Editor’s Note: Former Governor Burgum is currently nominated for this role; Beyond the fact that he is highly qualified for the role, he is also among the least controversial of all President Trump’s cabinet level nominees. His confirmation is likely, and that makes this...
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If you’ve seen the trailer for ABC’s new television show titled ‘Oil’, you know it looks about as engaging as the pile the neighborhood dog just left on your lawn, but a few in Williston are looking at it as an opportunity. [...]
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We don’t have a specific ‘app’, but we’ve worked hard to make sure the site looks pretty good on your phone or tablet. Learn how to add a Minot Voice bookmark to your phone’s home screen so you can catch up on Minot issues any time you have a few minutes. Apple users, there’s a [...]
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The days of carrying a paper hunting or fishing license around with you will soon be over, and this is the last year licenses will be sold out of a store without creating a digital record. [...]
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A Fargo television anchor is opening up about her experience in an abusive relationship with the hopes drawing awareness to the issue and empowering other people in abusive relationships to get help. [...]
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The Veterans Affairs Office hosted a town hall style meeting yesterday to allow veterans to voice their concerns. It’s an opportunity for administrators of the program to hear directly from the people they serve. [...]
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Whatever your thoughts of the guy, last night marked the end of an era. Check out the final Top 10 list as read by many of the funny, regular guests he’s had over the years. [...]
Read & ShareKX News has three stories in their feed this morning on issues related to flood protection and water issues. Here’s the quick recap on each along with some read-between-the-lines commentary following. Water Project to Get Record Amount of State Funding The 2015 Legislative session and state budget resulted in record spending for water related projects [...]
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The separation of mineral rights from surface owners can be a confusing concept, and there are a lot of laws that can tangle things further. Get the legal rundown on the rights of mineral owners and surface owners in this informative piece from Agweek. [...]
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New technology allows for new tools, new automation, and new methods in local government. And if we implement them wisely, we’ll become more responsive and more resilient. Get the rundown on the win win opportunities available on the municipal leadership landscape. [...]
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West Fargo schools are facing the same crunch as Minot schools — lots of new students, not enough space. Their solution at this point, a forty person citizen committee will meet five times and come up with a facilities plan that can accommodate the growth. [...]
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Senator Hoeven’s office issued a news release highlighting some work he’s doing related to flood protection on behalf of Fargo, Minot, and LaMoure. Specifically, the legislation he’s working on has language that provides funding for flood protection related work. Read the full news release below. — Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — Senator John Hoeven [...]
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With a population of 105 Oberon is far from a true ghost town, but it doesn’t take away anything from its picturesque qualities. Title photo courtesy of Ghosts of North Dakota.com. [...]
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Jill Schramm writing for The Minot Daily News provides an update on several aspects of local flood protection. You’ll need to access the story through a Google search page if you’re not an online subscriber. [...]
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The goal is to help monarch butterflies make their annual migration from Minnesota to Mexico. Monarch numbers have been falling due to loss of habitat — particularly milkweed. Get the full story on the plan from Quartz. [...]
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Watford City is breaking ground on their $83 million event center. The project includes a hockey arena, turf areas, pools and water areas, a convention center and a 3,000-seat auditorium. The building is being financed by sales tax revenue. [...]
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When it comes to controlling invasive species, prescribed burns are a tool often used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. But the practice is not without some controversy. Get some local perspectives on the issue from the Crosby Journal. [...]
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