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NewsFatal Accident in Minot

A 63-year-old Minot woman was killed in a traffic accident at Western Ave and West Burdick Expressway Thursday afternoon. Names have not been released; full details from KX News. [...]

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NewsParamount Sports Complex Proposed

A proposed sports complex with facilities similar to the Park District’s proposed MARC was announced this week on Facebook. The development is being proposed by JMJ enterprises. The Minot Voice will have more on this story next week. [...]

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NewsDakota County College to Offer Minnesota’s First Brewing Certificate

One Minnesota school is embracing the craft brewing movement and will begin offering formal training for those wishing to turn their passion for brewing into a profession. [...]

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NewsWilliston $500 Million Development Goes Back to Planning

It looks like the Williams County will be forced to act on a $500 million proposed development sooner than some members of the planning commission would have preferred. Full story from the Williston Herald. [...]

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NewsNo Surprise: Bakken Region Fastest Growing in State… Again

It probably won’t shock anybody the cities and towns in the Bakken region continue to be the fastest-growing parts of the state. Locally, it looks like Ward County is close to overtaking Grand Forks county in total population. [...]

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NewsState Parks and Rec looking to assume control of Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

The Washburn based museum and interpretive center is struggling financially and the state is moving closer to rescuing it and adding under the state’s Parks and Recreation department. If you haven’t visited the center, it’s worth the drive. [...]

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CurioWatch: Chameleon Tongue Attack in Slow Motion

Chameleon’s are remarkable creatures — the ability to blend into their environment and all. But that’s nothing compared to what their tongue can do. See for you self in this super-slow-motion video below. [...]

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CurioHow 13 Wild West Legends Got Their Nicknames

Ever wonder how folks like Doc Holliday and Calamity Jane got their nicknames. Wonder no more. Phil Edwards writing at VOX found the background story on some of the West’s most infamous characters. [...]

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News9 Candidates for Board of Higher Ed Job

The State Board of Higher Education will interview nine candidates for the position of chancellor. Candidates include former chancellor Tim Flakoll. Interviews take place April 14. [...]

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NewsSenator Hoeven Works to Advance ICBM Priorities

The ICBM mission is a big deal for Minot and the continued strategic importance of Minot Air Force Base. Get full details on Senator Hoeven’s work in the news release below. — Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven this week worked to bolster the nuclear triad, a key piece of [...]

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CommentaryFrom The Left: The Conservatives Environmental Conundrum

A resident left-leaner writing at Say Anything Blog.com calls for a more rational dialogue about the environment and less ideological rhetoric. [...]

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News$50 crude? No Problem for These 3 Economically-Friendly “Sweet Spots”

Analysis by global energy company Wood McKenzie shows a portion of the North Dakota oil field is still a prime target for investment and drilling — even at the lower prices we’re seeing now. [...]

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NewsFishing Licenses Expect to Hit Record Sales

Last year the state sold 209,000 fishing licenses, this year ND Game and Fish is expecting to sell 10% more. Fishing is big business in ND, full story from Lauran Donovan writing for the Bismarck Tribune. [...]

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NewsSubmissions for New UND Nickname Accepted Throughout April

UND has a plan in place for choosing a new nickname and part of it provides for ideas from the public. Your opportunity to contribute comes in April, full details from WDAZ. [...]

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NewsOil’s Economic Impact is Huge, Room for Improvement Retaining Dollars

A new economic study shows the oil impact on the state is big — $43 billion big, but it also shows more can be done to keep many of those dollars circulating in North Dakota. Full story from Amy Dalrymple writing for Forum Communications. [...]

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