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CurioOn This Day | Strangling the Golden Goose

The abolishment of sweat shops, the ending of child labor, the increase in pay and shortening of hours in industries where underpaid and overworked labor exists, is commendable. But taxing payrolls can have little [...]

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CurioOn This Day | The Patient Plugger

He will listen to another who has everything to teach and he never wearies working for a cause. He may take a little longer with the task he has to do than the genius [...]

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CurioOn This Day | The Original Seven Eleven

The old landmark is to be carefully taken down, the logs carefully tagged, and reconstructed on the grounds of the Country club, near the seventh green, in plain sight of the highway. It will [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Going Gracefully

The unanimous decision of the North Dakota supreme court in denying the right of Thomas H. Moodie to hold the exalted office of governor of North Dakota for constitutional reasons, has been accepted by [...]

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CurioOn This Day | The Governor Carousel

After being harassed since taking office by legal actions and threats of impeachment -- to which end the North Dakota house had voted action -- Governor Thomas H. Moodie was finally disqualified Saturday afternoon [...]

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NewsReading Skills Are in Sharp Decline. Rescuing Them Won’t be Easy.

In Brownsville, Texas, Dolores S. Perez, affectionately known as Ms. D, is dedicating her Fridays to helping young students grapple with reading. Since she began tutoring post-pandemic, her impact has grown significantly. While she brings joy and personalized lessons to her students, recent federal data reveals a troubling trend: reading scores among fourth and eighth [...]

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CurioDon’t give a hoot about sports? The Superb Owl might be for you

A simple typo or a lighthearted joke can sometimes take on a life of its own. What started as a small blunder has transformed into a cultural sensation, capturing attention and inspiring countless discussions. This evolution illustrates how social media can elevate even the most unintentional moments into significant trends, leaving many to wonder how [...]

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CurioColorado and Connecticut saved residents hundreds of thousands of dollars on their utility bills

Utility bills are climbing across the U.S., but costs like lobbying fees and corporate advertising are often hidden in those charges. A recent report highlights how some states are starting to tackle this issue, banning utilities from passing on these expenses to customers. In Colorado, Connecticut, and Maine, new laws are already helping residents save [...]

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NewsFirst Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic H5N9 Reported in U.S. Ducks

A new strain of bird flu, called highly pathogenic H5N9, has been identified at a duck farm in California. This marks the first U.S. detection of this particular H5N9 variant, distinguishing it from the more common H5N1 strain that has been associated with several human infections. While scientists are closely monitoring the situation, current assessments [...]

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CurioIowa Lawmakers Advance Bill to Limit Cell Phones in Class Rooms

Iowa is taking steps to limit cellphone use in schools during instructional time, as Governor Kim Reynolds pushes for new legislation. The proposed bill aims to mandate that K-12 schools establish policies restricting personal electronic devices, with a focus on improving student concentration and addressing mental health concerns. Supporting voices in the state emphasize the [...]

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NewsCity to allow more time for sidewalk snow removal

Minot property owners may soon find a little extra time after winter storms to manage their sidewalks. The City Council has approved an ordinance on first reading that extends the snow removal deadline from 24 hours to 72 hours. This change aims to improve pedestrian safety and ease the burden on residents during snow events. [...]

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NewsNDSU crop budget projections show minimal returns for 2025

Farmers in North Dakota face challenging projections for 2025, as NDSU Extension’s recent budget estimates show minimal or negative returns for most crops. Ron Haugen, a farm management specialist at NDSU, emphasizes that these budgets serve as regional guides, highlighting variability in returns based on individual circumstances. With lower soil fertility and rising fertilizer costs, [...]

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CurioOmaha Embracing A People-centric Economic Development Equation

Downtown Omaha is evolving, and the changes aim to capture the interest of younger residents. The Greater Omaha Chamber has launched an ambitious economic strategy called “A Greater Omaha,” focusing on enhancing job opportunities, attracting skilled workers, and improving quality of life in the region. Those are all tired cliches in the world of economic [...]

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CurioOrganizers getting ready to roll on new Fargo skatepark

Fargo is set to welcome a new skatepark, a project long in the making that will significantly expand the existing Hawk’s Nest facility. Located at 302 39th St. N., this indoor space will grow to 3,000 square feet, making it the largest park between Fargo and the Twin Cities. Organizers, led by Tom Kemmer of [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Thursday, February 6th

On this day in 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by representatives of the British Crown and various Māori chiefs in New Zealand, establishing British sovereignty over the islands and laying the foundation for modern New Zealand. On this day in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne of the United Kingdom following [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Determined to Sled

A little three-year old boy, who can scarcely talk, hiked from his home on Second avenue Southeast Tuesday forenoon and his mother notified police. An hour or so later, the little fellow was seen [...]

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