CurioOn This Day | City Band Debuts!
The first public appearance of the Minot City Band will be made Sunday afternoon when the organization appears in a concert presented in the high school auditorium at three o’clock. [...]
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CurioOn This Day | Early Westlie Motors
“Although the volume of business done with the Model T Ford car in this point in the Minot territory amounted to more than 700 units a year and totaled over $500,000 in one year, [...]
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CurioOn This Day | The Automobile Edition
The Spirit of Modernism, flashing through the field of art, is balanced by a companion movement in the automobile field. In crucial work and engineering refinements, the enhancement of beauty and mechanical performance rides [...]
Read & ShareNewsNorth Dakota House committee advances library content bill
North Dakota lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would require public libraries to create restricted sections for materials deemed obscene—though defining what qualifies remains a point of contention. Supporters argue it’s about protecting children, while opponents warn of vague language, high costs, and the risk of mass book challenges. With a potential price [...]
Read & Share sourced from: North Dakota MonitorCurioNC House panel advances bill restricting K-12 student cell phone use
North Carolina lawmakers are weighing how far schools should go in limiting student cell phone use. A new bill moving through the state House would require school districts to set policies on phones during class but stops short of a full ban. Some advocates want stricter “bell-to-bell” restrictions, arguing phones disrupt learning and fuel cyberbullying. [...]
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CurioSocial media design is key to protecting kids online
Social media isn’t inherently good or bad—it all depends on how it’s designed. While platforms offer teens opportunities for connection, creativity, and support, they also expose them to cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and addictive behaviors. Lawmakers are debating broad restrictions, but researchers argue for a different approach: redesigning platforms to prioritize safety while preserving benefits. Features [...]
Read & Share sourced from: The ConversationSportsNDSU guard Darik Dissette to enter transfer portal
Change is coming for North Dakota State basketball. Minot’s own Darik Dissette, a former Mr. Basketball and key contributor for the Bison, has entered the transfer portal after two seasons in Fargo. While his minutes were limited, he showed flashes of potential—most notably with a 16-point performance late in the season. KMOT News has the [...]
Read & Share sourced from: KMOTNewsNorth Dakota Senate passes bill addressing false information in political advertisements
North Dakota lawmakers are looking to tighten the rules on political messaging. The state Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at curbing misleading ads, expanding existing laws to include social media, text messages, and phone calls. Supporters argue that evolving election tactics demand updated protections, especially after recent controversies over deceptive campaign texts. While enforcement [...]
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NewsGraphic emails from Ray Holmberg outline sex crimes, years of preying on children
For decades, Ray Holmberg was a fixture in North Dakota politics. Now, newly unsealed court documents reveal the disturbing extent of his crimes. Prosecutors say Holmberg used his position to prey on children—both abroad and in the communities he once served—leveraging power and influence to exploit the most vulnerable. His actions, detailed in explicit court [...]
Read & Share sourced from: InForumCurioBold and collaborative approaches are needed to solve Idaho’s physician shortage (and why it matters in North Dakota)
Idaho’s doctor shortage isn’t just a statistic—it’s a growing crisis affecting nearly every corner of the state. With 43 of 44 counties facing a healthcare provider shortage, access to medical care is increasingly limited, leading to worse health outcomes. While partnerships with out-of-state medical schools help train new doctors, too many leave and never return. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Idaho Capital SunNewsJury finds Greenpeace must pay more than $650M in case over Dakota Access protest activities
A North Dakota jury has delivered a staggering verdict: Greenpeace must pay more than $660 million in damages to the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline. The case, rooted in the heated 2016-2017 protests, pitted free speech against allegations of defamation and unlawful interference. Energy Transfer calls it a victory for accountability, while Greenpeace vows [...]
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NewsMurder weapon, window screen, and a true crime show highlight latest testimony in Nichole Rice trial
The trial of Nichole Rice is unfolding in Grand Forks, with investigators revisiting a case that remained unsolved for years. Testimony on the second day focused on key evidence—the murder weapon, a suspicious window screen, and the role of a true crime TV series in renewing the investigation. Prosecutors questioned law enforcement about why Rice [...]
Read & Share sourced from: KMOTCommentaryNorth Dakota’s Delegation Should Face Voters
North Dakotans deserve answers. With tensions rising over U.S.-Canada relations, federal workforce cuts, and the balance of power in Washington, the state’s congressional delegation—Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Rep. Julie Fedorchak—must step forward. These aren’t abstract policy debates; they impact tourism, jobs, and the lives of thousands. Thoughtful town halls, not scripted [...]
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CurioAfter a Career in the Field, a Game Warden Has Stories
Like many growing up hunting, fishing and trapping, my memories of our North Dakota game wardens were my first exposure to natural resource law enforcement. In LaMoure, it was Harold Bellin. In Valley City, Delbert Tibke. Before becoming a game warden myself, I rode along with Ken Skuza – now a game warden in Riverdale [...]
Read & ShareNewsSD farmer flexes drought-fighting muscle in face of dry conditions
The South Dakota region has seen some wet weather in recent days, but the entire state is still in varying levels of drought status. That has farmers prepping for a potentially dry planting and growing season. Data show persistent droughts have become a headache for farmers in this part of the country, even with South [...]
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CurioOn This Day | Beware of the Wolves of Unscrupulous Media
The above 'story' was printed recently in the Saturday Blade published in Chicago. The Blade has a very large circulation and its editor, W. E. Boyce, has become a millionaire publishing just such truck [...]
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