NewsOil Release Reported in McKenzie County
The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting a 600 barrel oil spill that was not contained on the site. The spill happened approximately 1 mile NW of Keene. [map_locations] [...]
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NewsMan drives $75 Truck to Work for 38 years
Let’s just chalk this up as impressive and leave it at that. [...]
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NewsPiano Playing Among Kids is on the Decline
And it’s not just kids playing them that’s on the decline, it’s people buying them too. It’s a cultural phenomenon that’s simply a sign of changing times. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: QuartzNewsComparing North Dakota and Alaska
North Dakota and Alaska have a lot in common these days. From oil-dependent state budgets to populations… James MacPhereson of the Associated Press calls attention to the similarities. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneNewsMonarch Butterflies Could be Declared Endangered
Population counts have declined by as much as 90% over the last 20 years and scientists are trying to find the reasons why. Anecdotally, I see fewer monarchs today than I did when I was a kid. [...]
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NewsNDSU Ag Department Releases 2015 Budgets and Work Sheets
NDSU’s annual Farm Management Planning Guide for 2015 is now available. The Guide gives producers some starting-point numbers and estimates that are helpful in planning for the 2015 growing season. The complete guide and worksheets are available here. The official news release on the 2015 projections follows below. — Official News Release, NDSU Ag Department — [...]
Read & ShareNewsInvestigation Into Ward County Jail Inmate Death
A preliminary report on the incident calls the jail’s supervision of the inmate ‘grossly inadequate.’ New staff have been hired and the jail population has been reduced as a result. Full story from KX News. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: KX NewsNewsThe California – North Dakota Gang Connection is Real
Nice work by the Dickinson Press following up on this story from last week… apparently the gang connections between California and Western North Dakota are significant. [...]
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NewsShare With Your Kids: Drug Abusing Couple Hang Out in Closet for Two Days
Here’s the thing… they thought it was locked; it wasn’t. Police discovered human feces and evidence of crack use. The couple has been charged with trespassing. Moral: Two days stuck in a closet crapping your pants… maybe crack is not the best choice. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Orlando SentinelNewsOil Country Funding Gets Top Billing at Legislative Session
The 2015 Legislature will convene on Tuesday, and oil country funding will be a popular topic throughout the session. Get a breakdown of the major issues and the potential impact of dropping oil prices on the session from Mike Nowatzki. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Dickinson PressNewsTensions Build in North Dakota over Common Core Education Standards
Say the words ‘Common Core’ and you’ll likely get a response in one way or another. And it looks like the issue will be addressed in the upcoming legislative session. [...]
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NewsOil Tank Fire Near Williston
A set of oil tanks is burning this morning after catching fire yesterday afternoon. No injuries are reported, the fire will be allowed to burn until all the oil is consumed. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: KX NewsNewsND 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. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: KUOW.orgNewsElevate: 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. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Life HackerNewsThe 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. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: QuartzNewsWinnipeg 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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