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The 2019 legislative session wrapped up last week and there was no shortage of bills that impact North Dakota’s outdoor supporters and users. Check out the video below for a recap of the bills that matter to hunting, fishing, and getting outside. [...]
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Minot’s City Council will meet Monday, May 6, 2019, to consider the following agenda. City Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. at Minot’s City Hall. Meetings can also be viewed online live through the City’s Facebook page and Youtube Channel. 1. ROLL CALL 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.PERSONAL APPEARANCES 4.PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing to [...]
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The National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire on May 31st. It’s the latest deadline in a long series of short-term extensions, but the clamor to overhaul the system is growing. Catch up with the full political picture in this article from Scientific American. [...]
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If you’ve been following The Minot Voice recently, you may have noticed a thread focusing on the idea of ‘place’ and its larger significance in our lives. It’s a lesser-researched topic (certainly in the realm of smaller cities), but the findings that are emerging suggest there are larger patterns in the world around us and [...]
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The Twins are off to a fast start and the balls are flying out of Target Field at a record pace. And with baseball on the brain here in Minot, the article linked below from the Star Tribune is a fun read on the science of baseball and the thoughtful architecture of the classic ballpark. [...]
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As much as it is for our ‘place’, The Minot Voice was equally developed as a platform to elevate that which is remarkable — especially in the form of performance or creation. What you experience below is all of this and more. It was sourced from Maria Popova’s Brain Pickings where she provides much deeper [...]
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We all know (hopefully) the roads are dangerous places, but from time to time, we’re given a sad reminder. And while there are many steps being taken to protect drivers, it’s often those people outside of cars — pedestrians and bicyclists — that are often the most vulnerable. In Bismarck yesterday, a cyclist was hit [...]
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The City of Estevan is taking a closer look at its economic development incentives and moving toward some revisions. And what outcomes are they hoping to achieve? Providing better support for small businesses and making sure their incentives are aligned with the City’s larger goals and vision. If this sounds familiar, much of Minot’s work [...]
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Dave Thompson with Prairie Public Radio has the story on Governor Burgum’s work to further leverage the state’s investment in the TR Library into additional investment and improvements by the National Park Service. [...]
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Zebra mussels wreak havoc. On boats, on water systems, on environments that they’re new to. And they’re coming. The North Dakota took steps this session to act more aggressively in coming years, here’s yet another sign that their action was prudent. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Winnipeg Free PressDoes our environment speak to us when things are going astray? According to biologists in Louisiana, yes. And the message that’s being sent is as sad as it is gruesome — dolphins dying at alarming rates. Check out this canary in the coal mine story from the mouth of the Mississippi River. And why does [...]
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There’s been a lot of work taking place behind the scenes in Minot, one focus area has been the larger plan and vision for our downtown commerce district. Prior work included a general survey of the community; now, business and property owners are getting a specific opportunity to share their thoughts. Jill Schramm with The [...]
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Have you ever considered how signs contribute to the atmosphere of a place? You wouldn’t be alone if you said no, but more and more places are recognizing the value signing contributes to a larger experience. In Fargo, one developer wants to make their experience one that includes nostalgic time travel. Helmut Schmidt with the [...]
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You often hear veteran anglers and biologists refer to the current status of North Dakota’s fisheries as “the good old days.” Of course, that’s a general reference and each individual water is unique. Some are doing better than others and at the moment one of those “better” waters is Lake Sakakawea. North Dakota Game and [...]
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Minot native and world renown Egyptologist Mark Lehner is in North Dakota this week. He’ll be joining the conversation on #GoodTalk Minot Wednesday at 1:00pm and speaking on Thursday evening at MSU. But if you’re curious about a primer, Mr. Lehner gave Prairie Public an interview last week that plots his path from Minot to [...]
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For last week’s second hour of #GTM, we were joined by Sabre Dogs top brass, General Manager Darrell Handelsman and Assistant GM Savannah Young. Tune in below for talk of summer, evenings at the ballpark, what it means to be a professional, and of course, all things baseball. [...]
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