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NewsStudy to Determine Western ND Infrastructure Needs

  The oil patch slowdown in private development is allowing a catch-up period for a lot of municipal work. And the counties most affected by oil and gas development commissioning a study to identify the most vital needs. [...]

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CurioWatch: Changing a Light Bulb at 1500 Feet

  North Dakota is famous for its impressively tall radio and TV towers, but have you ever wondered what it’s like to maintain one? Me either, and now you don’t have to. Check out the video below to get a birds eye view of what it takes to change a light bulb at the top. [...]

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NewsMinot High’s Braydon Lund Commits to NDSU

  Congratulations to Minot High’s Braydon Lund. The standout athlete has signed a letter of intent to play at the next level for North Dakota State University. NDSU’s announcement was accompanied by a highlight video featuring Braydon that can be viewed below. [...]

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NewsDakotah Rose Recognized as Top B & B in ND

Congratulations to Carol and Jim Carr, owners of the Dakotah Rose for being named the best bed and breakfast in North Dakota. KMOT News has the story. [...]

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NewsGovernor orders 4.05 percent budget cuts

The downturn in oil prices is finally leaking into state budgets. The March 2015 revenue forecast missed the mark by more than a billion dollars. The governor is tapping rainy day funds as well as ordering across the board cuts to make up the difference. [...]

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NewsConcordia College cuts Scandinavian Studies and Language Programs

The economic crunch at one of the regions top private colleges is in full effect. Concordia College announced its plan to cut nine majors including several Scandanavian studies programs. The consolidation of majors may also result in job losses. [...]

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NewsThis simple tip to learn maths equations actually works

Got a kid who’s learning math in school? One simple tip has been shown to make the process easier, and may facilitate learning and retention in other subjects too. When students trace over numbers and figures with their finger, they perform better. [...]

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CommentaryJournalists piss people off so you don’t have to

As a young journalist for the Grand Forks Herald, Anna Burleson has reached the conclusion that her job not only matters, it makes your life easier too. And in order to do it well, she has to occasionally rub some people the wrong way. [...]

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NewsAlmost five years after devastating flood, Minot tries to rise above the water

  Some coverage on our flood recovery from an outside source. Barry Amundson writing for the Grand Forks Herald provides an insightful look at our recovery process and the current status. [...]

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The greatest happiness is the happiness that comes as a by-product of striving to do what must be done, even though sorrow is met in the doing. There is a bit of homely philosophy, quoted by Squire Bill Widener, of... Learn More  

NewsMinot Public Schools to Host Forum on School Attendance Map

The 2016-17 school year will see adjustments to the school district map that guides which schools kids attend. The proposed draft of the map is available to the public, and tonight ant Erik Ramstad Middle School the School District will hold a public forum on the map. If you have a strong opinion on the [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota Tourism doubles down on star power

Actor Josh Duhamel is now the face of North Dakota tourism. A brief ad spot featuring Duhamel in 2014 led to a spike in web traffic, so this year the Tourism Department bet big on new commercials and a broader ad reach. [...]

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NewsWest Fargo school officials get first look at aquatic center design

The community of West Fargo will be getting a new aquatic facility as part of a $98 million bond issue by the school district. The building will house a 10 lane Olympic-size competition pool and seating for more than 1,400 spectators. [...]

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NewsGrowign Cities: Remember character when growing, planning expert says

As communities grow, they should work to design that growth so it fosters engagement and pride. But it requires a shift from total freedom of property usage to those that are in keeping with the spirit of the area. [...]

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NewsGrand Forks Discussing Creation of ‘Umbrella’ Arts Organization

Leaders in Grand Forks gathered recently to question whether the community would be served well by sort of a parent arts organization — on that could advocate and assist other specialized arts organizations. [...]

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CurioWATCH: Electricity sparks from a guy’s hand as he stands on a frozen lake

If you’re ice fishing near a passing snowstorm, you might want to take off your gloves and check. The phenomenon is known as St. Elmo’s Fire. You can watch it in the video below; you can learn more about it by visiting this article on Science Alert. And the commentary is correct. What they’re experiencing [...]

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