Commentary: We Need To Stop Using the Term “Oil Boom”

There’s no doubt ‘boom’ has been the appropriate descriptive language for what’s happened in North Dakota over the last several years, but Rob Port at Say Anything Blog argues that it’s time to change our thinking about oil production, and in turn our language.

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Golf’s on the Rocks, Player Numbers Stagnating

This article comes from Canada, but on this side of the border the story is the same. New players are not joining the game as quickly as people are leaving the game, and total rounds are decreasing.

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B.B. King, Mississippi-Born Master of the Blues, Dies at 89

Blues legend B.B. King passed away in his home at the age of 89. He was one of the most influential musicians of our time. For more on the life and music of Mr. King, check out this article on Wikipedia. For more on his music, just listen below. title image: B.B. King at a

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Uber Service Starting Today in Fargo

The wildly successful ride-sharing service arrives in North Dakota today. Yesterday, we published a piece on how the self-driving car revolution will be here sooner than we realize and here’s the first evidence pointing in that direction.

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The Simpsons Loses Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, and Principal Skinner as Harry Shearer quits

One of the long-running animated show’s iconic voice actors, Harry Shearer, has confirmed that he will not be rejoining the cast for seasons 27 and 28. The 71-year old actor released the news over Twitter on Wednesday. Mr. Shearer voices several loved characters on the show including Montgomery Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, the bus

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Photography: Solitude in Brinsmade, North Dakota

Troy Larson has been capturing North Dakota’s ‘ghosts’ for several years. In his most recently published gallery you get a view of old and new in Brinsmade — a little town West of Devils Lake. Title photo by Terry Hinnenkamp, Ghosts of North Dakota.

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Book Review: The Wanderings and Writings of Willie Nelson

There are few performers as iconic as Willie Nelson, and that status is only earned after a long and colorful life. If you’re curious about some of the stories from that life, check out the quick review of It’s A Long Story.

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Christians Are Losing Ground as “Nones” Are Soaring in America

As American moves further into the 21st Century, we are identifying less and less with the faith of our parents. Get the statistics on our latest spiritual make-up in this article from onfaith.

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Commentary: Autonomous Cars Will Reshape Economy in the Next Decade

When you start thinking about how many jobs in this country are dependent on driving, you start to get an idea of how significant this technology will be as it arrives. And here’s some commentary from one guy who thinks the revolution is already upon us.

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Great Western Cattle Trail brought Texas Longhorns to the High Plains

The cattle history isn’t as closely tied to Minot as it is in the Southwestern part of the state, but it’s still an important part of our rich cultural heritage. If you’re one of those original cowboy fanatics, you’ll appreciate this article from Agweek.

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America’s First Mosque Stood in North Dakota

About 60 Miles West of Minot is a national landmark — the first Muslim mosque built in America. It was built by Lebanese Syrians who came to the prairies for the same reason our Norwegian and German ancestors did — land. Get the full story from KMOT News.

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Alarming: American Mothers Die in Childbirth at Twice the Rate they did in 2000

On the heels of Mother’s Day, here’s some reading you shouldn’t ignore that probably needs a megaphone. Worldwide, moms are surviving childbirth more than ever, but in the U.S., the survival rate is trending the wrong direction.

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After Car Bombs Explode, an Iraqi Musician Shows up With his Cello

Peaceful, artistic protest. When the situation is desperate and hopeless, this method has proved time and again capable of reshaping the way people think.

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Montana Moves to Save Indigenous Languages from Extinction

Governor Steve Bullock signed into law two bills that will work to protect modern Montana’s connection to its Native American past. His quote, “[Native American languages]… represent the culture and history of our entire state.”

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‘The Simpsons’ Coming Back for 2 More Seasons

The long-running animated satire series on the great American family will be coming back for seasons 27 and 28.

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American Culture: The Cult of Healthy Eating

If you want to know why should ignore just about everything you read in the media about nutrition and diet, you should probably read this article in the media about nutrition and diet — and not ignore it.

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