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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The process by which North Dakota citizens and organizations bring issues to the ballot for consideration is going up for a review. The initiated measure process of petition carrying and signature gathering that allows a form of direct citizen legislation has been criticized in recent years. One of the arguments against, issues like the recently [...]

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NewsState sees lots of interest in business side of medical marijuana industry

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The response could be described as a lot of interest. Earlier in July, the ND Department of Health asked for a letter of intent for parties interested in participating in the business side of the state’s medical marijuana industry. That request drew letters from 97 different parties. The formal application process is expected to open [...]

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NewsRegina to Estevan Passing lanes draw criticism from committees

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Our Canadian neighbors have been discussing a dramatic improvement to the road that connects Estevan to Regina. In Canada, the improvement is call twinning, here in the states, we’d call it four-laning. Whatever the language, and improvement to the road would solidify Minot’s position on an important trade corridor. But it seems the Canadians are [...]

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CommentaryIt’s Time to Raise the Gas Tax

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WIth roads and bridges in need of repair, Rob Port with the Say Anything Blog becomes an unlikely proponent of an increase in the state’s gas tax. Read his arguments here. [...]

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NewsFires are torching Montana, and the money is running out

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As the rain thankfully falls, there will be a small reprieve from the fire concerns. But single storm won’t right the rain deficit, and the fire threat is likely to remain through the fall. In Montana, where they’ve been fighting fires all summer, the resources are dwindling. Matt Volz with the Associated Press has the [...]

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NewsWhite House commission recommends president declare a national emergency over the deadly opioid epidemic

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The opioid epidemic that’s been discussed so heavily here in Minot is not just a local problem, it extends far beyond North Dakota’s borders. And a White House Commission on the opioid epidemic is now recommending the President declare a national emergency with regards to the issue. Locally, the Mayor’s committee on addiction will meet [...]

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NewsSurvey suggests more growth ahead for Midwest economy

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A Creighton University economic indicator survey suggests the Midwest economy may be turning a corner. The Bismarck Tribune has the story. [...]

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NewsHow, and why, some farmers are bringing livestock back to the prairie

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The way people are eating and sourcing their food is changing, and as a result, so are the farms that produce that food. More and more, consumers are attuned to concepts like animal welfare and locally sourcing. That means there’s a growing market for the farms of our grandfathers — the smaller operations with a [...]

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NewsIn Crookston, Housing and economic development organizations combine

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The challenges and methods for dealing with those challenges of cities across the region is strikingly similar. Job creation and economic growth are challenges that nearly every smaller community deals with, and in Crookston, MN, they’ve been managing those efforts from two different organizations. But a lack of resources and overlapping missions forced them into [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota passes 400 percent fine increase for littering

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The police and highway patrol have been empowered to get serious about littering. Starting August 1, the fine for throwing out that cigarette will be something you notice if you get caught; it’s going from $100 to $500. The Grand Forks Herald has more on the story. [...]

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NewsFire crews battle to halt spread of Montana blaze, largest in the U.S.

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The largest wildfire in the country is burning not far west of Minot. The Lodgepole Complex fire is burning in East-Central Montana and has thus far swallowed up more than 270,000 acres. Cooler, more humid weather that past few days has allowed fire fighters to gain ground with containment approaching 40% as of yesterday. The [...]

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NewsWestern wheat crop down by a third or more

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The yields are starting to come in, and it’s what would be expected in a drought year. Numbers vary widely across the state, but in the areas with less rain, the yields per acre are down from the averages of the recent good years. The Bismarck Tribune has the story on the early data. Hopefully, [...]

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NewsWilliston takes pro-business position on new business models

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What does a city do when a new business concept presents challenges because they don’t fit nicely inside current laws and regulations? In Williston the direction of City Commissioners is to go slowly and carefully, but make sure the message sent is that Williston is open to new business concepts. Beverage kiosks (the article doesn’t [...]

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NewsThere’s evidence, E-cigarettes do help people quit smoking

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The evidence is significant; it’s pulled from a study that included 160,000 people over 15 years. And what it points to is important, e-cigarettes help people quit smoking. [...]

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NewsCommunity Facility Funds Split Seven Ways

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Minot’s Community Development committee met today to discuss how to award $4.8 million in sales tax dollars allocated to community facilities. That recommendation will now be advanced to Minot’s full City Council. The City of Minot’s news release on the meeting and awarded projects follows below. — Official News Release, City of Minot — The [...]

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NewsWhy craft markets are proliferating at Twin Cities breweries and taprooms

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How do we create a self-sustaining diversified economy? It’s question we’ve been looking to solve here in Minot for generations. Here on The Minot Voice, I’ve argued that breweries are a part of the solution. If we brew beer locally and drink it, we’ll be keeping our dollars in our towns and creating something unique [...]

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