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NewsSenator Hoeven Provides Keynote at State Student Council

With over 1,400 future leaders mingling and forging connections, North Dakota State Student Council Convention was a playground for budding politicians and business minds. Senator John Hoeven was there, reminding students that their voices truly matter. His advice? Leadership isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about the empathy, too. [...]

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CommentaryStay informed, not overwhelmed

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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CommentaryPrairie Fare: Why have we heard so much about food recalls?

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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CurioToday in Minot | Dec 9, 2024

Today is Monday, December 9th. The sun will rise on the 79th day of fall, and the 344th day of the year at 8:24 AM. We will see 8 hours 26 minutes of daylight before it sets at 4:50 PM. See What's Happening Today in Minot! #SupportLocalMedia #SavorMinot [...]

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CurioOn This Day | December 9

On this day the French followed our lead and put the church and state in different places, a spy's chickens came home to roost, and Charlie Brown had a holiday party on T.V. In Minot, our local newspaper was growing, we were cracking down on slot machines, and we were bringing back "old-fashioned" spelling bees. [...]

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CurioOn This Day | How About a Spelling Bee?

Arrangements have been completed for a series of old-fashioned spelling bees, to be inaugurated in the direct schools all over the state under he auspices of the department of education and it is proposed [...]

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CurioOn This Day | A Growing Newspaper Business

The press will permit us to print a much larger paper and the increase in circulation made it necessary for us to go to this additional expenditure in equipment. The press is a No. [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Correcting a Mistake

Mr. Tracy is to be congratulated upon using his good judgment in coming back to our state, and in acknowledging his error. [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Before Rinos

We'd like to know the difference between an Insurgent and a Stalwart Republican as applied to North Dakota politics. It is will known fact that the average politician would not hesitate in climbing on [...]

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CurioOn This Day | A Gambling Crack Down

At the order of President LeSeur, all slot machines of whatsoever nature were ordered out of all places of business Tuesday afternoon. [...]

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NewsReport says proposed dairy operation will impact groundwater near Abercrombie

In Abercrombie, North Dakota, a new dairy operation is stirring up concern. A study warns that Riverview Farms’ massive 12,500-head project could jeopardize local water sources, sitting close to both the Wild Rice and Red Rivers. Hydrologist David Erickson highlights risks of contamination and odor nuisances from manure management, sounding an alarm for the community. [...]

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NewsHow North Dakota is spending federal infrastructure dollars

Historic federal investments are underway to overhaul and modernize our country’s infrastructure. But where is this funding going? Let’s take a closer look at North Dakota’s share and the broader impact across the nation. Get the full story from Stacker, published via KX News. [...]

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CurioVIDEO: The Last Viking Mystery: How Leifur Eriksson Found and Lost America

Did the Vikings really beat Columbus to North America? Dive into this mystery with historians Valur Gunnarsson and Jón Trausti Sigurðarson, hosts of The Reykjavík Grapevine’s series “The Last Viking Mystery.” In Episode 2, they unravel the tale of Vinland and the fascinating saga of the Icelanders who explored the continent long before it was [...]

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CurioWhat Happens When ‘Play’ Is Left Out of the School Curriculum

Sometimes, the best lessons aren’t in the plan. When two birds turned a high school classroom into an impromptu aviary, the chaos seemed like just another exhausting day. But the unstructured time that followed—a break from the grind of curriculum—revealed something profound. Students played clapping games, connected with each other, and rediscovered the joy of [...]

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CurioToday in Minot | Dec 8, 2024

Today is Sunday, December 8th. The sun will rise on the 78th day of fall, and the 343rd day of the year at 8:23 AM. We will see 8 hours 28 minutes of daylight before it sets at 4:51 PM. See What's Happening Today in Minot! #SupportLocalMedia #SavorMinot [...]

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CurioOn This Day | December 8

On this day, war became official, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a split, and we were excited about free trade between Mexico, U.S., and Canada. In Minot, our editor knocked out an amazing paper that had so much worth checking out it would be insulting to try and summarize it here. Follow the link. [...]

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