Saskatchewan Government Looks to Craft New Alcohol Policies

The craft distilling and brewing industry is changing in Saskatchewan is so the province is hiring a third party to review the regulatory system and recommend changes.

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Oilfield Death Reported Near Mandaree

According to OSHA, the Tuesday incident involved Legendary Field Services of Watford City claimed the life of a company owner and injured another employee.

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Why You Should Ignore the UND Rape Study

This is not to diminish the seriousness of sexual assaults on campus or anywhere for that matter, but occasionally the media latches on to a story that has no business being in the news. This is one of those cases.

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Minot Man Charged with Sexually Abusing 3 Children

The headline kind of says it all, but get the rest of the details from KMOT News.

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Students Civic Test Bill Clears Hurdle

Do you think high school students should know a little about the way our country works before they graduate? If the answer is yes, you’ll be happy that the bill in front of the 2015 Legislature is moving out of committee.

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Bill Addresses Fentanyl Derivative

Legislators are acting quickly to tackle the Fentanyl drug issue recently reported by he Grand Forks Herald. Rep. David Hogue (R-Minot) sponsored the bill that would add the drug to the State’s most severe drug category.

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Diederich Resigns from ND Higher Ed Board

Kristen Diederich resigned from the North Dakota Board of Higher Education on Wednesday. It’s the latest chapter in one of North Dakota’s most contentious political debates. Diederich hopes her resignation and new board members will lead to improved relations with legislators.

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Legislative Resolution Calls For Study Of Local Budget Transparency

Do lawmakers and the public need more transparency from local governments? A legislative resolution calling for just that got a unanimous ‘do pass’ recommendation from the Senate  Political Subdivisions Committee.

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Dalrymple Announces Appointments to Higher Education Board

— Official News Release — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today announced the appointments of Nicholas Hacker and Greg Stemen to the State Board of Higher Education. Hacker, of Bismarck, will replace Terry Hjelmstad following the completion of Hjelmstad’s term on June 30. Stemen, of Fort Ransom, will replace Grant Shaft whose term also expires June 30.

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Obama to Faster, Cheaper Internet Access

The White House will soon unveil a plan that makes improved Internet access a high priority.

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Minot Man Arrested for 5-Car Crash

A Minot man turned himself in after initially fleeing the scene of a five-car accident. He is being charged with multiple offenses.

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Williams County Spill Reached Little Muddy River

Here’s the update: We still don’t know what quantity was spilled, but we do know the contaminate entered the watershed and has been found 19 miles downstream. The company responsible is Summit Midstream.

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Driving Safely Around Snowplows

If you’ve ever driven in winter, you’ve encountered a plow. Here’s some advice to help you stay safe on the roads when you have to share it with the snow removal team.

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Rugby Correctional Facility Completes Security Updates

Following a couple inmate escapes, the Heart of America Correctional Facility has updated policies and procedures to improve jail operations.

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Video: Hoeven Supports Keystone on Fox News

Senator Hoeven got some prime time media coverage on Fox News Sunday night talking about the Keystone pipeline. Say Anything Blog has the full video and commentary on the appearance.

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Employers Navigate the New Health Care Laws, But Not Easily

Amy Sisk takes a look at the effects of Obamacare on local (Bismarck) employers. The early consensus… higher costs and more work.

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