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NewsDry Conditions Affect Lake Sakakawea

Less snow in Montana means less water in Lake Sakakawea. And while the lake is expected to maintain its current level through the summer, officials are less certain about the future if the drought pattern continues for a longer period. Full story from KX News. [...]

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NewsNew Contributor: Thompson Larson Funeral Home

With the help of another local Minot business, The Minot Voice is taking an important step in the direction of becoming one of your daily news sources. We’ve got a new ‘Voice’ participating, and the news they deliver may be among the most important of all for a small community. From today forward, Thompson Larson [...]

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NewsMinot Police Department Cracks Down on Distracted Driving

Minot Police want you paying attention to the road, not your phone. If they catch you, they’ll fine you $100. So, for the sake of your wallet and everyone else on the road, put your phone down. Full story from KMOT News. [...]

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NewsDOT’s Releases New Oil Train Safety Regulations, Senator Hoeven’s Comments

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation issued new rules regulating the transportation of flammable liquids by rail. The notable regulations: a timeline for replacing outdated tanker cars with newer cars, a new braking standard for certain trains, and new operational guidelines including speed limits in some cases. The news release from the DOT is included below, [...]

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NewsGame & Fish: Sage Grouse Counts Remain Low

— Official News Release, ND Game & Fish — Results from North Dakota’s spring sage grouse survey indicate the number of strutting males observed remains well below management objectives. Therefore, the sage grouse hunting season will remain closed in 2015. Aaron Robinson, North Dakota Game and Fish Department upland game bird biologist, said biologists counted [...]

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NewsWinnipeg to Encourage Walking, Cycling with Proposed $330-million Plan

The goal is to improve the quality of life for Winnipeg residents. The method: give residents infrastructure than encourage them to be more active.  Get the full story from the Winnipeg Press. [...]

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NewsOil Price Prognosticators Say $75 For a While

While it seems like the oil slowdown may actually be a good thing in some ways — everyone gets a chance to catch their breath, there’s no doubt everyone would prefer prices just a little higher than they are. And that’s what market forecasters are betting money on. [...]

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NewsPSC Approves Three Power and Energy Projects in Oil Patch

Three significant energy infrastructure projects were approved by the Pubic Service Commission. The total investment for a transmission line and two upgrades at power generating plants in the oil patch amounts to more than $445 million. Details from the Dickinson Press.   [...]

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NewsThose Still in FEMA Trailers Have Until June 1st

Minot Public Works and Safety committee has set a final deadline of June 1 for the few remaining flood families living in FEMA trailers to remove them from their property. [...]

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NewsUniversity System Chancellor Offered to Former Rhodes Scholar

The State Board of Higher Education has offered the position of chancellor to  Mark Hagerott. Read more about Mr. Hagerott’s history and vision for North Dakota’s University System below. It is anticipated he will accept the position and begin work July 1. The following is reprinted from a letter addressed to the Board of Higher [...]

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NewsGovernor Dalrymple: 2015 Legislative Recap

You want a quick overview of everything that happened in the 2015 legislative session? Check out the news release from Governor Dalrymple’s office below. — Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today said North Dakota’s 64th Legislative Assembly was highlighted by the passage of additional tax relief and property tax reform as [...]

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NewsFire Emergency Extended Through May 8

— Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today extended a statewide fire emergency through May 8 to protect against fire outbreaks. Dalrymple said the state’s county commissioners should assess their counties’ fire threat and be prepared to authorize a county burn ban, if necessary, once the statewide fire emergency expires May 8. [...]

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CurioGreat Performance: David Wong Covers Wiz Khalifa’s ‘See You Again’

Here’s the story on a moving cover from David Wong from his intro for the Youtube video: I got together with a few friends and created an acoustic cover of Wiz Khalifa​ and Charlie Puth​’s “See You Again” from Furious 7: Fast & Furious​. Rapper Eric Rollin recreated Wiz’s rap as a tribute to a friend [...]

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NewsVideo Is About to Become the Way We All Visit the Doctor

Health insurance providers are starting to cover video visits, and with diagnostic apps being built for our cell phones and tablets, you better believe this will be a growing industry. Get a peak at where we’re at in this article from Wired. [...]

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NewsLiquor License Supper Club Law Goes to Full Council, Second Reading Monday

The Liquor and Gambling got their second kick at the superclub law on Thursday. Their recommendation: super clubs should stop selling drinks two hours after their kitchen closes. The full council will have a crack at final say on the law Monday. [...]

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NewsRoosevelt Park Zoo Welcomes New Bison, Plus Other Exciting News

A newborn bison calf, the otters are back, and the red pandas look to be making an opening day appearance. Get the full story from KX News. [...]

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