Tag: Local

Google is positioning its new job-search product as an effort to save America

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Disruption in the job market, as well as a general shortage of workers, has led Google to step into problem solving mode for America. Google strength is information gathering and aggregating, and they’re hoping to leverage those abilities into creating an aggregate job board that better connects workers and companies. Quartz has the story.

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Opioid epidemic is swamping U.S. hospitals with 1.3M ER trips, hospitalizations

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The opioid drug crisis is one of those issues that might not hit home unless you have a personal experience with a family member or friend, but the trickle-down impacts of the problem are effecting all of us in less obvious ways. And one area where the crisis is putting pressure on our systems is

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Crowded Waters Require Courteous Boaters

by: Doug Leier  |  

No matter where in North Dakota you call home, finding a place to wet a line or relax on a boating excursion is not too far away. It’s kind of an interesting thought, as the state has more waters than ever to use for all recreation, and we also have more people registering watercraft than

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Deer Running Wild in East Grand Forks Prompts New Law Banning Feeding

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The number of deer moving into East Grand Forks has become a legal issue. The City begin hearing complaints about the number of deer in town earlier this year, and as a result, they’ve now made feeding the animals illegal. City officials believe citizens feeding the animals is contributing to population growth.

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Wentz, Metz, Minot State hockey earn AP honors

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Minot State’s Club Hockey team was honored as North Dakota’s top non-school team of the year by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscaster and Sportswriters Association. MSU’s accolades included a 35-4-2 record, an undefeated 18-0 home record, a semi-final appearance, an ACHA Coach of the Year award for coach Wade Regier.

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Minnesota State Fair announces 31 new foods, 4 new vendors

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

“Breakfast Buddy Bowl: Waffle bowl filled with hash browns, maple syrup, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and bacon, and topped with a biscuit, country sausage gravy and green onions. LuLu’s Public House, West End Market, south of the Schilling Amphitheater.” This is just one example. The Minnesota State Fair’s food culture is driving a lot of

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Grand Forks Allows Minors in Bars for Private Parties

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

In what is being described as a ‘common-sense step forward’, the Grand Forks City Council approved a law allowing minors to be in bars for private parties provided they obtain a special permit.

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What is Progress?

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The latest episode of The Good Talk Minot (@thegoodtalk), Jonah Lantto (@jonah_j_lantto) and I dive into the summer line-ups for Arts in the Parks and MSU Summer Theater’s 52nd season. And to close out, the conversation shifts to what is progress? It’s a wily question and not nearly as easy to answer as you might

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Resident Perception of Souris River Less Than Favorable

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Over the winter, The Friends of the Souris River (@sourisfriends) conducted survey of Minot residents’ perceptions of the river. As was expected, people in Minot view the river in a less-than-favorable light. The full news release from the Friends of the Souris written by Vista Volunteer Andrianna Betts follows below. — Official News Release, Friends

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Ohio Opioid Addiction Lawsuit Targets Pharmaceutical Companies

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The state of Ohio is suing five pharmaceutical companies for what the state contends is their direct role in fueling the opioid epidemic that’s sweeping the country. The quote from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine that tells the story of how the state intends to direct the case… Defendants persuaded doctors and patients that what

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It’s the First Thursday! You’re Heading Downtown Tonight, Right?

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

First Thursday is a new, monthly event. Long story short, this is the night you want to head downtown. Music, food, art, poetry, and atmosphere are the order of the day, and it’s taking place on the streets, in the shops, and in the galleries of downtown Minot. Specific events are planned at 6:00, 7:00,

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How do we retain talent? We can start by supporting it!

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

I hope you caught the Minot Daily’s editorial a couple days ago on retaining talent. If you didn’t, go back and read it. In my mind, this is one of the bigger must-solve challenges facing Minot. North Dakota ingenuity, common sense, and our remarkable work ethic are BY FAR the most valuable commodities we produce,

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On Becoming Informed, Minot, and Public Service

by: Jim Maxson  |  

On May 24th I attended a candidate forum for the candidates running for Minot City Council. It was sponsored by the Minot Daily News which I credit for its dedication to community awareness. Although the attendance was pretty good, I suspect the questions were not as detailed or as expansive as those asked by the

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Earth Recycling Fire Draws Multi-Department Response

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Correction: At the time of publishing, this article referenced the City of Minot Fire Department as one of the responding jurisdictions. That was partially incorrect. The City of Minot FD was on-site providing air-quality monitoring but did not contribute manpower or equipment directly to the fire response. A significant fire on Minot’s Northwest edge has

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Is the way we think about charity dead wrong? Watch and consider

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

We’ve all seen the graphic about various nonprofit organizations that tells us what percentage of donated dollars go towards the ’cause’ and how much goes toward ‘administration’. If you haven’t seen the chart, it’s likely you’ve had the conversation with someone. And if you’re like me — you were probably captured by that quick hit statistic.

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Evidence for a New Economic Development Model?

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Economic growth, economic diversity, these are buzzwords in North Dakota and in Minot right now. The City’s NDR application talks about it; our consultant on the project, CDM Smith, even has a $300,000 budget to create an ‘Economic Development Strategic Plan for Minot & Ward County’. We also have the MAGIC fund, a sales-tax-funded pot

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