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NewsPark District to Hold Public Forum on the MARC

This Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium, representatives from Minot Park District, IBIS Enterprises, and Ohlson Lavoi Collaborative will be on hand to answer questions about the Minot Aquatics & Recreation Center proposal. You are encouraged to attend and bring your questions. [...]

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NewsAttorneys say North Dakota Transparency Laws Need Revamp

Here’s the comment from a representative of the North Dakota Newspaper Association, “I think that North Dakota still has one of the finest open record and open meeting laws in the country, … there are a few glitches, here and there, that need to be worked out.” [...]

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CommentaryDeck Seems Stacked Against The Public When It Comes To Transparency

You’ll see The Minot Voice harp on open government and transparency over and over again, but this time we don’t have to do it because Rod St. Aubyn writing at Say Anything has chosen to carry the torch for a little while. [...]

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NewsKeep an Eye Out: Whooping Cranes are Passing Through

The spring bird migration is underway and ND Game and Fish officials want you to keep an eye out for Whooping Cranes.  Read the full news release below. — Official News Release, ND Game & Fish — As snow geese continue to make their way through the state, hunters are advised to properly identify their [...]

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CurioClassic P.B.A. — Argus vs Tater Tot

In case you didn’t know, P.B.A. stands for Pointless, But Awesome. It’s a place where we keep all those interesting tidbits from the Internet that we hope maybe bring a brief smile or load-lightening new perspective. Here’s one from a slightly sadistic pet owner, the ending is open, but we choose to assume Argus get’s [...]

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NewsWhy Is Insulin So Expensive In The U.S.?

It’s one of the most commonly used drugs and it’s been around for a really long time, why in the world is it so expensive? Here are some reasons… [...]

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Quote: On Calling to a Higher Standard

No matter where I go in the world, although I can't speak any foreign language, I don't feel out of place. I think of the earth as my home. If everyone thought this way, people might notice just how foolish... Learn More  

NewsMinot Legislator Proposes Water Funding

Minot Representative has an amendment in the works that would allow the state to issue bonds in order to pay for upcoming water projects for Minot, Fargo, and Grand Forks. The plan includes $420 million for Minot and is in the process of final revisions. Full story from KX News. [...]

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NewsBuilders Pitch Affordable Housing Options for Bozeman

Minot isn’t the only community dealing with a high housing costs, and if we’re paying attention, we may find an idea from around the country that helps solve our problem. In Bozeman, they’re talking about more densely populated neighborhoods and creatively designed homes on smaller lots. Image: Affordable housing designs for possible future Bozeman building from [...]

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NewsOil Production Tax: Large Trigger ‘Likely’ to Hit

Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helm’s is walking back from his previous opinion that the larger of North Dakota’s oil production lower tax triggers is unlikely to be reached. [...]

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NewsRevised Revenue Forecast: State Budget to Expect Revenue Losses

The Governor’s revised revenue forecast was released last week. Unsurprisingly, it is less optimistic about state revenues than January’s report. Nick Smith of the Bismarck Tribune has the details. [...]

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NewsPipeline Company Responsible for ND’s Largest Spill in Front of Public Service Commission

Summit Midstream, the company responsible for January’s largest-ever oil development related spill was in front of the Public Service Commission last Wednesday seeking approval for expansion and replacement of existing pipelines. Company  representatives commented on improvements that are being made to their gathering systems. [...]

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NewsFracking: U.S. Tightens Rules for Chemical Disclosure

New Federal regulations will require oil development companies to disclose the chemicals used in their fracking operations that take place on Federal lands. [...]

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NewsSome Anxiety, But No Slowdown For North Dakota Oil Boom Town

Is the sustained lower oil price leading to the ‘bust’ that’s been so popular in national media headlines? Not according to the folks in Watford City. Kirk Siegler with NPR has the story. [...]

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NewsNew Electrode Creates Hydrogen Fuel More Efficiently Than Ever Before

Hydrogen is an exciting fuel source; if an efficient way to produce it is discovered we could largely power the world with water. This article will bring you up to speed on a new technology that’s making improvements in the process. [...]

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NewsCanadian Refiners Set to Buy More U.S. Oil With Wider Discount

Canada is the only country U.S. oil producers can export to without restrictions, and the oil markets are creating incentives for Canadian refiners to import more U.S. oil. [...]

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