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NewsHow did life form on Earth? One theory just acquired some evidence

by: Josh Wolsky | December 8, 2022

It’s an age-old question, what ignited the building blocks of life? If you’re open to the idea that knowledge can be gained through rigorous testing, experimentation, and evaluating the results, then we may be be a step close to the answer. It turns out, minerals common in space rocks like ammonia and formaldehyde can convert [...]

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NewsPeak US oil production looming as the domestic shale boom ends?

by: Josh Wolsky | December 8, 2022

What’s the future of oil production in North Dakota? There’s no shortage of opinions on the question, and when it’s so closely tied to politics, profits, livelihoods, and tax revenue, it’s tough to figure out who to trust. Maybe the best we can do is read all the perspectives and decide for ourselves. Here’s reporting [...]

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NewsThe White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses

by: Josh Wolsky | December 8, 2022

Few, if any, communities in the country have escaped the scourge of opioid addiction. Minot is no exception. And those most impacted have begged and pleaded at all levels of government for more action. Well, the Federal government is stepping up in a role that will serve all communities – filling the data gap so [...]

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CommentaryPoutine should be on the UN’s cultural heritage list

by: Josh Wolsky | December 8, 2022

What makes a place? A strong argument can be made for the food eaten there as a big contributor, and when it comes to their culinary heritage, our Canadian neighbors are making the case that poutine deserves an honored place and recognition from UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It invites the [...]

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NewsWest Fargo Overhauls Downtown Parking Laws

by: Josh Wolsky | December 8, 2022

Like in Minot, West Fargo’s downtown renaissance is generating parking challenges. And like Minot, there are lots of opinions but little consensus between business owners and the City of West Fargo on how to address the challenges. For now, no limits on daytime parking, overnight parking is restricted to make room for snow removal. [...]

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NewsThe Culture Wars are Here, and They Didn’t Spare the Schools

by: Josh Wolsky | December 2, 2022

Race and racism, LGBTQ+, library books: they’re all hot-button cultural topics that evoke strong emotional responses, and often bad behavior by adults, as well. It’s created a hostile environment for our educators and many are sounding the alarm that if it doesn’t quit, they will. Get the full story from NPR. [...]

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News3-Class High School Basketball in ND?

by: Josh Wolsky | December 1, 2022

Should high school basketball in North Dakota add a class? The idea to add a 3rd class comprised of schools with 180-575 students is working its way through the NDHSAA system and it appears to have more supporters than in the past. Get the full story at DakotaNews.com. [...]

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CommentaryREPUBLISHED: Election Night Fireworks, An Apology, and a Tip of Hat to the Keepers of Democracy

by: Josh Wolsky | November 8, 2022

Given the enormous distrust that has developed in our elections over the past several years, this article from The Minot Voice archives seemed worth revisiting. And once again, my experience voting in this year’s election mirrors my past experiences. For those of you working our elections today and throughout the early voting process, you have [...]

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CommentaryElection day is over and guess what?

by: Josh Wolsky | November 11, 2020

Tom Dean is a 75-year old physician who practices medicine in rural South Dakota. The virus is raging through his community; it claimed his father and ten others in the local nursing home. It all has him wondering what it will take to bring us together? Read his full commentary on The Washington Post. [...]

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CommentarySupport for Socialism Unites North Dakota Leadership

by: Jim Maxson | September 11, 2020

As the 2020 election is approaching, America appears to be deeply divided. Finding bipartisan consensus is becoming uncomfortably difficult. In North Dakota, however, we have apparently achieved consensus on one important issue. That is the benefit of socialism. North Dakota, at the state level, has been a one-party state since 1994. During that 26 year [...]

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NewsTrinity Hospital Costs & Completion Date Updated, Estimated Price Now Above $500 Million

by: Josh Wolsky | September 3, 2020

In an internal exchange email sent this morning (included below) to employees of Trinity Health, hospital administrators released revised cost estimates of the new medical campus under construction in Southwest Minot. The project, which is now being managed by JE Dunn Construction, has been plagued by contractor turnover as well as a construction-stopping explosion in [...]

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NewsMinot City Council Agenda, August 17, 2020

by: Josh Wolsky | August 14, 2020

Minot City Council will meet Monday, August 17th, 5:30 pm at City Hall to consider the agenda below. City Council meetings are open to the public or can be viewed on the City’s Youtube channel here or Facebook page here. [...]

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NewsNSIC CANCELS FALL COMPETITION & CHAMPIONSHIPS; SUSPENDS ALL SPORTS COMPETITION THROUGH DECEMBER 31

by: Josh Wolsky | August 13, 2020

The fall seasons for Minot State men’s and women’s athletic teams has been canceled. See the full news release from the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference below. — Official News Release — BURNSVILLE, Minn. – In light of the NCAA Board of Governors’ decision to direct all institutions and conferences to meet specific requirements to conduct fall [...]

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NewsThursday, August 6 — A great day to head downtown in Minot!

by: Josh Wolsky | August 6, 2020

Starting at about 5:00, Main Street in downtown Minot will be taken over by artists, food trucks, bounce houses, and fire throwers. It’s the first Thursday of the month and that means fun on the streets. Among those participating and organizing various activities are: Creative Night Out – bringing the arts and artists together on [...]

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NewsThe North American ‘Amazon’ You’ve Never Heard Of—And Why It’s In Peril

by: Josh Wolsky | August 6, 2020

Conservationists are sounding the alarm on enormous declines in bird populations — a loss of nearly 3 billion since the 1970s — and the key to turning the tide is an area as vital to North American as the Amazon is to South America. And it’s right here in North Dakota. It’s the prairie pothole [...]

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NewsNorth Portal border crossing selected as one of five for Alaska-bound travellers

by: Josh Wolsky | August 6, 2020

Travelers looking to transit through Canada on their way between the U.S. mainland and Alaska have few border crossings to choose from, but the North Portal crossing NW of Minot is one of them. The Estevan Mercury has the full story on what’s required if you plan on driving to Alaska anytime soon. [...]

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NewsHow did life form on Earth? One theory just acquired some evidence

NewsPeak US oil production looming as the domestic shale boom ends?

NewsThe White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses

CommentaryPoutine should be on the UN’s cultural heritage list

NewsWest Fargo Overhauls Downtown Parking Laws

NewsThe Culture Wars are Here, and They Didn’t Spare the Schools

News3-Class High School Basketball in ND?

CommentaryREPUBLISHED: Election Night Fireworks, An Apology, and a Tip of Hat to the Keepers of Democracy

CommentaryElection day is over and guess what?

CommentarySupport for Socialism Unites North Dakota Leadership

NewsTrinity Hospital Costs & Completion Date Updated, Estimated Price Now Above $500 Million

NewsMinot City Council Agenda, August 17, 2020

NewsNSIC CANCELS FALL COMPETITION & CHAMPIONSHIPS; SUSPENDS ALL SPORTS COMPETITION THROUGH DECEMBER 31

NewsThursday, August 6 — A great day to head downtown in Minot!

NewsThe North American ‘Amazon’ You’ve Never Heard Of—And Why It’s In Peril

NewsNorth Portal border crossing selected as one of five for Alaska-bound travellers