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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Netflix’s streaming service doesn’t deliver the newest movies and releases, but there is an impressive back catalog available. But they’ve got a problem, the algorithm they use that suggests movies and content makes it virtually impossible to just browse content. Well, now there’s a solution. We’ve thrown together a simple tool that allows you to [...]
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Buried deep beneath the antarctic ice, scientists believe they’ve found what may be the longest, and deepest canyon on the planet. Watch the video to get the story. [...]
Read & ShareIn the world of education, teachers are working to educate to set standards using the tools and pathway provided by the curriculum. This article covering the Devils Lake School board provides a quick and informative explanation of the differences. [...]
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The burden of media, journalists, and reporters is high. They have to summarize complex topics, give equal weight to two sides of an issue, and do all of it within the constraints of a shrinking attention span. And when they fail, the consequences are significant. The information we consume on a daily basis sets the [...]
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There is a well-publicized teacher shortage in North Dakota, and it affects the small, rural districts more acutely. Jennifer Johnson writing for the Dickinson press sheds light on the story and the solutions that are being used. [...]
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The war on terror and our desire for security will inevitably result in the sacrifice of some freedoms. But in Jakarta, it seems some of those sacrifices may have helped minimize the loss of life. Let’s hope these are conversations we aren’t forced to have in this country. [...]
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Last year, lawmakers approved proposals that shift some funding for social services from the counties (property tax) to the state (state revenue). But the viability of that plan remains a question, as well as the counties commitment to using those dollars for property tax reductions. [...]
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Is earth the cradle of humanity? Are we destined to expand our horizons to new solar systems? It will be a monumental undertaking, but the first step is building a sustainable civilization here on earth. [...]
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In spite of the oil slow down, growth projections for Watford City schools remain strong. The district is in the process of making plans to accommodate more than 3,000 students within the next 10 years, an enrollment that’s more than double the current number. [...]
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Williston City Commissioners voted unanimously to force two downtown Williston strip clubs to relocate to the outskirts of town in industrial-zoned areas. The laws allow the strip clubs 1 year to make the transition, and they can stay in their current location as bars. [...]
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From here forward, when the State Industrial Commission reduces fines levied for oil and saltwater spills they’ll have to provide a written explanation of terms and conditions imposed on the offending company. [...]
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Another year of record earnings at the Bank of North Dakota triggered some legislatively endorsed spending including the construction of a new financial center. Nick Smith with the Bismarck Tribune has the story. [...]
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The Valley City police has been through some controversy in the past few years, and its got some citizens feeling the policing can be accomplished by the Barnes County Sheriff’s department. A petition to disband the city’s police department has been filed and is under review. [...]
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Did you know you are being manipulated into being things and spending money on stuff you don’t need? Advertising has gone far beyond the days of creative drawings and in today’s consumer driven market the tools used to influence action are based more on science than art. If you’ve got five minutes, the video below [...]
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They day when you don’t have to worry about driving your car — because it will drive itself — is closer than you realize. Google is testing their vehicles in harsh climates to make sure they can handle winter driving. Maybe we should be inviting Google to Minot? [...]
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