The State of North Dakota is taking steps to protect itself from cyber threats. A report issued by an interim cybersecurity task force has outlined ten recommendations for the state. of most note is the need for the state to act in whole to protect data rather than having individual agencies working to guard their
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Rob Port at Say Anything Blog offers up two important conversation points in this article, one of them unintentionally. First, the protest actions have exposed the need for police to be using body cameras, so we should figure out how to get that done. And second — and though not explicitly stated — it’s time
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William Yardley of the L.A. Times gets the story right, and his editor got the headline right too. Not all national media and journalism is biased and this is a great example. Read the full article for yesterday’s developments in the #NoDAPL fiasco by following the ‘source’ link above.
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North Dakota is a good state for business. Forbes ranks states annually on factors like costs, labor supply, regulatory environment, and others, and it has put North Dakota in the eighth spot on the list.
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In North Dakota, we drink a lot — at least compared to other states. And according to new statistics, we get in the car and drive after drinking far too often as well. April Baumgarten with the Dickinson Press has more on the story.
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June 30, 2017, is an important date for the state’s Legacy Fund. After that, earnings from the fund can be transferred to the state’s general fund. Earnings from prior to that are considered part of the principal and can only be spent by two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature. The fund currently
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At this time two years ago, the gathering system pipeline operated by Summit Midstream near Blacktail Creek North of Williston was probably leaking. It wouldn’t be discovered until January of 2015 when the resulting spill became the largest in North Dakota history. Today, the company finds themselves in the role of example for the industry
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Bishop Ryan Senior Elijah Stewart is among three North Dakota students nominated to U.S. Military Academies by Senator Hoeven. Mr. Stewart will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. ““We are glad to nominate some of the best and brightest from North Dakota to appointments at our nation’s military academies,” Hoeven said. “Elijah,
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The Dakota Access Pipeline protest continues to be the dominant story in North Dakota news. The situation is evolving on both sides of the concrete barrier blocking the backwater bridge. Here’s the latest coverage from our local media sources. Concrete Barriers Added at the Backwater Bridge | Bismarck Tribune Jessica Holdman has the story on
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Senator Hoeven, Governor Dalrymple, and Congressman Cramer have signed a letter delivered to President Obama regarding the #NoDAPL Protests. The full news release per Senator Hoeven’s office and letter follow below. — Official News Release — WASHINGTON – In a letter to President Barack Obama, Senator John Hoeven, Congressman Kevin Cramer and Governor Jack Dalrymple
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Earlier this fall, Dakota Acess purchased land near the site of the #NoDAPL protest camps from a private rancher. It was a move that sparked controversy because, at first look, it appeared to be in violation of North Dakota’s corporate farming laws. Now, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that Dakota Access had
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One of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s initial arguments against the Dakota Access Pipeline was its proximity to the reservations water intake structure, but as of the new year, water for the reservation communities will be pulled from a new location more than 70 miles downstream of the pipeline. Ernest Scheyder with Reuters has the
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Several decades ago, the state legislature created an advisory board for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. One of the results of that is that each fall and spring, advisory board members host public meetings in their district. These public meetings provide citizens with an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask
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Voters gave medical marijuana the overwhelming stamp of approval, but the nuts and bolts of that law are creating headaches for those tasked with implementing it. Kim Fundingsland with the Minot Daily News has the story.
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The first priority is the budget. After that’s settled, the long-term goal for the Burgum Sanford team is getting to wrok on revitalizing our small towns and communities. KX News has the story that includes an interview with Lieutenant Governor-Elect Brent Sanford.
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Growth in the unmanned aerial systems (UAS/UAV/Drones) industry is skyrocketing, and Grand Forks is working to position their community as the premier testing location in the country because of its unique intersection of private, government (Air Force), and educational opportunities.
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