ND Cowboy Hall of Fame Reveals Two New Exhibits

A long time rodeo clown and a bareback rider are featured among the new exhibits at the Medora attraction.

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1st Annual ND Brewers Fest at Fair Grounds

North Dakota breweries and home brewers were all gathered together yesterday at the North Dakota State Fair Center to offer up a taste and share their passion for beer and brewing. It was the first of what seems likely to become an annual event.

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Saturday: North Dakota Brewers Festival at State Fair Grounds

This first time event being held at the North Dakota State Fair Center from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. will feature 10 Brewers as well as some additional home brewers from around the state.  

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Baltimore Police Have Less Than Stellar Record

Commentary: While we look on the rioting in Baltimore with appropriate disdain, it’s worth considering what our own reaction would be to a police force with as poor a performance record as Baltimore’s. Here’s a glimpse at the back story from the generally moderate toned Atlantic magazine.

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New Perceptions Engage Young Professionals in Bismarck-Mandan

Bismarck has been working to develop those intangible ‘quality of life’ community assets, and it looks like the area is starting to bear the fruit of that labor. More and more, young professionals seem willing to call Bismarck home.

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Boom & Bust Mindset is Transitioning in Williston

There’s a new song on the wind in Western North Dakota, and more and more investors are seeing opportunity beyond the short-term boom. This is a great article from the Williston Herald about the change in thinking that’s starting to shape how Williston develops.

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Fargo Woman Receives 125-year-old Letter from Grandfather

A 97-year old Fargo women got a peek back in time when a letter from her grandfather that was sent to her grandmother 125 years ago was delivered back to her family. Consider this some put smile-on-your-face Sunday reading.

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Whew: U.S. is Not on the Brink of an Avocado Shortage

Stay calm, there’s nothing to worry about. And if you want an education on avocados, Deena Shanker writing for Quartz will tell you more about growing avocados than you probably want to know.

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Minnesota Residents Reversing Obesity Trend

The State of Minnesota is subsidizing ‘healthy’ by providing grants for things like walking trails and farmers markets. Is it working? Are Minnesotans getting healthier? There’s no way to establish a link between government actions and outcomes, but data suggests Minnesotans are losing weight.

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In 2017, Norway Will be First Country to Shut Down FM radio

In a couple years, Norway will begin phasing out a technology that many of us take for granted — F.M. radio. Radio stations won’t go away, but they will transition to Digital Audio Broadcasting as a national standard.

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Use Of E-Cigarettes Triples Among U.S. Teens

Even as the use of traditional cigarettes and most other tobacco products dipped or stayed the same from 2013 to 2014, the use of e-cigarettes climbed among students in high school and middle school.

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American Teachers, More Demoralized Than Ever

It looks like there is evidence that centralized control in education is starting to suck the fun out being a teacher. Many are leaving the profession, and fewer are enrolling in teaching programs. This is thought provoking commentary.

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Netflix is Now Bigger than CBS

The online streaming service is now more valuable CBS Corp. It’s an interesting step in a changing media landscape. Also in the article, an overview of how few media companies truly exist anymore with the shift towards acquisitions and huge media conglomerates.

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Australia is Going Taco Crazy

Australian’s didn’t have tacos until recently? Apparently so. You have to feel a bit sorry for them for only just arriving to the party, but also a little envious of getting the opportunity to taste tacos for the first time.

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Aspiring Craft Brewers Hit The Books To Pick Up Science Chops

As the craft beer industry grows, so are options for learning to brew. More colleges are now introducing degree programs to teach the art and science of beer-making.

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Listen: Improving Public Policy Through Behavioral Economics

Whether you know it or not, a decision of behavioral economics is on your plate right now. Would an added one cent sales tax in Minot drive shoppers away? This is an introduction to the study of behavioral economics. Give it a listen.

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