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NewsEnbridge, Minnesota fail to reach settlement in pipeline tax dispute

by: Josh Wolsky | April 4, 2017

Enbridge has a hard time getting pipeline projects approved in Minnesota, but they now contend their existing pipeline properties have been overvalued by the Department of Revenue. The matter has been in mediation, but it now appears Enbridge will seek resolution through the court system. At stake: tens of millions in previously collected property taxes [...]

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NewsMontana Senate passes broadband internet privacy measure

by: Josh Wolsky | April 4, 2017

It now seems plausible that with the federal repeal of Internet privacy restrictions on Internet service providers (ISP), we’ll end up with a hodge-podge of state enacted privacy laws. The Montana Senate passed a law barring ISPs the ability to bid on state contracts if they collect customer data without consent. Other states are considering [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota House committee approves medical marijuana bill

by: Josh Wolsky | April 4, 2017

The medical marijuana bill that rewrites the ballot-measure initiative continues to progress through the legislature. It passed out of House committee recently and will be on the House flood next where it will need a 2/3 vote. John Hageman with the Grand Forks Herald has the details on the next steps and changes. [...]

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NewsMAGIC Fund Skyscopes Request Details.

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

The Minot Area Development Corporation has brought a request through the MAGIC Fund Screening Committee that will be before City Council tonight. I’ve been looking into the request for the past week or so, and have written some commentary on it which you can read here. But the details of the request are best left [...]

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CommentaryQuestions & Concerns With Handing Over $375,000 to Anyone

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

First and foremost, I applaud Stephanie Hoffart and her team at MADC for developing a prospect as exciting as Skyscopes. Between the Air Force, the oil and energy industries, and the ag business, the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) industry is a great fit for Minot. It would be awesome if our little town can carve [...]

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CommentaryA Prosecutors Perspective on Confidential Informant Legislation

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

The discussion around “Andrew’s Law” this legislative session has been emotional charged. When a law is named after a person who’s no longer with us and born from a tragic situation, it’s easy to get caught in the idea that we must act and accept the first pitch. Ladd Erickson argues that Senate’s decision to [...]

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NewsProposed River Trail in MN Aims to Connect Multiple Communities

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

The idea has a name; it’s called the Crow River Regional Trail. The goal is to connect 10 different communities with a common thread — a recreational path along a river that passes through all them. Sounds like something that may interest @sourisfriends — otherwise knowns as the Friends of the Souris River. [...]

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NewsThe Smart Farm: Big ag uses technology to grow production and efficiency

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

As much as we hope the oil field comes back to life, North Dakota’s primary industry will always be agriculturally based. Which makes advances in technology that make our farm businesses more efficient newsworthy. Kevin Killough with the Grand Forks Herald has an overview article with the current state of farm tech. [...]

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NewsAt Mayo, pioneering steps in treating paralyzed patients

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

Medical technology is advancing in amazing ways, and few are more significant than taking previously paralyzed people and giving them hope of walking again. It’s happening; the Star Tribune has the story on research that’s taking place at the Mayo Clinic. [...]

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NewsSimple oil field invention could save lives

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

A Watford City welder with a good idea that makes the oil-field safer is taking his idea to an Innovation and Energy competition sponsored by Tioga’s Economic Development arm. But the idea is already in production and orders are coming in. Check out the story on the Bismarck Tribune. [...]

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NewsSeeds planted to preserve Bismarck’s Historic railroad bridge

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

The railroad bridge over the Missouri River in Bismarck has a 134-year history, and as BNSF considers replacing it, one Bismarck man is pushing the conversation about putting the bridge into pedestrian service with parks at each end once the railroad is done with it. It’s a relevant conversation to Minot as we prepare to [...]

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NewsDowntown love: Devils Lake business owners look to new ideas for boosting shopping, foot traffic in city’s center

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

The struggle to bring life back to North Dakota’s downtown commerce areas continues. This article from the Grand Forks Herald highlights the efforts that a group of business owners in Devils Lake is taking to create foot traffic. [...]

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NewsShort Trapping Season for Otter likely in N.D.

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

North Dakota Game and Fish are taking comments on allowing a short season for otter trapping. Brad Dokken writing at the Dickinson Press has the story. [...]

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NewsTech leaders, others launch $14M ‘News Integrity’ nonprofit

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

Trust in journalism and the news is a problem we are just coming to grips with. And leaders in the tech industry are searching for solutions. Facebook and Mozilla are among the organizations contributing to a non-profit with a goal of increasing news literacy and increasing trust in journalism. [...]

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NewsPot’s cousin explored as viable crop option for Minnesota

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

Industrial hemp is one of those plants with numerous uses and industrial applications, but because it’s closely related to marijuana, it’s listed as a Schedule 1 narcotic by the federal government. The but the laws are loosening, and states are starting programs to explore commercial values. This article highlights Minnesota’s pilot program, North Dakota also [...]

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NewsCivil Asset Forfeiture Bill Fails by a 46-0 Vote in Senate

by: Josh Wolsky | March 31, 2017

In North Dakota, the police can take your property if the feel it has been used in a crime. And the transfer of that property to the state is not dependent on whether you’re convicted or charged with the alleged crime. To put some check and balance in the equation, Representative Rick Becker sponsored a [...]

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NewsEnbridge, Minnesota fail to reach settlement in pipeline tax dispute

NewsMontana Senate passes broadband internet privacy measure

NewsNorth Dakota House committee approves medical marijuana bill

NewsMAGIC Fund Skyscopes Request Details.

CommentaryQuestions & Concerns With Handing Over $375,000 to Anyone

CommentaryA Prosecutors Perspective on Confidential Informant Legislation

NewsProposed River Trail in MN Aims to Connect Multiple Communities

NewsThe Smart Farm: Big ag uses technology to grow production and efficiency

NewsAt Mayo, pioneering steps in treating paralyzed patients

NewsSimple oil field invention could save lives

NewsSeeds planted to preserve Bismarck’s Historic railroad bridge

NewsDowntown love: Devils Lake business owners look to new ideas for boosting shopping, foot traffic in city’s center

NewsShort Trapping Season for Otter likely in N.D.

NewsTech leaders, others launch $14M ‘News Integrity’ nonprofit

NewsPot’s cousin explored as viable crop option for Minnesota

NewsCivil Asset Forfeiture Bill Fails by a 46-0 Vote in Senate