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When it comes to defining “North Dakota” we all get to have a voice in the conversation, but it’s our state legislature that has the authority put an “official” tag on on a thing. In this session, they’ve given us a few. Dancing Dakota...

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CommentaryAre There Any We Should Be Comfortable Losing?

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by: MinotVoice  |  

When a community fails to see its most vulnerable children, someone has to step forward and refuse to look away. This deeply personal commentary doesn’t just describe North Dakota’s legislative battles — it lays bare what’s at stake: the lives of kids like Chance and Nex, who needed care more than politics. Through grief, exhaustion, [...]

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SportsAs Ovechkin nears the NHL goals record, the hockey world leans in to savor the moment

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For two decades, Alex Ovechkin has been chasing greatness — and now, he’s within seven goals of hockey’s most unbreakable record. The number 895 hangs over every Capitals game like a countdown, drawing fans, legends, and history itself into the arena. What’s unfolding isn’t just about stats or legacy — it’s about endurance, identity, and [...]

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NewsCanadian Prime Minister Carney calls April 28 National election

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Canada’s political landscape is shifting fast — and the race to lead the country through rising global tensions and domestic pressures is officially on. With an election set for April 28, new Liberal leader Mark Carney faces off against a confident Pierre Poilievre and a vocal Jagmeet Singh, all staking claims on the economy, health [...]

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SportsBrad Berry out as UND men’s hockey coach

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Ten seasons, a national title, and five conference championships — Brad Berry’s run as head coach of UND men’s hockey was anything but ordinary. But after missing the NCAA tournament again, the program is turning the page. Berry exits with one of the best winning percentages in the nation, yet recent near-misses began to overshadow [...]

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NewsMinot Economic Development Committee Debates City’s Role in Growth

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Minot’s new Economic Development Committee is shifting from listening to leading — and the growing pains are showing. At its latest meeting, members clashed over whether to restore a key city position cut from the budget and wrestled with how to balance business growth with taxpayer expectations. Child care shortages emerged as a major barrier [...]

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CurioStates that impose severe prison sentences accomplish the opposite of what they say they want

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Most people in prison eventually return to society. The question is: what kind of people do we want them to be when they do? This piece — part personal account, part policy critique — explores how truth-in-sentencing laws strip away the very incentives that help people change. Through the story of one man who turned [...]

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CurioOn This Day | A Public Spirited Citizen Know to Buy Local

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Then we, as a community, will have the benefit of our own money for the general prosperity and advancement of our own city. [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Maxed Out on Rabbits

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The Snake Creek Township held a jack rabbit drive in their district last Sunday and brought in about 400. There was a jack rabbit drive held in the Gassman district last Sunday and they [...]

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CurioOn This Day | The Tree Committee

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The Tree committee of the Association of Commerce met Tuesday morning to make preliminary plans for a campaign which it is hoped will result in numerous shelter belts around farm homes along the state [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Will Give Prizes for Trees!

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Beautification and the increasing in value through the planting of trees on farms of Ward county situated on the main highways is one of the aims of the Minot Association of Commerce for the [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Home of United Motors

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Magnificent building erected at Corner of Main St. S and Fourth Avenue which will be formally opened next week. [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Voters Have Choices

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Petitions for eight candidates for three positions in the city election have been filed with the city auditor. The city election takes place on Tuesday, April 5. Four candidates are up for two city [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Minot High Debate Team Drawing Crowds

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A large crowd attended the debate Tuesday night, which was on the question of farm aid legislation thru means of an "equalization fee." Minot had the negative of the question, and will also have [...]

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CommentaryPort: Just pass the Armstrong property tax plan already

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A rare thing is happening in North Dakota politics: a big property tax relief bill is moving forward with real momentum. HB1176 would deliver meaningful savings to homeowners, renters, and seniors—while putting a cap on how much local governments can raise taxes. But as the bill nears the finish line, some senators are eyeing changes [...]

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CurioExplore Norwegian heritage and nature in Norskedalen

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Some places don’t just preserve history — they live it. Tucked into Wisconsin’s Driftless hills, Norskedalen is more than a museum or nature center. It’s a living story of Norwegian-American resilience, shaped by floods, farmhouses, trolls, and tradition. As it nears its 50th anniversary, this valley continues to grow, guided by a deep respect for [...]

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CurioThe Half Room of Living and Loving

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We don’t always see the whole picture — not because we won’t, but because we can’t. That’s the haunting clarity behind a neurological condition called hemispheric neglect, where patients lose awareness of half their world. In this quiet, lyrical reflection, the story of Mrs. S. — who lives only in the right half of her [...]

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