On September 27, 2024, the Minot City Council allotted $50,000 to Clark Hill (a multinational law firm), to conduct an external investigation into the...
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When life gives you winter, make winter fun. That seems to be the attitude of the folks in Winnipeg who convert the Assiniboine and Red Rivers into frozen skating trails when the ice becomes safe enough. Maybe it’s an idea for the Souris River too. [...]
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A gravel mining operation near Teddy Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch is being reviewed by a judge after the case was brought forward by conversation group. Supporters of the operation say the area will be mined and reclaimed to better-than-current condition. [...]
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Zika Virus is a new-to-the-Americas mosquito-spread disease. It’s of most concern to pregnant women because if contracted, it may cause a brain development disorder in the fetus. This news story provides valuable background. [...]
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Tuesday night, Minot police were responding to a suspicious vehicle behind a business on North Broadway when an officer was attacked by a dog. The incident resulted in the officer shooting and killing the dog. The full news release from the Minot Police Department follows below. The occupant of the vehicle was arrested on multiple [...]
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As oil prices continue to drop and the downturn starts to feel more like near-term reality versus cyclical period, there are real financial consequences for those working and speculating in the oil industry. Reuters provides an in-depth look at what may be ahead. [...]
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Minot’s application in HUD’s National Disaster Resilience Competition has proven enormously successful. Word from Washington via the Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp is that Minot has been awarded $74.3 million in federal funding. The award marks the culmination of a 14-month process, numerous public meetings, and a final application focused on projects intended to make the [...]
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At Bismarck’s newest high school, students are playing a bigger role in shaping their daily schedules. The relaxed regulations allow students to build their own curriculums and teachers the chance to tailor classes towards topics that generate student interest. [...]
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It would be tempting to write about more compelling current issues such as Donald Trump’s hair, Bernie Sanders’s hair, Marco Rubio’s high heeled shoes, Chris Christie’s weight, why Jeb isn’t using his last name, why Ted Cruz still puts greasy kid stuff in his hair, or why Hillary didn’t divorce Bill. Instead, allow me to [...]
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Let me start by saying I love my home state and country. I grew up in Minot, but I have been living and working in Vancouver, Canada since 2004. I noticed something happened when I started living abroad and listening to foreign news sources. They are more likely to report the news by telling what [...]
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What would happen if you mashed up audio of several live Queen performances and pulled out all the instrumentation and crowd noise? You’d get an acapella version of We are the Champions sung by Freddy Mercury with a few added harmonies. And when you listened, you’d be impressed. [...]
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When it comes to happiness, the right to pursue it doesn’t mean we’re good a getting it. The thing is, happiness is akin to the addict’s dragon — always just out of reach. The easier path is to forget it and nurture the relationships around you. [...]
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It’s the sadists of the world who’ve ruined commenting and discussion on the Internet for everyone. It turns out there’s science behind the phenomenon of ‘trolling’, and with knowledge comes power and a trick to defeat these deflating egoists. Watch the video below for the full explanation, and grab the two most important takeaways below. [...]
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As international sanctions against Iran come off the books, the country as upped its oil output. Prices have hit their lowest point since 2003 as the market prepares for a significant new supply source. [...]
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With fines as much as $1 per foot of sidewalk, the incentive is strong in Grand Forks to keep sidewalks clear of snow. [...]
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An interesting scenario is taking shape in the race for North Dakota’s highest state office. Between the politics of party conventions and the laws regarding primary elections, it seems likely that our next Governor will likely be chosen at the June election. [...]
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