CurioOn This Day | Cow Country
The eastern part of the state has never acted as though it considered that the western part of North Dakota was more than a mere cow country, very sparsely settled and developed scarcely at [...]
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CurioOn This Day | Teddy the Redeemer
The people may not take kindly to the new party idea. One thing is certain, Roosevelt will be in the thick of the fray somewhere, thought it seems too bad that he could not [...]
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CurioA Cozy December Sunday in Minot | Sunday, December 22nd
Goodness, what a delightful Sunday morning here in North Dakota! The wind’s whipping around just like back home, but Arny’s 2.0 is warm as Aunt Em’s kitchen, and twice as fragrant with their Christmas buffet brunch. The way those savory aromas swirl about certainly puts a person in mind of the holidays. After filling my [...]
Read & ShareNewsHoeven: Senate Passes Legislation to Help Make Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library a Reality
The U.S. Senate has greenlit a pivotal step toward bringing the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to life, thanks to legislation championed by Senator John Hoeven. This bipartisan effort, inspired by the success of the Abraham Lincoln Library, empowers the Department of the Interior to award grants for its establishment while ensuring federal dollars aren’t used [...]
Read & ShareNewsParty City is going out of business, closing all of its stores, Minot Store Presumed included
Party City, once the life of many celebrations, is closing its doors for good. As of December 20, CEO Barry Litwin informed employees that the company would halt operations immediately. Known as the go-to store for party supplies, Party City boasted over 850 locations across the U.S. during its prime. Earlier this year, they filed [...]
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NewsHow a North Dakota court battle could bankrupt global titan of environmental activism
Nearly eight years after the tumultuous protests over the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock, the conflict has evolved from the sprawling protests to the courtroom. Energy Transfer, the pipeline’s owner, squares off against environmental giant Greenpeace in what’s shaping up to be one of North Dakota’s most complex civil cases. It’s a $300 million [...]
Read & Share sourced from: InForumNewsEfforts underway to keep EPIC projects alive
In Minot, two ambitious development projects are finding their footing amidst financial turbulence. The Big “M” building and The Tracks—a mixed-use development near the new Trinity medical campus — are both moving forward despite EPIC Companies’ bankruptcy. There is renewed construction at The Tracks, while leadership of the Big “M” project as working on a [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Minot Daily NewsNewsCommerce Dept. LIFT Loan Program Awards Funding to Four Tech and Manufacturing Companies in Fargo
North Dakota is making waves with its latest investment in tech innovation, awarding over a million dollars to four promising companies through the Legacy Investment for Technology (LIFT) program. The full news release from the Department of Commerce follows below, it’s notable for where these investments are being made. The North Dakota Department of Commerce [...]
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NewsNorth Dakota sees continued growth with record population estimate of 796,568 in 2024
North Dakota is buzzing with life as its population hits an all-time high of 796,568, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. This surge, the largest since 2020, underscores the state’s magnetism—drawing folks with prospects of jobs, low taxes, and a top-notch quality of life. With Cass and Burleigh counties leading the [...]
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CurioOn This Day | December 21
On this day pilgrims ran aground in Massachusetts, Marie Curie discovered something that later made her sick, and a newspaper began playing around with words. In Minot, local farmers participated in the first episode of the The Bachelor, being decent was still free, and we were gearing up for a little self love. [...]
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CurioOn This Day | Farmers Want Wives!
"If I can find a nice Chicago girl built kind of large," said P.G. Melby, who owns 7,000 acres at Hatton, and is a director of the Famers and Merchants National bank, "I'm certainly [...]
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CurioOn This Day | Harsh Words For Inflation (And Those Who Contribute to it)
Like the proverbial worm that turns when it is trodden upon, the public unable to any longer endure the extortions of trusts, combinations and conspiracies, is turning against the excessively high price of living [...]
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CurioOn This Day | North Dakota Appreciation Week!
It means that 2,000,000 newspapers will be sent out of the state during the week, bearing the glad news of the state's natural resources and prosperity. It means that 100,000 essays on North Dakota [...]
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CurioOn This Day | Courtesy is the Cheapest Commodity
"Courtesy" has been called one of the cheapest commodities in the world. It can be handed out at all times, and on every occasion, without the slightest loss to the dispenser. It ranks at [...]
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CurioA View from West Egg: Winter’s Most Enchanting Affairs | Saturday, December 21st
The most marvelous affair unfolds this afternoon at Dakota Square, old sport – a symphony of tubas, if you can imagine such grandeur. The brass gleamed under the winter lights, each player adorned in their holiday finest, creating the sort of spectacle that makes one believe in the extraordinary possibilities of ordinary moments. I stood [...]
Read & ShareCurioWhile You Wait: 3 Ways To Make Your City More Joyful, Hopeful and Active This Advent
At church a few weeks ago, we heard an unconventional reminder: even though Thanksgiving was over and many of us had set up our trees and lights, even though the stores were decked out in red and green ornaments…it is not Christmas yet. It’s the season of Advent. In the traditional church calendar, Advent is [...]
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