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NewsNorth Dakota lawmakers weigh income, property tax cut bills

by: Josh Wolsky | January 12, 2023

The State of North Dakota’s budget surplus is among the reasons Governor Burgum and legislators are signaling tax relief, but there’s no consensus yet on what it should look like. Jack Dura and Jeremy Turley, in a joint news story between The Bismarck Tribune and Forum News Services, have the details on the property tax [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota lawmakers look to boost immigration as labor shortage hampers economy

by: Josh Wolsky | January 11, 2023

North Dakota is short of workers. You don’t need the news to tell you, step into any local business or restaurant and you’re likely to experience it firsthand. But what can lawmakers do about the problem? Well, Tim Mattern, a Fargo-area Democrat has some ideas. He’s sponsored two bills that would put the state squarely [...]

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NewsBill would require personal details about those requesting public records

by: Josh Wolsky | January 11, 2023

When it comes to government, transparency is the foundation on which trust is built. And the law that protects transparency more than any other is the one that says government records are public records and we the public can access them. It doesn’t matter the reason why. The law and its protections are very much [...]

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CurioWhat is the Farm Bill and why does it matter? Here’s what to know.

by: Josh Wolsky | January 11, 2023

The Farm Bill is a big, sweeping piece of national legislation that takes place every five years. In 2018, it was funded to the amount of $428 billion. But what’s in it, and what does it do? If you’re a little bit curious, this article from The Gazette is a good primer. [...]

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NewsND bill aims to cap K-12 superintendent pay, merge leadership of small districts

by: Josh Wolsky | January 11, 2023

House Bill 1251, if successful, would consolidate the administration of the state’s smaller school districts and put a cap on superintendent salaries. Controversy is sure to emerge anytime local control is challenged. C.S. Hagen’s writing for Inforum has the full story. [...]

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NewsFarmers, ranchers could capture almost a third of North Daktoa’s carbon emissions

by: Josh Wolsky | January 11, 2023

Did you know North Dakota’s ranch-sustaining grasslands also serve as carbon sponges? It’s a byproduct benefit of sustainable, regenerative practices many ranchers are already embracing. Patrick Springer has the full story at the Dickinson Press on an idea that may help North Dakota meet Governor Burgum’s 2030 carbon emission goals. [...]

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NewsSurvey: Minot flag could use more appeal

by: Josh Wolsky | January 11, 2023

When it comes to the opinion of the City of Minot’s flag, most people say meh. Jill Schramm has the story on the current symbol of our town, the opinion of Mayor Ross, and what may be in the works. Check out the full story at The Minot Daily News. [...]

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CurioSweden makes regulatory push to allow new nuclear reactors

by: Josh Wolsky | January 11, 2023

The European energy apple cart was upset over the past year; Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed everything. As a result, energy security has become a big priority. Sweden looking at nuclear sources to meet their demand. Get the full story from Reuters. [...]

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CurioA big picture look at North Dakota winter fishing

by: Doug Leier | January 11, 2023

When the first storm iced some parts of North Dakota, then followed with snow from inches to feet, a collective sigh could be heard from Williston to Wahpeton. After the snow was moved, those with a glass half-full attitude smiled with thoughts of ice fishing. There was more snow, more cold, but the hardy souls [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota attorney general seeks 29% budget increase; Wrigley seeks upgrades, more staff

by: Josh Wolsky | January 10, 2023

North Dakota’s first-term Attorney General, Drew Wrigley isn’t wasting any time in his attempt to overhaul the office. Mr. Wrigely has proposed a budget increase of more than 29% in his first legislative session and a big priority is an improvement to services at the state crime lab. Travis Svihovec has the full story at [...]

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Curio‘Brain drain’: International medical grads in Saskatchewan struggle to become doctors

by: Josh Wolsky | January 10, 2023

What if you left your home country, completed your education and professional training abroad, and then returned home only to discover you couldn’t get a license to work? What if, at the same time, there was a labor shortage of the expertise you hold? Well, that’s the problem Canada is having with medical doctors, and, [...]

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CurioAll aboard for winter adventure in Voss, Norway

by: Josh Wolsky | January 10, 2023

With Minot home to the Norsk Hostfest, we’re pretty much obligated to bring you stories about Scandinavia. And in case, in the heart of winter, you’re dreaming of getting away to another winter wonderland, it’s a ski trip to Norway that you need to know about. It’s the country that’s said to have invented skiing [...]

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NewsCity Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Day

by: MinotVoice | January 10, 2023

City of Minot offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, including City Hall, Public Works, and the Engineering Department. The regular City Council meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The Minot Public Library will be open on Jan. 16 from [...]

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NewsFollowing Fufeng uproar, bill would bar foreign governments from buying ag land in North Dakota

by: Josh Wolsky | January 10, 2023

A Bismarck legislator introduced a bill to prevent foreign governments from purchasing and holding agricultural land in North Dakota. It’s the latest in the Fufeng saga. Fufeng announced its intentions to build a corn milling plan in Grand Forks in late 2021, and opposition quickly arrose out of national security concerns related to a Chinese-owned [...]

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NewsBismarck School Board censures Eckroth, Citizens organizing recall petition

by: Josh Wolsky | January 10, 2023

A Bismarck School Board member has been censured by her colleagues. Board Member Emily Eckroth was arrested for obstruction during a traffic stop incident involving her husband last fall. Video of the event shows both the reason for the arrest and censure. At Monday’s meeting where the censure vote took place, Eckroth stated she would [...]

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NewsDeadline approaches for homestead & disabled veteran tax relief

by: Josh Wolsky | January 10, 2023

The deadline to apply for two property tax relief programs is approaching. Jill Schramm has the program details on the Disabled Veteran & Homestead Tax credits at The Minot Daily News. [...]

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