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CommentaryFour Years Later: Are You Confident We’d Fight a Better Flood Fight Today?

It will be a long time before flooding isn’t in the Minot news towards the end of June, but this year there were a few more reasons than simply the time of year. The four-year anniversary was marked by a couple stories you should know about. First of all, the Souris River Joint Board met [...]

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NewsMattson Construction Wins Bid for Ward County Juvenile Detention Renovation

Renovation of the Ward County Juvenile Detention Center will begin this summer and hopefully be complete next May. The total project cost is estimated at $2.5 million and the construction contract was awarded to Mattson Construction. [...]

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News6 Cost-Savers to Make Paying for College Easier

  Got a kid heading to college in the next few years? Worried about the rising cost of tuition? Worried about your kid graduating beholden to the bank? If you answered yes, this article has a few simple tips that might save you from sticker shock. [...]

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NewsStreet Vendor Ordinance Approved by Bismarck City Commission

The City of Bismarck updated their laws on where food trucks can park. It’s an issue many communities are facing right now. In Minot, the Park Board recently voted to allow food trucks to operate in Minot Parks provided they get a permit. [...]

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NewsGrand Forks Moving Towards 11 a.m. Sunday Alcohol Sales in Restaurants

State Legislators loosened the regulatory grip on Sunday bloody mary brunch by changing state law to allow for earlier alcohol service on Sundays. And now it appears the City of Grand Forks will be taking advantage of that opportunity by changing their local laws. [...]

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NewsSpecial Prosecutor to Oversee Investigation of Ward County Jail Incident

The Ward County Commission has hired a special prosecutor for an investigation of an incident at Ward County Jail. State’s Attorney Roza Larson would not comment on details of the incident. [...]

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NewsMoorhead Schools to Provide 1,000 Computers for Students in Pilot Program

  The Moorhead School District will spend more than $250,000 so they can provide computers for individual students. The pilot program is designed to help the district weigh the costs and impact on learning. [...]

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NewsMac & Cheese Cupcakes? Minnesota State Fair Pitches 50 New Foods

One of the biggest attractions for the Minnesota State Fair is the food, and they have just released the list of newly inspired and hopefully delicious that will be appearing at the September fair for the first time. Do not read this article if you’re hungry. [...]

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NewsFor $40 a month, Americans can now stream a lot of TV that isn’t terrible

Tired of you cable bill? The world is changing, and your options for streaming evening entertainment are growing every day. And agreement between Hulu and Showtime will make even more content available online. [...]

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NewsFargo: Police Release Details on Murders

Fargo police have identified the victims of a two murders that took place Monday and Tuesday. The suspect in both slayings is in custody and has been charged. More details from the Fargo Forum. [...]

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NewsUSDA’s Free Lunch Program Growing Dramatically in Scope, Some Concerned

Get the story and commentary on a summer lunch program with good intentions that may need oversight. Some are concerned that increased numbers are coming from serving those not qualified and  that those same numbers will be used to justify the program in the future. [...]

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NewsPro-Energy Policies Could Have Enormous Economic Impact

A study commissioned by American Petroleum Institute highlights the positive economic impacts well-crafted regulatory policy would have on the energy industry, the economy, and jobs. And conversely, it finds that bad regulatory policy will reduce jobs, tax revenue, and economic activity. [...]

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NewsThis New Insulin Patch Could Soon Replace Injections for Diabetics

Researchers at the University of North Carolina have created an insulin patch that senses blood-sugar levels and releases insulin into the blood stream. The product is not yet in clinical trials, but there is hope that it would improve care for diabetics. [...]

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NewsCity of Minot: On to Phase II of Resiliency Competition

Minot is one of forty municipal and state governments that will be moving on to the second round of  the National Disaster Resilience Competition, a program sponsored by Housing and Urban development that will award up to a billion dollars of federal money. — Official News Release, City of Minot — U.S. Housing and Urban [...]

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CommentaryCommentary: Southern Pride Should Find a New Symbol

To some, the Confederate flag is a proud symbol of southern pride. To others, it is a disgraceful symbol of slavery. It is hard to view it with a patriotic eye. Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia all committed treason in 1861 by seceding from the USA. [...]

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