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NewsAmazon to Start Testing Delivery Drones

The FAA has given Amazon permission to conduct outdoor research on the drone delivery system. The fact that UND, the Grand Forks Air Force Base, and the City of Grand Forks are partnering to move this technology forward makes this a local story. [...]

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NewsCharge against Baesler dropped, Read the Full Report

Rob Port at Say Anything Blog has got the full arrest report and investigation notes on State Superintendent of  Public Schools Kristen Baesler arrest. His take, lot’s of bad decisions, nothing near worth prosecuting. Read it all for yourself on Say Anything. [...]

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NewsGov. Dalrymple Signs Corporate Farming Bill

For the first time in 83 years, non-family owned corporate farmers will be able to operate dairy and swine farms. The bill was signed by Governor Dalrymple Friday. More from WDAZ out of Fargo. [...]

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NewsThe Simple, Elegant Algorithm That Makes Google Maps Possible

Have you ever wondered how Google does what they do? Here’s a little background on the algorithm makes their maps engine tick. It’s a bit technical, but there’s enough clarification for the lay-person to appreciate what they’ve accomplished. [...]

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NewsDakota Square Mall Renovation Starts in April

Dakota Square Mall will be undergoing a significant refresh and renovation. The project will get going in April and be completed by mid-November. Renderings of the completed project are below as well as the full news release. — Official News Release, Dakota Square Mall — Minot, ND – (March 17, 2015) – Today officials with Dakota [...]

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CurioThe Economics of The Hudsucker Proxy

The Hudsucker Proxy is a Coen brother’s classic from 1994 starring Tim Robbins and Paul Newman and buried deep within the period sets and witty story telling are some economic lessons. Andrew Heaton of Econ Pop mines the movie for the valuable principles on display and presents them in this informative and entertaining econ lesson. [...]

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NewsBismarck Man Falls Victim to Online Romance Scam

There’s no shortage of people trying to take advantage of other people on the Internet and KMOT covers one man’s experience. The Minot Voice’s golden rule of the Internet: If it sounds too good to be true, it is. [...]

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NewsOPEC Expects to Run US Shale Out of the Market by the End of the Year

News: There’s been little doubt as to where market pressures that caused the drop in oil prices are coming from — OPEC. Commentary: We’re guessing the intangible quality that is American ingenuity was left out of Saudi’s calculations when they planned their strategy. [...]

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NewsPesticides and Bees: It’s Complex

There’s been growing coverage of honey bees in recent years, specifically of a phenomenon being called colony collapse disorder. And as scientists have worked to find the cause, what they seem to be finding is not a single smoking gun, but a whole bunch of them. [...]

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NewsMeasure to Allow Alcohol Sales on Sunday Before Noon Passes Senate

A bill that would make a Sunday morning bloody mary  a little easier to purchase has now passed the Senate after quick amendment that would prevent off sale and a second vote. If signed, the bill would allow alcohol sales at 11 a.m. on Sundays. [...]

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NewsFarm Groups Oppose One-Cent Sales Tax for Rec Center

Ward County Farm Bureau and Ward County Farmers Union have spoken out against the proposed 1 cent sales tax and the new funding method for the Park District. [...]

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NewsDo it Now: Minot Public Schools Kindergarten Enrollment

Minot Public Schools is encouraging all families with a child starting school next year to get in touch to set an appointment for enrolling your future student. The M.P.S. news release is below. — Official News Release, Minot Public Schools — Enrolling your child in Minot Public Schools Minot Public Schools want parent/guardians of elementary, [...]

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NewsMyths of the Bakken – Will one Lateral Wellbore Drain a Spacing Unit?

Are you curious about how oil companies and drillers know where their wells are drawing oil from? Kathy Neset of Neset Consulting gets technical on spacing the horizontal sections of wells and how they’re determined. [...]

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NewsThe Inspiring Sled Dogs and Stunning Views at Iditarod

Storytelling and stunning photography from the most grueling race on the planet. [...]

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NewsSelf Driving Taxis: How Would They Affect the World

Data analysis shows that a single self-driving taxi would be able to replace as many as 10 privately owned vehicles. Efficiencies on that scale will be attractive to private sector businesses, which means — it’s not a matter of if, but when this technology will be adopted. [...]

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NewsRiding in the Self Driving Mercedes-Benz F 015

We’ve covered self-driving cars in the past because it looks like they’re a big part of the future, but this article give you a chance to actually get inside of one. It’s not yet even a concept car, Mercedes is calling it a ‘research’ car, and the ideas they’re researching are cool! [...]

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