NewsBy the Numbers: Binge Drinking & Alcohol Poisoning Deaths
The CDC released some numbers on the amount of binge drinking and the number of deaths that are a result of alcohol poisoning. The most at risk group… men aged 35-64. Read the full news release below or check out the gallery for the quick fact slides. — Official News Release, Center for Disease [...]
Read & ShareNewsVideo: Dalrymple State Of The State Speech Seemed Written For A Different North Dakota
Rob Port at Say Anything Blog uploaded Governor Dalrymple’s entire State of the State speech given yesterday at the opening of the 2015 Legislative session. Watch the video below, read Rob’s commentary here. [...]
Read & ShareNewsVinyl Record Sales in 2014 Were the Highest They’ve Been Since 1993
The state of the music business has been in flux for the past decade as it evolves to meet the demands of changing technology but in a retro movement that’s surprising, vinyl record sales are on the increase. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: VoxNewsThese Are the Two Most Earth-Like Planets Ever Discovered
In the world of science these are often referred to as ‘Goldilocks’ planets because the conditons needed to support life are considered just right. [...]
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NewsMaryland City Councilman Learns About the Streisand Effect
The more you try to prevent people from seeing something, the more people will see it. A Maryland City Councilman is learning the hard way after he demanded the local newspaper ask permission before using his name in a story. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: VoxNewsESPN is finally available without a hefty cable package, but the bundle’s not going anywhere
Dish Network unveiled a plan for on demand video that will include ESPN. The price: $20 per month. It’s yet another step towards competition based marketplace for cable television. Chord cutters rejoice! [...]
Read & Share sourced from: QuartzNewsPlans Approved for Elkhorn Ranch Gravel Pit
A gravel pit will now be part of the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch. The Forest Service acquired the land in 2007 but failed to secure the mineral rights. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Dickinson PressNewsND Association of Counties Oppose Making Property Taxes Available Online
It’s a bill that would make it easier to search who owns what, and what taxes are paid on each property. Ward County does not have this service available online but would be required to provide it if the bill passes. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: InForumNewsFargo Renaissance Zone Extended 5 years
Downtown development incentives have been extended by the City of Fargo for an additional five years. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: InForumNewsMinot Woman Pursues American Idol Dreams
Relocating from Las Vegas to Minot wasn’t enough to slow down Vanessa Melvin’s music ambitions. The Minot Air Force Base resident is a competitor on this season’s American Idol. [...]
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NewsMinot Competing for Significant Federal Funds
The City of Minot’s Finance Committee approved using 2015 Sales tax dollars towards competing in the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s Disaster Resiliency Competition. Up for grabs are portions of a billion dollars that is being made available to disaster impacted communities. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: KMOTNewsLocal School Superintendents Comment on Train & Bus Concerns
In reaction to this week’s tragic collision between a train and a bus in Larimore, Lauran Donovan of the Bismarck Tribune reached out to Berthold and Ray School districts for comment. Catch the story here. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneNewsSandpiper Oil Pipeline Hearing Draws Crowded House in Duluth
Public Hearings over the routing of Enbridge’s Sandpiper pipeline are drawing big crowds in Minnesota. Meetings have been held in Saint Paul and Duluth and are scheduled for Bemidji, Crookston and St. Cloud. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks HeraldCurioIn The Cold Weather… Layer Up, But Avoid Sweating
Need some practical advice for staying comfortable on our bitter cold days? Valley News Live delivers with this short video segment. [...]
Read & ShareNewsCommittee Hears Parking Pits Plan
The City of Minot’s Finance Committee heard a report on the downtown parking lot fiasco. A full estimate of the money required to get the projects moving is expected for Monday’s full City Council meeting. [...]
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