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NewsGoogle Adds Fact-Checked Medical Information to Search

Google is always working to improve the results they deliver when users search, but one area that’s been in dire need of more oversight is getting an upgrade. Starting in a few days, Google will introduce fact-checked medical information on common health conditions. [...]

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NewsSaskatchewan Early Flood Forecast is Favorable

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency issue their February forecast for spring runoff. This is still an early forecast and late winter and spring weather systems have the potential to change this outlook significantly, but at this point, the threat of flooding along the Souris River is low. Here’s the excerpt on the Souris River… Rafferty [...]

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NewsFlu Deaths and Total Cases Hit Record High in ND

We’re in the middle of a record-breaking flu season. According to the NDDoH, Ward County has 528 confirmed cases. Wash your hands. If you’re sick, stay home. Get the rest of the story from WDAZ. [...]

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NewsEarly Evidence Shows Common Antibiotics also Kill Cancer Cells

A simple idea from a little girl inspired a research trial to test low-cost, low-impact common antibiotics effects on cancer cells. The research is in the early stages, but the results so far are encouraging. [...]

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NewsThe Drone that’s Designed to Crash, Crawl, Glide, Scoot, Bounce and Bump

Drones are going to change the world, I suspect less so in places like North Dakota where we’re inclined and capable of shooting them down, but whatever your thoughts on the subject, it’s hard not to see the practical applications of a tool that can do this:   [...]

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NewsNow We Really Know What the Other Side of the Moon Looks Like

For the bulk of humanities existence, the moon has been the subject of mythology, poetry, romance, and intrigue. But we only ever had half of the story. Want the scientific peak at the other side of the moon? Here it is. [...]

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NewsAnthem Data Security Breach: What You Need to Know

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm issued the below news release Q & A on the Anthem data breach. The general message is this: stay calm and pay attention. The full news release follows below. — Official News Release, ND Insurance Commissioner — Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reported that it has been a victim [...]

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NewsND Outdoors: – Mild Winters Good for Wildlife

We’re not the only one’s who love winter we’ve had. If the wildlife could talk, they’d probably be commenting on how nice it has been as well. And biologically, the soft conditions generally lead to stronger animals and better reproductive outcomes. We’ve got months to go, but things are looking good. Watch the video below. [...]

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CommentaryCommentary: There Is A Real Need For Legislative Studies

Occasionally, and on important issues, Legislators need the opportunity to take a long look and discover the nuance before acting on an issue. So says Rod St. Aubyn, a former Legislator writing at Say Anything Blog. [...]

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Quote: You May Take Our Lives, But You May Never Take Our Freedom!

I can not be a traitor, for I owe him no allegiance. He is not my Sovereign; he never received my homage; and whilst life is in this persecuted body, he never shall receive it. To the other points whereof... Learn More  

NewsFargo Parks Host Outdoor Hockey Tournament

The old-fashioned pond hockey tournament is hosted by the Fargo Park District and drew 28 teams to Edgewood Golf Course for the weekend long competition.     [...]

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NewsMinot Man Arrested for Massive Property Fire

The smell of smoke was in the air Sunday morning, and when it cleared, a Minot man was arrested for Endangerment by Fire. More details from KMOT. [...]

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Quote: Can You Imagine Today if These Were the Words…

In Asia we face an ambitious and aggressive China, but we have the will and we have the strength to help our Asian friends resist that ambition. Sometimes our folks get a little impatient. Sometimes they rattle their rockets some,... Learn More  

NewsNorth Dakota’s Pipeline Predicament

The second half of this article is most interesting, here’s the quote Lynn Helms on pipes that are already in the ground that stands out, “every inch of pipe that was put in the ground since 2006 to the end of 2013 pretty much was too small.” [...]

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NewsA High-tech Hotel Opening in Japan Will be Staffed by Multilingual Robots

A couple days ago The Minot Voice published some commentary by Mike Rowe on the minimum wage debate. Today, you’ll get a confirmation to his points — the world we live in is being slowly automated. Scroll down for the Mike Rowe article, it’s not far. [...]

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