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CurioWhat It’s Like Living in the Coldest Town on Earth

North Dakota winters can be rough, and though the groundhog sentenced us to six more weeks of it, we still have a lot to be thankful for. Here’s one case where we’re clearly already on the side of the fence with the greener grass. [...]

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NewsValley City looking to Restrict E-Cigarette Sales

Valley City Officials are considering a law that would ban the sale of E-Cigarettes to minors, and health officials want the law to go further by completely banning all sales within the city. As health concerns regarding these devices rise, we’ll probably see more of this. [...]

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NewsThe Car Culture of America is Changing

More and more we need cars less and less — especially in the urban centers and cities. Here in North Dakota I suspect we’ll remain a long way behind the curve regarding this trend, but it’s an interesting article none the less. [...]

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NewsND Agriculture: Applications Being Accepted for Specialty Crop Grants

“Projects that promote the production, processing and use of specialty crops in the North Dakota are eligible for these grants,” said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. “Organizations, institutions and individuals are encouraged to submit proposals on their own or in partnerships.” [...]

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CurioHow LEGO Freaks Stack and Store Their LEGOs

If you’ve got kids, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve got LEGOs, and if you’ve got LEGOs, there’s pretty good chance you have a lot of them. Here’s your chance to learn how the truly obsessed manage the pieces that fuel their compulsion to build. [...]

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CommentaryGroundhog Day: A Meditation on Spiritual Practice

The under-appreciated spiritual significance of Ground Hog Day, the movie, is a laughing matter and a lesson on life wrapped in one.  The actual day seems like an excuse to have a midwinter party in Punxsutawney. Fortunately, for the rest of us there is a Super Bowl. [...]

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Quote: Yes, This Quote Will Be Featured Every Year on This Day

When Chekhov saw the long winter, he saw a winter bleak and dark and bereft of hope. Yet we know that winter is just another step in the cycle of life. But standing here among the people of Punxsutawney and... Learn More  

CurioGet The Minot Voice on Your Phone or Tablet…

Getting the Minot Voice on your phone or tablet is easy and only takes a few seconds. We’ll teach you how to add our icon to your home screen right now! [...]

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NewsSurge Bill Hot Topic at Legislative Forum

Minot area lawmakers have been holding biweekly meetings to keep you and I updated on what’s happening in Bismarck. Oil-impact spending was a popular topic at yesterday’s forum, and KX News has details on that and other topics covered including flood protection. [...]

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CurioMental Models: Solve Problems by Approaching Them from New Perspectives

The Minot Voice featured a quote from Richard Feynman a few days ago; then this article filtered though so it’s being shared. There’s a bit of math and science context here, but the lessons can and should be applied to any problem or circumstance. [...]

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NewsNew Bill May Spark Hemp Production in ND

Industrial hemp has long been stigmatized both socially and legally because of its close association with marijuana, but a bill in front of the 2015 legislature would help clear the path for agriculture producers interested in growing the product. [...]

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CurioAn Honest Letter from Your IT Department

If your job requires a computer, you can probably relate, and you’ll probably laugh. If your job does not require a computer, feel free to laugh at those of us who have jobs that require a computer. [...]

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NewsShake Shack IPO Portends Shakeup of Fast Food Industry

Shake Shack’s IPO was Friday and investors scooped up stock for the Manhattan-based burger chain driving the price up well beyond the forecast. With the early money betting hungry customers will follow, it’s a single event that illustrates broader changes taking place in the fast-food business. [...]

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NewsCleaning Up the Culture of Youth Sport

You’ve seen the headlines about the crazy mom or dad who starts a fight or the friendly competition that evolves to a  brawl. Incidents like this aren’t new, but are they becoming more prevalent? Is there anything we can do? A forum in Winnipeg will be asking a lot of those questions. [...]

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NewsLawmakers, Business Officials Aim to Attract Data Centers to North Dakota

We’ve always been a agricultural state, so we don’t we have any server farms? It turns out the ND Department of Commerce is working to attract the industry which houses large-scale computer information and hardware. [...]

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Quote: The Genesis of the First #1

We wrote a lot of stuff together, one on one, eyeball to eyeball. Like in 'I Want to Hold Your Hand,' I remember when we got the chord that made the song. We were in Jane Asher's house, downstairs in... Learn More