It wasn’t that many years ago that the future of the Grand Forks Air Force Base was in question, but with the rise of the unmanned aerial system industry (UAS, UAV), the base is now positioned better than ever. And the industry is driving new education opportunities as well private sector investment in the community.
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A plan to drill down to the oldest rock on the planet has been blocked by Pierce County Commissioners. The plan was billed as scientific research, but local officials believe it was a thinly veiled effort to test for the viability of nuclear waste disposal.
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A Fargo athlete has hopes of representing the U.S. at this summer’s Rio Olympics. Laura Roesler is a former Fargo South track standout and will be running hard for a spot on the women’s track team while competing in the 800-meter race.
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Congratulations to Carol and Jim Carr, owners of the Dakotah Rose for being named the best bed and breakfast in North Dakota. KMOT News has the story.
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Some coverage on our flood recovery from an outside source. Barry Amundson writing for the Grand Forks Herald provides an insightful look at our recovery process and the current status.
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The community of West Fargo will be getting a new aquatic facility as part of a $98 million bond issue by the school district. The building will house a 10 lane Olympic-size competition pool and seating for more than 1,400 spectators.
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As communities grow, they should work to design that growth so it fosters engagement and pride. But it requires a shift from total freedom of property usage to those that are in keeping with the spirit of the area.
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Leaders in Grand Forks gathered recently to question whether the community would be served well by sort of a parent arts organization — on that could advocate and assist other specialized arts organizations.
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The renaissance of downtown Fargo has not been without its hiccups. Downtown residents gathered recently to discuss the rise in crime and vandalism, a problem many associated with alcohol. It’s a story worth reading as we set forth on revitalizing Minot’s downtown.
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Housing and Human Services is considering housing unaccompanied children immigrants at the Grand Forks Air Force Base temporarily. Senator Heitkamp is hopeful that if that path is chosen, the community will be welcoming. The Grand Forks Herald has the full story.
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The City of Fargo heard pitches from there development groups looking to build mixed-use commercial, residential, and parking garages in downtown Fargo.
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The province of Manitoba is looking to kickstart the brewing and distilling industries. So much so, they’re starting a loan program to help new start-ups purchase equipment.
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With the growth in school districts and membership of the Williston Area Recreation Center, usage conflicts are starting to arise from limited space and time in the ARC. A bond vote this February that would approve construction of a new K-8 elementary school is a hopeful solution.
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Headlined by Kenny Chesney on Friday and KISS on Saturday, the second weekend at the 2016 North Dakota State Fair is likely to draw the biggest crowds. The full concert line up follows below in a news release from the NDSF media department. — Official News Release, North Dakota State Fair — Kenny Chesney, KISS,
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The long standing legal dispute between the North Dakota State Fair and the Ward County Historical Society was back in court last week. KX News has the coverage that includes the arguments each are making.
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Two Minot State professors received a grant to help preserve our local history. The grant will allow professors and students to reach out to the community to create digital archives of privately owned items, stories, and pictures.
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