Quote: On the Rightful Place of a Clown
I remain just one thing, and one thing only — and that is a clown. It places me on a far higher plane than any politician.
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NewsFunding for Rural Flood Program Discussed in Senate Committee
Funding for one of the likely first steps in the Souris Valley flood protection plan, the StARR program, was the topic in a Senate Committee meeting Thursday. Senator David O’Connell proposed raising the funding level by $11 million to $121 million total. Full details from KX News. [...]
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NewsOil Patch Surge Funding Passes in Senate
The oil-patch spending bill has grown to more than $1.1 billion, yet it sailed through the Senate nearly unopposed, passing 44-2. The bill is designed fast-track funding for the oil-impacted western part of the state so projects can get underway first thing this spring. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneNewsWATCH: Citizen-Funded Solar Sail Will Fly in May
A small spacecraft powered entirely by the sun and funded by people like you and me will take flight in May. Get the details and a video animation that shows the design concept from Science Alert. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Science AlertNewsHjelmstad Appointed Chairman of ND Board of Higher Education
Minot’s Terry Hjelmstad has been appointed Chairman of the State Board of Higher Education. Anna Burleson of the Grand Forks Herald has the details as well as updates on other issues before the board. [...]
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NewsRevised Forecast Predicts $4 billion Drop in N.D. Oil and Gas Tax Revenue
Legislators will be working off a newly revised revenue forecast as they plan the budget for the next biennium. Lower oil prices and a lower tax rate for oil producers (as a result of the lower prices) will result in $4 billion less in revenue. [...]
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NewsMinot Park District Moves Forward on the ‘MARC’, Proposes New Funding Method for District
The Minot Park District and Park Board held a public forum at the Municipal Auditorium this afternoon to present and discuss recommendations on a possible Minot rec center. The proposed facility is the result of months of work by IBIS Enterprises, the consulting group that was hired to survey Minot’s stakeholder organizations and develop the [...]
Read & ShareNewsThe Not-So-Crazy Plan to Build an Ice-Skating Highway Through Edmonton
When you’re forced to live with 6 months of winter, maybe you should learn to skate. And if you live in Edmonton, your morning commute could also be your exercise and daily skate — if this innovative idea comes to pass. [...]
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NewsCrosby Teacher Turns the Table on Student Learning
A Crosby teacher has found a way to take a break, but keep the students learning. He put the kids in charge of teaching the lesson, and the results are encouraging. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Crosby JournalNews‘Welcome to Leith’ Packing Theaters at Sundance
The story of Leith and the attempted takeover by a white supremacist has gone to the big screen, and the documentary movie, “Welcome to Leith, Know Your Neighbors,”, is drawing strong reviews and packing theaters at the Sundance Film Festival. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneQuote: On the Pillars of Western Civilization
Western civilization, it seems to me, stands by two great heritages. One is the scientific spirit of adventure — the adventure into the unknown, an unknown which must be recognized as being unknown in order to be explored; the demand...
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NewsLong-term Flood Protection Likely to Start in Rural Areas
Part II of Jim Olson’s look at the state of long-term flood protection in the Souris Valley continues with this feature on one of the likely first steps — protecting many of the rural residents and properties. Of course, everything depends on funding. [...]
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CurioWithout This Woman’s Help, Lewis and Clark Were Goners
The Smithsonian Channel’s Aerial America features a couple short videos that show off North Dakota and some of her history. If you follow the link out, make sure you scroll down after the Sacajawea video to catch videos on Teddy Roosevelt and John Jacob Astor. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Smithsonian ChannelNewsBill to Encourage Use of Natural Gas Vehicles
The bill would provide financial incentives to retail locations that install natural gas filling equipment and grants to consumers who purchase or convert vehicles to run on natural gas. Full details from Bakken.com. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Bakken.comCommentaryCommentary on Keeping Schools Safe
A few bills on school safety are working through the legislature. One bill would provide funding for school resource officers, another would allow for specially permitted concealed weapons. For more details and some valuable commentary check out Rob Port’s thoughts at Say Anything Blog.com. [...]
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NewsU.S. House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking
Congressman Cramer issued a news release on House of Representative action against human trafficking. In total, twelve bills were passed which address the issue in whole and reach into areas such as law enforcement, victim support, foster care, awareness training, and welfare. The legislation passed by the U.S. House today will complement work currently underway in [...]
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