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CurioWild horses tied to Theodore Roosevelt’s past ‘integral to honoring ranching experiences’

by: Josh Wolsky | January 29, 2023

Horses or no horses? That’s the question the National Park Service is currently asking with regards to the wild livestock the runs the badlands of Teddy Roosevelt National Park. The reason the Park Service is asking: they’re not sure their mandate to preserve and conserve native ecosystems aligns with having horses in the park. But [...]

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CommentaryIndigenous knowledge is key to sustainable food systems

by: Josh Wolsky | January 29, 2023

Have you noticed the price of food increasing? Have you noticed shelves empty? They’re two questions that invite a third: have you noticed how vulnerable we are to the industrialized and corporate shareholder driven food systems? They’re three questions that invite a fourth: are there other methods or ways to hedge against our dependence current [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota lawmakers looking to roll back regulations against carrying guns in North Dakota

by: Josh Wolsky | January 29, 2023

Here’s the list: House Bill 1483, House Bill 1404, House Bill 1194, House Bill 1341, House Bill 1339, and House Bill 1401. They’re all bills to expand gun rights and where gun owners can legally carry their guns in North Dakota. The bills where in committee hearing last week; the NRA and a others showed [...]

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NewsHarvey lays claim to ND’s shortest highway

by: Josh Wolsky | January 29, 2023

Would you pull over and take a picture next to a sign designating North Dakota’s shortest highway? The citizens of Harvey are betting at least a few would, and any little thing that gets people into and through town for a few extra minutes is a good thing. And imagine the T-shirt fun they’ll have. [...]

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CommentaryNorth Dakota Local Elections Are No Place For Local Control

by: Josh Wolsky | January 29, 2023

When it comes to electing City officials, Fargo has broken ranks with the rest of us. They no longer select the one candidate they want elected, they select all the candidates they approve of getting elected. Whoever gets the most approvals gets elected. It’s an adaptation Fargo turned to given the high number of candidates [...]

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NewsNDSU Extension offers youth gardening grants

by: MinotVoice | January 29, 2023

Grants of up to $600 for youth gardening projects are available through North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension. Funds may be used to purchase gardening supplies (tools, soil, seeds, plants or containers) and educational supplies. Schools, 4-H clubs, church groups and other youth organizations are encouraged to apply. Any project related to youth and gardening [...]

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CommentaryManitoba’s Prairie Garden book series is a must-have

by: Josh Wolsky | January 29, 2023

If you haven’t noticed, North Dakota is basically one big garden. In that light, it makes sense to bring you a lot of ‘gardening’ content. And the Grand Forks Herald and Don Kinzler have a little more for you this morning. It’s a book review in an annual series you need to put in your [...]

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NewsSt. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation’s Twice Blessed Results Reach $1.1 Million

by: Josh Wolsky | January 29, 2023

St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundations local impact is growing at remarkable rate. The Twice Blessed program which takes place the end of each year leverages private dollars with a match from the foundation. The Dakotan has the full story on the the 2022 results. [...]

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NewsState AGs Urge US Supreme Court to Address Blocked Railroad Crossings

by: Josh Wolsky | January 29, 2023

Eighteen states (not including North Dakota) want to limit the amount of time freight trains can block railroad crossings; they’ve pushed the issue to the U.S. Supreme Court and are hoping the court will accept the case. Increasingly, the freight industry is using longer trains resulting in more an longer blockages. The issue these blockages [...]

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CurioSouth Dakota extends in-state tuition to Wisconsin, Illinois

by: Josh Wolsky | January 29, 2023

The goal is to attract students; then the goal is to retain them. And to do it, South Dakota is lower its tuition by offering in-state tuition to two new states, Wisconsin and Illinois. South Dakota already provides in-state tuition to students from North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Nebraska. Get the full story from the [...]

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CommentaryRepublicans Have Lost Their Way

by: Josh Wolsky | January 28, 2023

What do Republican’s stand for these days? That’s the question Rob Port is asking, while at the same time nostalgically remembering the old days when individualism and freedom were respected values in the party. And if you need evidence of his argument, he’ll point you straight to the legislation. Get the full commentary from Rob [...]

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NewsHow oil helped save North Dakota’s largest coal-fired power plant

by: Josh Wolsky | January 28, 2023

It’s not that long ago that the news regarding Coal Creek Station was dire. The plant South of Minot was going to close; the 650 jobs it delivered would go with it. But thanks in part to resources and financing opportunities made possible by ND’s Legacy Fund, the plant was able to secure a new [...]

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CommentaryGabbing with the greenery

by: Carrie Knutson | January 28, 2023

Do you talk to your plants? I read an interesting article last year on this topic and filed it away for later use. It turns out the dark foggy days of January are the perfect time to explore the benefits of plants in our lives. In 2022, Trees.com surveyed 1,250 people to see how chatty [...]

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NewsBakken Energy’s plans for Beulah hydrogen hub fizzle

by: Josh Wolsky | January 28, 2023

For now, the project between Basin Electric and Bakken Energy to deliver a hydrogen hub near Beulah is shelved; negotiation between the two companies has ended. The State Industrial Commission had been a big supporter of the project, and the situation leaves the state with a likely $4.5 million loss in grant dollars previously awarded. [...]

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NewsPrairie Grit expanding programs and opportunities

by: Josh Wolsky | January 28, 2023

New space and new programs are a part of exciting news coming from Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports these days. Jill Schramm with The Minot Daily has the full story on the partnership with the YMCA and the new opportunities its creating. [...]

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CurioDickinson boosted revenue with 28% increase in oil impact and highest sales tax collections in 7 years

by: Josh Wolsky | January 28, 2023

Dickinson is in the heart of oil country, and like Minot the city benefits from oil-impact dollars that come from production taxes on the industry. And last year, Dickinson saw a big jump in revenues from both the oil impact fund and sales taxes. And in other Dickinson news, their downtown gathering space concept is [...]

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CurioWild horses tied to Theodore Roosevelt’s past ‘integral to honoring ranching experiences’

CommentaryIndigenous knowledge is key to sustainable food systems

NewsNorth Dakota lawmakers looking to roll back regulations against carrying guns in North Dakota

NewsHarvey lays claim to ND’s shortest highway

CommentaryNorth Dakota Local Elections Are No Place For Local Control

NewsNDSU Extension offers youth gardening grants

CommentaryManitoba’s Prairie Garden book series is a must-have

NewsSt. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation’s Twice Blessed Results Reach $1.1 Million

NewsState AGs Urge US Supreme Court to Address Blocked Railroad Crossings

CurioSouth Dakota extends in-state tuition to Wisconsin, Illinois

CommentaryRepublicans Have Lost Their Way

NewsHow oil helped save North Dakota’s largest coal-fired power plant

CommentaryGabbing with the greenery

NewsBakken Energy’s plans for Beulah hydrogen hub fizzle

NewsPrairie Grit expanding programs and opportunities

CurioDickinson boosted revenue with 28% increase in oil impact and highest sales tax collections in 7 years