NewsMinot Air Force Base in Winter
If a picture says a thousand words, this one says 'wow' for every one of them. There's no news here, just a picture you need to see in full detail. [...]
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NewsAir Force Training Ground in S.W. North Dakota One Step Closer
The environmental impact study for the Powder River Training Complex is complete, the final decision to approve the expansion can take place after a 30 day waiting period. The expansion would more than double the space currently used for military training flights. [...]
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NewsTrain Derailment S.E. of Fargo
Thankfully the train was carrying lumber and other non-hazardous material. The incident on the B.N.S.F line included 32 cars, and is another reminder of the risks associated with transporting oil over the railways. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: InForumNewsCivics Exam as a Graduation Requirement?
The 2015 Legislature will consider a bill that would require high school graduates pass a civics exam similar to the one required to become a U.S. citizen. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneNewsSuperintendent Vollmer’s Comments on Energy Impact Dollars
In the current round of applying for State energy impact dollars, Minot’s status as a ‘hub city’ worked against Minot Public Schools. Superintendent Vollmer believes the formula for distributing those dollars needs an adjustment and is hopeful the 2015 legislature will address the issue. [...]
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NewsFlood Recovery: City Working Towards More CDBG Dollars
The Community Development Block Grant program has been funded with nearly a billion dollars, and the City of Minot qualifies to apply for those dollars because of the 2011 flood. City Manager Lee Staab outlined the application process at Monday’s City Council meeting. [...]
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CurioSamurai versus BB Gun
Ridiculous things on the Internet, it’s part of the P.B.A. mission. What you’re about to see doesn’t really seem possible… but there it is. [...]
Read & ShareCommentaryOne Guy’s Final Word on Ferguson
Everything about this story is sad, but it’s hard to look at the mainstream media’s reaction to the whole event and not think lynch mob. Matt Walsh, a popular and often controversial blogger, offers his final thoughts on the whole story. It’s worth reading. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Matt Walsh Blog & The BlazeNewsE-Cigarettes Contain Carcinogens Just Like Cigarettes
In one test case, e-cigarettes were found to have 10 times the amount of carcinogens as traditional cigarettes. Among the bad stuff created by these products that ends up being inhaled… formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Science AlertNewsPolitics: President Obama and Chief Justice Roberts
Chief Justice Roberts was appointed by George W. Bush, and his opinion on the Affordable Care Act litigation paved the way for implementation of the law. This is a good article on the major players in our system of checks and balances. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Los Angeles TimesNewsNDSU President Bresciani Chaufeurred to Many Events
Though the official title for the position is ‘Captain of Special Project Operations’, records obtained by the Fargo Forum indicate it may be more of a driving service for the N.D.S.U. President. [...]
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NewsMohall Rural Fire Department Gets $40,000 Grant
Farm Credit Services has awarded a $40,000 grant to the Mohall Rural Fire Department for use on equipment and other needs. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Renville County FarmerNewsDSU Assures Students Scholarships Will Be Honored
Amid the growing scandal over the mismanaged Dickinson State University Foundation, University President D.C. Coston sent students an email assuring them the scandal would not affect scholarships for the upcoming semester. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneNewsLaughing Sun Brewery to Begin Local Distribution
A small Bismarck brewery will soon be taking advantage of a new law that allows small producers to manage their own distribution. [...]
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NewsDowntown Snow Removal Tuesday & Wednesday
City crews will be hauling snow from downtown Minot beginning at midnight (12:00 AM) Tuesday, Dec. 2nd and at midnight (12:00 AM) Wednesday, Dec. 3rd. Avenues will be cleared in the overnight hours on Tuesday, and Streets will be cleared in the overnight hours on Wednesday. Downtown residents and downtown business owners are reminded that, [...]
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NewsWeekend Crime Updates
A couple stories from local media that qualify in the for your information department. Two men were arrested for stealing $8,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart on Friday. Get the details on what appears to be a traveling criminal operation from from KX News. A Minot man was arrested for assaulting his wife and threatening further [...]
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