jannike Tillå from the Swedish Internet Foundation raises an important point: defining social media proves tricky, and a ban might
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Editor’s Note: If you have news fatigue, the circumstances of the world and Ukraine are no doubt contributing to it. The urge to “tune out” is tempting; it also comes with a price. Our ammunition against an uncertain future is knowing; it is being well informed. So when the moment comes that you’re asked to
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