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Africa is leading the world in plastic bag reform

by: Josh Wolsky | May 19, 2019

Whether through bans, taxes, or simple acknowledgment of the problem — people and countries across the globe are waking up to the scourge of plastic invading our natural environments. And in countries throughout Africa, they’re taking aggressive steps to reduce usage and impacts — particularly of plastic bags. It’s a local story because the impacts

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ND ranchers cheer; U.S. beef gains full access to Japan

by: Josh Wolsky | May 18, 2019

In a move that’s being lauded as removal of non-science-based trade barriers, U.S. beef producers will gain full access to Japanese markets. U.S. beef exports to Japan have been restricted going back more than a decade due to scares of bovine spongiform encephalopathy; those restrictions will be lifted Jenny Schlect with Forum News Service has

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Josh Duhamel talks about North Dakota roots and Hollywood career

by: Josh Wolsky | May 16, 2019

Minot-native Jush Duhamel was awarded an honorary degree by UND last weekend. As a part of the experience, he sat down with WDAY’s Matt Henson and talked about North Dakota and what it means to him to be from this place. Follow the link below to catch the 7-minute interview.

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North Dakota oil flows at near-record levels, flaring up

by: Josh Wolsky | May 16, 2019

North Dakota oil continues to flow. In March, the average was almost 1.4 million barrels per day. But on the downside, flaring was also up as producers used exemptions in order to capture larger oil production. Natural gas capture infrastructure is expected to improve by the end of the year; it’s expected this will trim

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Previewing the 2019 Medora Musical with the Burning Hills Singers

by: Josh Wolsky | May 15, 2019

Rehearsals are underway for one of North Dakota’s great traditions of summer — the Medora Musical. Check out the article from KX News and Tim Olson that includes a video interview with cast members and teases some of the changes in this years show.

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North Dakota Health Council to review proposed cottage food rules

by: Josh Wolsky | May 14, 2019

Should we be able to sell food we make in our own kitchen? Over the past two legislative sessions, passionate supporters successfully pushed back against regulations and won more freedom on this front, but the tug of war between state health officials and food freedom advocates continues. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the

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Senator Hoeven weighs in on trade impacts to North Dakota, efforts for relief

by: Josh Wolsky | May 14, 2019

Trade negotiations between the U.S. and China have big implications for North Dakota farmers. With that in mind, Senator Hoeven issued a statement through a news release yesterday. Read it below. — Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the

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Capitol makeover — public entrance set for $2 million remodel

by: Josh Wolsky | May 13, 2019

By the time the next legislative session roles around, we’ll have a new and improved entrance to our Capitol. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story on the makeover planned for the South entrance of Bismarck’s landmark building.

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Work to start next spring on $1B water pipeline for Red River Valley

by: Josh Wolsky | May 13, 2019

The legal fight over NAWS — and its eminent conclusion — are paving the way for another Missouri River water supply project with cross-border implications. The Red River Water Supply Project got $30 million from the legislature. When completed, it will move water from the Missouri River to the Sheyenne River and is designed to

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North Dakota 18th in the world in oil production

by: Josh Wolsky | May 12, 2019

At 1.4 million barrels per day, North Dakota’s oil production makes it the 18th biggest producer in word today — if we were a country. By 2030, that number is expected to grow to more than 2 million barrels per day. Patrick Springer with InForum has the full story on North Dakota’s macro trends and

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North Dakota students lead nation in AP exam pass rate increase

by: Josh Wolsky | May 12, 2019

Over the past few years and since the legislature made an investment in supporting advanced placement instruction in high schools, North Dakota students have made fast advances on their AP test performance. Get the full good news education story from InForum.

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North Dakota claims dubious position in rankings of juvenile drug arrests

by: Josh Wolsky | May 12, 2019

In a ranking of juvenile drug arrests, North Dakota had the 3rd highest total of 27 violations per 10,000 kids. Only South Dakota and Wyoming ranked worse. April Baumgarten with Inforum has the full story.

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2019 ND Governor’s Photo Contest open for entries

by: Josh Wolsky | May 8, 2019

North Dakota can be a tough subject to capture on camera, but if you think you’ve got what it takes to compose a take-your-breath-away moment, the Governor and the North Dakota Department of Tourism want to see it. Check out the article linked below from InForum on the details on for entering the Governor’s photo

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ND getting an updated election system

by: Josh Wolsky | May 7, 2019

North Dakota’s nearly 20-year old election system will be getting an upgrade. In the recently close legislative session, lawmakers appropriated $12 million to upgrade to new equipment. Dave Thompson with Prairie Public News has the full story that probably won’t change much for most voters — the paper ballots will remain.

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Legislative study would look at filming incentives for North Dakota

by: Josh Wolsky | May 6, 2019

Have you observed a movie in the making? For the big Hollywood films, it’s quite a production. Imagine moving a small town’s amount of people to a new location for a couple months. They need food, housing, occasional entertainment. In other words, if your town can land a movie production, it’s quite the economic boon.

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Future of Farming: Fargo claims first automated farm, hoping for support environment that goes with it

by: Josh Wolsky | May 4, 2019

What does the future of farming look like? If you’re in the camp that believes the march of technology is unstoppable, than you’re probably willing to bet on automation. Testing that automation in a literal field is a first step to wider introduction. Check out this story from Inforum to see how Fargo is moving

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