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River Management Changes Still Years Away – Story | North Dakota

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

If you’re up to speed on Minot’s flood protection efforts, you’ve probably heard the term ‘parallel tracks’. That language describes the project’s sponsors attempt to improve flood protection through multiple efforts. One is the infrastructure project in Minot, another is the river management aspect that requires reworking an international agreement between Canada and the U.S. Jim

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Velva Landmark Demolished 

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

In Velva, the Welo building has marked the Main Street landscape since 1905, but as of today, it is no more. Residents described the demolition as bittersweet because of the building’s storied history; Jim Olson with KX News has the story.

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Where We’re Headed: North Dakota’s Lieutenant Governor-Elect Provides Insight

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The first priority is the budget. After that’s settled, the long-term goal for the Burgum Sanford team is getting to wrok on revitalizing our small towns and communities. KX News has the story that includes an interview with Lieutenant Governor-Elect Brent Sanford.

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UND Med School Consecutively Noted Among Top Five For Family Practice

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The UND Medical School has received accolades for being on of the top five schools for training family physicians. Approximately 17% of UND’s med students specialize in family practice. KX News has more on the story.

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Annual Showcase of Business: a Fairytale Favorite

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Minot Area Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s annual Showcase of Business last night. Area businesses use the event to show some pride in themselves and the Minot community and have a little fun at the same time. This year’s event had a fairytale theme which is evident in KX’s news coverage.

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WAWS Work Likely To Slow With Tighter State Budget

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Western Area Water supply was a grand plan designed to bring Missouri River water to a huge portion of Northwest North Dakota. Financed by the legislature and industrial water sales, the project hasn’t been without controversy, but hook ups are continuing. This legislative session, WAWS will be seeking an additional 29 million to keep

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Election Perspective: Racist sign left at MSU Moorhead dorm

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

MSU Moorhead is investigating an ugly incident involving overt racism. Is this part of the Trump-effect? Did Mr. Trump’s campaign and election embolden those among us who are actually racist, who are actually deplorable? If so, we are all going to have to set an example making it clear that this behavior is not acceptable.

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Minot Symphony Goes Latin for Saturday Concert

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Minot Symphony Orchestra will be performing their second concert of the season tonight at MSU. The music featured will have a flavor inspired in Latin America.

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Makoti’s “Flying Farmer” Rides Again 

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

North Dakota’s version of Evil Knieval was at it over the weekend. KX News has the story.

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New Ward County Office Building Dedicated

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Ward County’s new administration building had it’s formal dedication yesterday. The new building will be called Chumas Plaza, named after long-time Minot merchant George Chumas who ran a small grocery store on the site. Tootsie Rolls were readily available at the dedication.

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Inaugural Minot Leadership Summit Kicks of with Over 200 Attendees

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Minot Leadership Summit kicked off its initiative of getting young people involved in the community and spurring discussions on the direction of Minot. KX News has more on the purpose and outcome.

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UND Study Indicates Crime & Domestic Violence Increases Not Simply Population Based

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

We’re all aware that Western  North Dakota has changed over the past 10 years, and not always for the positive. One trend that has brought much discussion is increasing crime and domestic violence. Now, a recently published study out of UND indicates those increases are simply because of population growth. KX News has more on

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Minot Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Minot Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting on Wednesday, and the message from keynote speaker Andy Peterson of the Greater North Dakota Chamber had a message focused on diversifying the economy. KX News has the story.

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Hammond Park Basketball Courts to be Dedicated to Dale Brown

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The former LSU basketball coach and Minot native will be honored with a statue and a dedication of the courts at Hammond Park on the 19th of August. [member_allowed]

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Bank Neighbors vs. The City of Minot Heard by ND Supreme Court

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The neighbors of First Western Bank who’ve filed a lawsuit against the City of Minot over the granting of parking and expansion related variances had their appeal heard by the North Dakota Supreme Court on Monday. The question: do they have the right to appeal a Planning Commission decision to District Court?

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Bank Neighbors Say City Playing Favorites with Variances

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Neighbors of First Western Bank feel the records obtained through a FOIA request tell the story of City officials working hard to expedite variance requests on behalf of the bank. The case is currently making its way through the legal system.

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