Editor’s Note: This commentary has language not worthy of a Sunday or any Sunday places. You’ve been alerted. In May of 2020, at the height of our COVID isolation, I went deeper in. I walked into the North Dakota Badlands with a friend. At...
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North Dakota’s Superintendant of School’s provides a brief update on the state’s progress with the Every Student Succeeds Act. As a result of the legislation, the expectation is for more local control and less emphasis on academic standards and testing. [...]
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Students at NDSU and UND are working on parallel tracks to develop a satellite that will test 3-D printing in orbit. The best components from each will be combined and launched to be used in actual testing. [...]
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The rise of the Internet and pervasively available technology has created opportunities and challenges across the spectrum. And that includes with raising kids. Most parents are figuring it out as they go, but if you’re just getting started, here’s a primer on the lessons your kid needs to know. [...]
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The Corps of Engineers was in Minot last week to gather feedback on what they should be considering as study whether the Federal Government should be a participant in our flood protection efforts. The study is expected to take until 2019. If successful, we may see a federal appropriation in the years following. KMOT has [...]
Read & Share sourced from: KMOTCedar Rapids flooded in 2008 — three years before Minot. They’re recovery and flood protection efforts can serve as a yardstick as Minot’s recovery progresses. Of most note in this story, the challenges we’ll face when it comes to congressional authorizations and budget allocations. This is years away for Minot. [...]
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North Dakota’s version of Evil Knieval was at it over the weekend. KX News has the story. [...]
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The change which has the world in its grips is accelerating, and it has left corporate boards bewildered by how to keep their companies relevant. One solution being explored: bringing younger voices into the board room. [...]
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Craft beer has been growing at an impressive clip for the past 20 years, but there are signs that the industry is stagnating. There’s only so much room on the grocery store shelves. Learn more about the trend from the Star Tribune. [...]
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Farming wind is a growing practice in North Dakota, and as the renewable energy sector grows, so does the amount of energy used locally from its generation. Right now, the figure stands at about 20% of the electricity used in North Dakota. Learn more from the Dickinson Press [...]
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Not all members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe are in agreement over the #NoDAPL protest. CNN Reporter Jessica Ravitz went deeper into the reservation to gather thoughts on the protest from those not participating. What she found is worth reading. [...]
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There’s no clearer indication of optimism in the oil market than rig count. Industry experts agree we’ll never get back to the numbers we saw at the peak of the boom because of continued gains in efficiency, but any news of growth is a welcome sign. The original story was published by the Associated Press. [...]
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform issued a report this past Thursday on the Waters of the U.S. Rule. The report was critical of administrative procedures in crafting the rule among other things. Following it’s release, Congressman Cramer issued the following statement. “This oversight report is further evidence the Waters of the U.S. [...]
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If you’ve been procrastinating your yard and garden cleanup, fall has been kind to you. There’s still time to make the best moves as we head into winter so everything comes back strong next spring. Check out the checklist in this article from the Grand Forks Herald. [...]
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Minot’s just starting the conversation on how to more fully fund our local share of flood protection, but in Fargo, the issue is already on the ballot. This article — while not directly about Minot — is a great primer on the factors that go into figuring how we’re going to come up with our [...]
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The Three Affiliated Tribes are looking for creative solutions when it comes to solving the problem of long commutes on the reservation. One idea that’s being explored: a ferry between portions of tribal territory divided by Lake Sakakawea. If viable, they could be operating by next spring. [...]
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In yet another October surprise, the Clinton campaign is on their heals after FBI Director James Comey informed members of Congress that additional review of the Clinton email investigation would take place following the discovery of new emails on a laptop belonging to Anthony Wiener. [...]
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