The present federal executive and legislative branches are operating at warp speed under the supposition that they have a “mandate.” In reality, the party presently in power has a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate and a 217-215 majority in the U.S. House. Our...
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U.S. News and World Report has released their annual ranking of states, and North Dakota ranks as the fourth best place to live overall. The rankings consider numerous factors including healthcare, education, crime, infrastructure, opportunity, economy, and government. To learn more about the methodology, check out this article. To view the rankings, click here. [...]
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When it comes to doing business, North Dakota Ranks near the top of the list. The financial news website 24/7 Wall St. produces the rankings annual and considers factors like gross domestic product, growth rate, and homeownership expenses as a percentage of income. [...]
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The political rhetoric regarding immigration has reached a fever pitch, and it’s resulted in an uneasiness that’s filtering into our communities. In Grand Forks, they’re working to combat the tension by bringing people together to talk, discuss, and learn. The hope is that a sense of mutual understanding among different ethnic groups and immigrants will [...]
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The Fargo Forum is taking an in-depth look at the Red River Valley’s growing opiate addiction problem. But it’s not just the media paying attention either, Fargo’s Mayor has formed a Blue Ribbon Commission tasked with finding solutions to the problem. Check out Part 1 of the Forum’s coverage here. [...]
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It’s a bit counter-intuitive, but in Fargo, citizens are discussing a new approach to economic development via infrastructure. And it’s not about bigger, wider roads. It’s actually focused on slower speeds, more on-street parking, and larger sidewalks. It turns out that is the recipe that attracts pedestrians and businesses. [...]
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It’s a cord cutters delight — 40 channels you can watch directly through Youtube or your internet connected device. If you’re a limited TV viewer and just want the basics, this another competitive option in the cable television marketplace. [...]
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The Brandon, Manitoba Police Department is upping their level of protection for front-line officers. The Winnipeg Free Press has the story. [...]
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It’s too early in the data gathering to call it a dramatic increase in behavior, but anecdotal evidence from those on the receiving end of it suggests the rise in anti-semitic behavior is something we should be paying attention to. Here’s the quote from a Minnetonka-based that that brings home the concern. Our experience as a [...]
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The exact way it happened is grist for a would-be historical fiction writer, but the part that remains fact is that it happened — the way to turn milk to butter was discovered. And when it was, it changed everything. [...]
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President Trump’s choice for director of the EPA has raised concerns for the environmentally-minded among us. And those concerns are not without warrant, but whatever the state of the EPA at this point — and that’s not to say reform isn’t warranted — we’d do well to remember the circumstances that led to its creation. [...]
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If you’re a fisherman, you know getting a fellow fisherman to talk can be a bit of a challenge. Well, if you’re interested in gleaning some tips from a Walleye pro, check out this interview of fisherman Ted Takasaki on the Dickinson Press. [...]
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Elain Chao, U.S. Transporation Secretary, said her department would be taking a second look at regulations designed to shepherd our transition to self-driving cars. One of her larger concerns is the need to educate a skeptical public on how the vehicles and industry changes will impact the general public. [...]
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The Waters of the U.S. Rule appears is on official hold pending what is likely to be some type of rollback. The 2015 EPA and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers rule from 2015 sought to redefine and expand the scope of waters and waterways that are federally protected. [...]
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When an individual is arrested for a crime, they’re typically required to post a bond in order to be released until their trial. But what is the bond rate set at? Typically a judge sets that rate based on an assessment of risk that the defendant will return to stand trial. But in New Jersey, the [...]
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The Minot High Magicians boys hockey team takes on the Grand Forks Central Knights in the semi-finals of the state high school tournament today at 6:30 p.m. at the Scheels Arena in Fargo. Good seats are still available. And speaking of hockey, the cultural centerpiece of the sport turns forty this year. Check that story [...]
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The sharing economy is moving into North Dakota in a big way. Ride-sharing service Lyft announced a 50-city expansion into the midwest that includes Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks. To read more about the expansion, check out this article on The Verge. To learn more about Lyft, check out this video. [...]
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