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CurioOn This Day | Minot’s 50th Anniversary Postponed

The committee trusts, therefore, that you realize and appreciate the difficulties confronting us in attempting in 1937 a celebration that would be a credit to Minot and its people as hosts. May we, therefore, [...]

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CurioOn This Day | The Game and Fish Football

This system is in effect in Pennsylvania and in South Dakota which are the two leading states in game conservation. With this department out of politics, North Dakota will eventually become a hunters' paradise. [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Transient Camp to State Park

House Bill 145, which provides for the conversion of the former federal transient camp near Lake Metigoshe into the public state park, in introduced by Representatives Arthur Benno of the 29th district and Frazier [...]

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CurioOn This Day | The Long Flood Fight

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the war department will hold a joint meeting in Minot Feb. 17 on matters relative to Mouse river flood control. [...]

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NewsDistance between animal feedlots and ND towns still up for debate

North Dakota lawmakers are still sorting out a thorny agricultural issue getting to the heart of local zoning restrictions for animal feedlot operations. The state is looking to revise standards capping setbacks a county or township puts in place when figuring out how close feedlots can sit near a community. State agricultural leaders want more [...]

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CurioThere’s Never Been a More Dangerous Time to Use Street Drugs. Here’s Why.

Synthetic opioids are reshaping the global drug trade, and nitazenes—highly potent and often deadlier than fentanyl—are at the center of the storm. First synthesized decades ago, these drugs have re-emerged in illicit markets, fueling overdose spikes from the UK to North America. Cheap to produce and easy to smuggle, nitazenes are slipping into heroin supplies, [...]

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NewsRay Holmberg to be sentenced next month for traveling abroad with plans to sexually abuse children

A former North Dakota senator, Ray Holmberg, faces sentencing next month for traveling abroad with intentions to sexually exploit minors. His hearing is set for March 26 in Fargo, where he could receive up to 30 years in prison. Holmberg, who served in the North Dakota Senate for decades, pleaded guilty after admitting to seeking [...]

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CurioScientists Found The Driving Force Behind Your Darkest Impulses

Some people cut corners. Others manipulate. A few take pleasure in cruelty. Psychologists have long studied these dark personality traits individually, but researchers now argue they share a common root. They call it the D factor—a unifying thread behind narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and more. Like general intelligence, this dark core influences a range of behaviors, [...]

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NewsMSU Lifelong Learning Institute offers multiple ceramics classes in February

**MINOT, N.D.** – Minot State University’s Lifelong Learning Institute will offer multiple ceramics classes as part of its Spring 2025 class schedule, including open studio, beginner, and advanced methods. “We are very pleased to have recently retired professor Linda Olson ’84 continue to teach the region by offering multiple ceramics classes for the entire community,” said [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota State Tax Commissioner reminds North Dakotans of property tax credits

North Dakota residents may find some relief this tax season through property tax credits aimed at easing financial strain. The Homestead Property Tax Credit and Renter’s Refund programs are designed for homeowners and renters alike. Eligibility includes those aged 65 or older, or individuals with permanent or total disabilities. For those who qualify, these credits [...]

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NewsCommittee ponders role of MAGIC Fund Screening Committee

The MAGIC Fund Screening Committee was once the first checkpoint for economic development proposals in Minot. Now, it barely meets. Under revised guidelines, the Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) has taken over much of the early review process, leaving some wondering whether the screening committee still serves a real purpose—or if it’s just a procedural [...]

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NewsNew data reveals how much it costs to live in different North Dakota counties

If you’re curious about the cost of living in North Dakota, recent data from Job Service sheds light on the disparities across counties. McKenzie County takes the lead as the priciest, driven largely by its oil industry. In comparison, Ward County sits on the higher range. Understanding these figures is essential for both newcomers and [...]

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CurioBjörk’s Show Of Plenty

Björk’s artistic journey defies conventional boundaries, intertwining concert, theatre, and visual art into an experience like no other. Her recent _Cornucopia_ tour, now immortalized in a concert film, showcases her relentless pursuit of innovation. Featuring unique instruments, a 360-degree soundscape, and stunning visuals, it’s a testament to her dedication to craft. As the tour wraps [...]

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NewsNorth Dakotan following Doug Burgum to Interior Department

Andrea Travnicek, a former member of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s Cabinet and Minot native, has been nominated to the position of U.S. assistant secretary of the Interior. If confirmed, she will work alongside Burgum, who recently took on the role of Interior secretary. Travnicek brings extensive experience from her previous government roles, including her [...]

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CurioCo-Living Provides Community, Not Just Housing

Noah Tang’s journey from recent divorce to practical solution reveals an approach to the housing crisis that is often overlooked. Living alone in a spacious Victorian house, he transformed his spare rooms into affordable rentals for students and interns. This arrangement not only eased his mortgage concerns but also addressed a growing need for flexible [...]

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