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NewsHomestead at Watford City will be 720-acre, Master-Planned Community

The development plans continue in Watford City. This project is set to get underway this spring, and will be developed in multiple phases. [...]

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NewsWatford City Asked to Back Loan for Golf Course Expansion

There’s talk of expanding Watford City’s Fox Hills golf course from 9 to 18 holes, but in order to get it done the City would need to take on between $3.5-4 million worth of debt. Get the full story from the McKenzie County Farmer. [...]

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NewsClick here to watch the ‘Trafficked’ Documentary

The Forum Communication’s Trafficked series is wrapping with a video documentary, you can watch it here. If the video below doesn’t play, follow this link to view it on the Trafficked website. [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota’s Flu Season Rages On…

So far this season North Dakota has seen over 3,000 verified cases including seven fatalities, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk and save yourself from the misery. [...]

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NewsDiederich Resigns from ND Higher Ed Board

Kristen Diederich resigned from the North Dakota Board of Higher Education on Wednesday. It’s the latest chapter in one of North Dakota’s most contentious political debates. Diederich hopes her resignation and new board members will lead to improved relations with legislators. [...]

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NewsChecking Your Furnace

Valley News Live in Fargo recently featured a series of live reports with a Fargo furnace and heating expert. The service company isn’t local to Minot, but the lessons and good advice still apply. Check out the videos below. The videos view-protected so they can’t be embedded on this website, but follow the links to [...]

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NewsMeet The Classroom Of The Future…

How many times has that title been written? That said, technology is finally reaching thresholds for user friendliness and easy adoption that are likely to bring converts to new ideas. Here’s one integrated classroom to learn from. [...]

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NewsIowa’s Largest City Sues Over Farm Fertilizer Runoff In Rivers

When farms and ranches over fertilize, rain carries the unabsorbed fertilizer into the watershed. And according the City of Des Moines, those added nitrates in water pose a health risk and add costs to water treatment. [...]

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NewsLegislative Resolution Calls For Study Of Local Budget Transparency

Do lawmakers and the public need more transparency from local governments? A legislative resolution calling for just that got a unanimous ‘do pass’ recommendation from the Senate  Political Subdivisions Committee. [...]

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CurioNext Time You’re at the Lake… Balance Rocks?

The guy’s name is Michael Grab, and this post is perfect for the P.B.A..  There are more people who practice this art than you might realize, but I think there are still more who make a point of kicking them over. [...]

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Curio50 Americans Summarize Their Home State In One Perfectly Sarcastic Sentence

When it comes to humor, it’s O.K. to occasionally point the finger at yourself — just as these 50 people did when talking about their state. [...]

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NewsYoung Curlers Meet in Devils Lake, Compete for National, World Recognition

Devils Lake is set to host the National Junior Curling Championships. The tournament begins Saturday, January 17th and runs through the 24th. Check the story from Adam Ladwig and WDAZ for more. [...]

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NewsCity looking for snowbusters

The City of Regina is reaching out to residents with competition designed to help keep the sidewalks clear of snow. Residents can nominate their neighbors who go above and beyond, with the winner receiving a snowblower at season’s end. [...]

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NewsObama Administration Plan Will Aim to Slash Methane Emissions

President Obama’s climate action plan is putting methane gas emissions that result from oil and gas exploration in his crosshairs. A proposal unveiled today would cut methane emissions by 45% by the year 2025. [...]

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NewsDalrymple Announces Appointments to Higher Education Board

— Official News Release — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today announced the appointments of Nicholas Hacker and Greg Stemen to the State Board of Higher Education. Hacker, of Bismarck, will replace Terry Hjelmstad following the completion of Hjelmstad’s term on June 30. Stemen, of Fort Ransom, will replace Grant Shaft whose term also expires June 30. [...]

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