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NewsFargo Flood Diversion Officials Approve Hiring Financing Consultant

A quick follow-up to a story from yesterday, while here in Minot our flood protection design work has gotten underway with no clear path to full project financing, in Fargo they’re exploring a private-public financing option to fast-track construction and lower costs. [...]

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NewsWork Begins on Minot Flood Protection Plan

Update: KX News interviewed City of Minot Public Works Director Dan Jonasson regarding this story. Catch the interview here. — Official News Release, City of Minot — Work has begun on the design of the first three phases of flood protection within the city of Minot. Survey crews, geotechnical crews and other personnel from the [...]

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Quote: On the Secret to Happiness…

Happiness is like a butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder. Learn More  

NewsHigh Speed Internet: Most of ND Well Served by Local Telecom Cooperatives

Recent reports have highlighted the solid service being delivered by North Dakota’s local telephone cooperatives, but the map at right hints at the possibility that we aren’t doing quite as well locally. The Minot Voice will be looking deeper on this issue. To read the full report from Telecompetitor, follow this link. Click the picture [...]

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NewsThank You: Kiai O Ka Lewa

Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Bomb Squadron has one of the coolest mottos in the Air Force. If you didn’t know already, it’s Hawaiian and it means ‘Guardians of the Upper Realm’. The article below features other cool Air Force mottos. [...]

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CommentaryWatch: Sweet Crude Man Camp

This video was released about a year ago so you may have seen it. If you haven’t, it is a beautifully shot, non-judgmental portrait of how some in the Bakken are living. [...]

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CommentaryThe Onion’s Former Editor on the Paris Terrorism

It’s commentary on the value of satire in a free democracy. If you’re conservative, ignore that fact that this comes from MSNBC and read it anyway, it is worth your time. [...]

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NewsCalifornia Upends It’s Drug War… Implications for Minot?

When you read the article you’ll learn that California has reduced non-violent drug and property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors resulting in less incarceration. Here in Minot we’re about to vote on a $40 million expansion of our jail. [...]

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NewsNew Antibiotic Prevents Bacteria From Adapting

A newly discovered antibiotic may prove shows promise in fighting superbugs. Teixobactin is still likely years away from your medicine cabinet, but early trials suggest it is successful at treating infections while preventing bacteria from adapting to it. [...]

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NewsND Chief Justice Addresses Legislature, Asks for More Judges & Staff

Chief Justice  Gerald VandWalle spoke before the Legislature on Wednesday. The message: we need more help in the form of people. VandeWalle called for four new judges and 15 additional staff members to help, particularly in oil-impacted counties. [...]

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NewsGarrison Having Second Thoughts About Burlesque Show

The show called ‘California Bad Girlz’ is scheduled for January 14-15 at Hunter’s Bar & Grill. Get the full story from the Mclean County Independent.   [...]

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NewsPolice In The Valley Concerned Over New Drug:Powder Fentanyl

A recent overdose death in Grand Forks has police warning people about a new drug called Fentanyl. It’s typically prescribed for pain, but in its powdered form it is dangerous and unpredictable. [...]

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NewsNew Position For City of Minot

The City of Minot may soon be looking for a planning director. The proposed new position would responsible for working with pre-established businesses along with developing a long-term comprehensive growth plan. [...]

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NewsFargo’s Private/Public Flood Protection Financing Idea May Get a Considered Look

Financing for the Fargo flood diversion plan may get another look as the diversion authorities finance committee recommended studying a private-public partnership. Proponents of the plan believe private companies will be faster and more affordable. Hmm…. [...]

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NewsDone Waiting for Trains… Enderlin Backs Off, Berthold Hits the Gas

Berthold may soon be ticketing train engineers if a train blocks both in-town crossings for more than 20 minutes. Meanwhile in Enderlin, the City repealed an ordinance making the same behavior illegal after a lawsuit was filed in Federal Court. [...]

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Quote: Ruminations on Our National Crisis

In America, we hurry — which is well; but when the day’s work is done, we go on thinking of losses and gains, we plan for the morrow, we even carry our business cares to bed with us…we burn up... Learn More