Country artist Bailey Zimmerman has been announced as the opening act of the 2025 North Dakota State Fair on Friday, July 18, 2025. The show will be part of the Country Showpass which provides access to seven events for one price. With a raspy,...
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Direct quote: “I heard one of the four living creatures saying as with a voice of thunder, ‘Gentrify.’ I looked, and behold, a green horse, and he who sat on it had a mason jar; and a fedora was his crown, and he went out pickling and to pickle.” [...]
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Scientists in Turkey are working on what is best described as a salt-infused road surface that has proven effective in reducing the formation of ice on the surface. [...]
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The active rig count dropped to 58 on Monday, and there are three more rigs that will shut down after completing their current well. It’s the lowest rig count since 2009. More from Amy Dalrymple writing at Oil Patch Dispatch, a Forum Communications blog. [...]
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In the U.S., the lines have been drawn in the debate over climate science. But there are economic and security consequences in failing to prepare for what science tells us will be opportunities for shipping lanes and resources. It’s a little-considered perspective in the bigger debate. [...]
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From our ‘On the Internet’ category a very impressive performance. There’s not much to say about this other than you’ll witness talented piano player cover a classic pop song and you won’t regret watching it. [...]
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2015 was an up and down year for The Minot Voice, but an important idea is getting across to many of our readers — media has a vital role in healthy communities. And healthy communities are not places where everyone always agrees with everything that’s happening. That makes 2015 a success. But it was also [...]
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Take a few minutes to share your thoughts on the issues that are most important in Minot at the start of 2016. [...]
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The movie Revenant was based on an actual grizzly bear mauling that took place near the North Dakota/South Dakota border. Hollywood, of course, took their artistic liberties with the story, but a glimpse of the historical account shows there was no need. [...]
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The Minot Police Department is reporting multiple burglaries that likely took place on the morning of January 2nd. The full news release follows below. — Official News Release, Minot Police Department — The Minot Police Department responded to the report of 7 burglaries during the early morning hours of January 2nd. The first call was [...]
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The #MakeMinot committee working to see the issue of City Council reform in Minot voted by the citizens issued a news release that includes an open letter and group of questions directed to City of Minot officials. The background information and letter follow. Links provide access to supporting documents. Background: At a City Council meeting [...]
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I’ve always enjoyed my final column of the year and first column of the next year, as a kind of closing one door and then looking ahead to what may or may not be coming for the next year. This year, instead of one review and one preview, I’ll cover the past and future for [...]
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In front of tomorrow’s special City Council meeting that is intended to call a special election, the #MakeMinot committee has published an open letter to Minot’s City Council Alderman. Full disclosure: on the issue of City Council reform, I and the Minot Voice are not neutral bystanders. I am a member of the #MakeMinot committee and [...]
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Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig ponders the city’s role in determining what business types should be allowed to sell alcohol. It’s timely commentary considering the state of Minot’s liquor licensing environment. [...]
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It’s been almost a year since the discovery of a saltwater and oil spill on Blacktail Creek near Williston. In the days after the discovery, we learned that it was likely the largest spill in North Dakota history. And now, as the state’s investigation draws to a close, we are starting to draw some conclusions [...]
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