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NewsND Oil Could Face Higher Taxes on the West Coast

Oil that arrives Washington and Oregon refineries via ocean tanker is taxed differently than oil that arrives via train. Lawmakers in both states are looking at revising that policy to add more money for managing issues resulting from increased oil-by-train activity. [...]

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NewsElevate: The Daily App for Training Your Brain

Evidence has shown that if we treat our brain like a muscle and give it a daily workout, it will perform better for us. Here’s an app for your phone or tablet that will make it fun and easy. [...]

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NewsThe Economics of Canada’s Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve

Yes, it’s a real thing. Yes, there are real economic principles at work. Yes, you should read it. [...]

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NewsWinnipeg River Trail Open or Skating

If life gives you winter, maybe you should make do with winter recreation. And that’s exactly what Winnipeg is doing with this creative outdoor recreation idea. [...]

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NewsGas Below $2 in Fargo

Gas prices in the Fargo area dropped below $2 per gallon. A quick look at Minot’s prices via Mapquest’s Gas Prices (http://gasprices.mapquest.com/station/us/nd/minot) shows our lowest price holding around $2.40. [...]

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News2 Men Charged for Possession of Over 4 Lbs. of Heroin

A routine traffic stop led to a major drug bust on I-94. The officer noticed suspicious behavior and ordered a search of the car. The find — 4.5 pounds of heroin worth approximately $2.5 million. [...]

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NewsOutdoors Online: 2015 Legislative Issues

As the 2015 Legislature advances through the session, North Dakota Game and Fish will be keeping an eye on bills that may touch on outdoor issues. To stay up to date, follow the link here. Check out the video below for an overview on information provided. Tentative hunting season open dates are also included in [...]

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NewsU.S. Easing of Oil Export Restrictions Challenges OPEC’s Strategy

It looks like there will be some softening of  oil export restrictions. The result may allow U.S. produced oil to enter the global markets. It’s a small bit of good news for producers during the downward price plunge. [...]

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NewsA New S.E. Minot Fire Station?

With the outward growth of the city, Minot’s Fire Department is covering almost twice amount of area they were just a few years ago. The solution they’re lobbying for… a new fire station on the Southeast side of town. Get the full story from KX News. [...]

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NewsNew Years Resolutions: Trick Yourself into Keeping Them…

The scientific term is ‘implementation intentions’, and if you use them to your advantage, you’ll trick your brain into making you act on your resolutions. If you read the article slowly, the good advice will stick with you… [...]

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NewsEstevan Vacancy Rate on the Rise

In the heart of Saskatchewan’s Bakken oil activity, Estevan’s housing situation has been much like Minot and Williston’s — high rents, low vacancy rates, but that is starting to change. While rents remain high, vacancy rates are starting to normalize. [...]

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NewsOne Year Later: Casselton Train Derailment

It’s been a year since the train derailment in Casselton made national headlines. This is good touch-point article on what has happened since the derailment to help prevent something like this from happening again. [...]

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NewsFormer NFL Receiver Working as Intern at The Huffington Post

Where there’s a negative story about these guys, we the media generally won’t shut up about it, but there are good stories too. Here’s one about Donte Stallworth, a former NFL receiver who’s going back to the bottom of the ladder after a career playing football. [...]

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NewsLearn: A Pool, a Plate, and a Physics Lesson…

If you’re the curious, life-long learner type you might get a kick out of the latest from Physics Girl. In four minutes, it covers everything you can learn by dragging a plate through the water in a pool.   [...]

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