NewsRobots Will Steal Our Jobs, But They’ll Give Us New Ones
Automation is coming, there’s no way to stop things that allow us to operate cheaper, more efficiently, and with less variable. But how many jobs will it cost? [...]
Read & ShareNewsNAWS Project Takes Big Step Forward
The Northwest Area Water Supply project took a big step forward yesterday when the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation gave their blessing to the plan in place. There are still steps to take, but the plan to blend Lake Sakakawea water with local aquifers will move forward. [...]
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NewsDozens of Cows and Calves Rustled in Northwest Ward County
The Ward County Sherriff’s department and the N.D. Stockman’s Association are looking for your help with what is likely a months old cattle rustling crime. The loss was only recently discovered due to season movement of animals. [...]
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NewsState Departments of Health and Agriculture Repeat Warning to Avoid Blue-green Algae
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) and Agriculture (NDDA), Animal Health Division, emphasize that the public should be cautious in exposing themselves, pets or livestock to blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, which can thrive in hot summer weather. Ingesting affected water can cause illness in people and animals, and can result in death. [...]
Read & ShareNewsFormer Bakken Businessman in Murder-for-hire Attempted Prison Escape
ABC will a premiere a television series this fall called Blood and Oil said to be loosely inspired by the events of the Bakken oil boom. If the producers have seen this story, they’re no doubt they’re chomping at the bit to make art imitate life. [...]
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NewsGroup to study overhaul of Fargo’s ‘convoluted’ liquor laws
Leaders in Fargo have decided on their own accord to tackle the City’s convoluted liquor laws. Here’s the quote from the article that matters, “I just think it’s a great opportunity. We want to ensure that we’re encouraging new businesses.” — Dave Piepkorn, City Commissioner. Read the full story on The Fargo Forum here. When [...]
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CommentaryOne Man’s Opinion: We Can & Must Do Better on Flood Control
At a recent meeting sponsored by the Corps of Engineers regarding flood control, the attendees were advised it would probably be over 20 years before the Souris River flood control project is completed. Several credible local persons involved with the project conceded to me off the record, that it could be longer and possibly never. [...]
Read & ShareNewsStudy: We’re Hunting, Fshing the Wrong-Sized Animals
Human predators are outliers in the natural scheme that typically sees the youngest and weakest animals fall to prey, and it seems the concept of harvesting the biggest and strongest of the pack, herd, or school is having an evolutionary effect on animal populations. [...]
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NewsTwo New Cost Estimates for Fargo Flood Diversion
It’s been four years since Fargo had a cost estimate on what was originally billed as $1.78 billion flood protection project. Simple inflation has moved that number closer to $2 billion, but other construction avenues are being explored that could expedite the process and reduce costs. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: InForumCurioWe Are Now At the Point In This Argument Where I Realize I Am Wrong
The creative writing forum that is McSweeney’s delivers yet another piece of long-form satire. This one from Jacob Rosenberg on how to win at arguing on the Internet or any other place is an entertaining peak at the human condition. Expect some colorful language. [...]
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CommentaryCitizen activism is key to New Orleans’ revival and future
Want a picture of what it took for New Orleans to get from flood-ravaged city to largely rebuilt with significant flood protection in 10 years? It took a citizen initiative on a scale rarely seen in modern post-apathetic America. Read this commentary. [...]
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NewsLooking in on North Dakota’s ‘Hands Off’ Approach To Pipeline Reclamation
Journalist Kevin Killough takes a closer look at North Dakota’s regulatory environment regarding pipelines, especially those that are serving the Bakken region. His conclusion — taking a partnership approach rather than an adversarial one has served the state well. [...]
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In Charleston County Schools, the Confederate flag is now banned. Historically, few places have been divided on the Confederate flag issue as South Carolina, but following this summer’s tragic shooting, they’ve decided this symbol is no longer worth fighting over. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Los Angeles TimesNewsMedora Musical having near-record summer attendance
It’s shaping up to be a banner year in Medora as attendance at the musical is likely to set a record this summer. The total attendance is expected to reach more than 115,000. [...]
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NewsThe ‘Tile’ App Will Help You Find Anything You Regularly Lose
This story got filed under health and wellness because there are few things that will affect your sanity like looking for something you regularly misplace. But thanks to technology, you can reclaim those 10-minutes spent searching for keys, wallets, phones and more. The Tile app and accompanying ‘Tile’ are now available for purchase. If you want [...]
Read & ShareNewsEngineers Craft Materials That Can Stay Dry Underwater for Months at a Time
By etching roughness into materials in a specific pattern and width, scientist can create surfaces that stay dry for months underwater. Get the science and the rest of the story from Motherboard. [...]
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