Google will try to starve fake news sites of ad dollars

Few would question the significant impact the news and media had on our last election cycle; even fewer would say the impact was positive. In reaction, Google has set a policy that will attempt to starve disingenuous publishers of the thing they need most — ad revenue.

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Election Perspective: Watch Dave Chappelle’s SNL Stand-Up Monologue

  Here in North Dakota, everyone knew who was going to win our state and everyone knew why — Hillary Clinton represented policies that were bad for our state on many different fronts. For us, she was a non-starter because of the issues that matter here. But for many across the country, it was exactly

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Election Perspective: Mike Rowe Weights In…

Mike Rowe earned his place in the American lexicon by spending a day doing the jobs that few among us choose to do. Since he left television, he’s maintained the reputation he earned there by fighting for workers and the need to train people into the trades. He’s also developed a significant following on Facebook

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Hoeven outlines efforts for ND’s energy industry

— Official News Release, Senator John Hoeven — At the Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven stressed the important role coal and other traditional energy resources play in supporting the nation’s economy and outlined opportunities to ensure the future growth of North Dakota’s energy industry. “Our ability to provide low-cost, reliable

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Election Perspective: The Story of the Chinese Farmer

Are you overjoyed at the results of the election? Or perhaps you’re devastated and lost? In either case, the story of the Chinese farmer is probably worth a listen. The film was animated by Steve Agnos.

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Commentary: A Mothers Perspective on Elections, From Before the Results Were In

The campaign, the election, and now the following days have left many with an uneasy feeling about the state of our country. But for Jesse Veeder, a Mckenzie County writer, rancher, and song writer, the noise of election night was drown out by higher priorities and more important things.

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Pentagon Preparing for Different Global Weather on Recurring Basis

If the climate is changing — and the pentagon isn’t saying it is because the lawmakers that approve their budgets don’t all agree on that — then the prudent thing to do would begin preparing. And so while they’re not sure if the climate is changing, they are making preparations. The L.A. Times has the

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Peter Thiel will reportedly join Donald Trump’s transition team

The Silicon Valley billionaire will be joining Donal Trump’s transitional administration. Thiel is a Facebook board member and co-founder of Paypal.

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Kids who use flavored e-cigs more likely to want to try cigarettes

There’s a lot of debate currently about the value of e-cigarettes and whether they’re a valuable tool for those who want to quit smoking or a vehicle to get kids hooked on nicotine. This article from Reuters on a recently released study suggests that possibly the latter is true.

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Cramer: Happy in the House, not ruling out the Cabinet

Congressman Cramer was an early and vocal supporter of Donald Trump and as the campaign progressed, he became a key advisor on Mr. Trump’s energy platform. And that history has now led to rumors about a Cabinet appointment in Mr. Trump’s administration.  

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US rig count up 4 this week to 557; North Dakota gains 5

There’s no clearer indication of optimism in the oil market than rig count. Industry experts agree we’ll never get back to the numbers we saw at the peak of the boom because of continued gains in efficiency, but any news of growth is a welcome sign. The original story was published by the Associated Press.

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Congressional Report Issues Strong Position on Administration Handling of WOTUS Rule

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform issued a report this past Thursday on the Waters of the U.S. Rule. The report was critical of administrative procedures in crafting the rule among other things. Following it’s release, Congressman Cramer issued the following statement. “This oversight report is further evidence the Waters of the U.S.

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This election just jumped the shark

I have to admit it, I’ve been hooked on the show American Politics for a couple seasons now, but in the lead up to our mid-season finale, I think the writers just took this thing too far. Really? Introducing Anthony Weiner again? If you’re having trouble laughing at our devolution, maybe this lighter-side commentary will

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‘This is Spinal Tap’ Star and Writer Taking Studio to Court over Royalties

It may be the movie that created the ‘mockumentary’ genre. It also went all the way to eleven. The movie was so successful that you’d assume that as a writer and star, Harry Shearer would have made some money off it over the last 32 years. Technically, you’d be right — he’s been paid $179 dollars.

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The Man Who Shed Light On Why College Keeps Getting More Expensive

The cost of higher education has been rising sharply over the past two decades, and there are many ideas as to why and probably more than a few factors contributing. In terms of economics, education is an interesting study, and this article from NPR highlights some of the challenges.

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Obama administration confirms double-digit premium hikes on Obamacare

Prices are rising and choices are dwindling for those seeking insurance under the controversial government-backed national health care plan. Get the full story from the Star Tribune.

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