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NewsNDSU Extension projects commodity prices for 2025

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By: Ron Haugan, NDSU Extension Service |

Planning for the future can be a very frustrating process particularly in times of market volatility. Planning typically pays high dividends. For most farm and ranch managers, developing realistic commodity price expectations is one of the most difficult and complex tasks of the planning process. To make the planning process easier, North Dakota State University [...]

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NewsSchool leaders oppose bill putting superintendent in charge of districts’ compliance with ND state law

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Senate Bill 2104, pitched by Sen. Todd Beard, seeks to ensure school districts adhere to state education laws, proposing a 2% cut in state aid for non-compliance. This move comes after a confrontation over transgender student rights in Fargo. Proponents argue for accountability, while critics warn of hefty financial hits and potential misuse. As the [...]

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NewsBill would reduce time for North Dakota teachers to get lifetime license

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The ND legislature is debating a bill written to reduce the years needed for a lifetime state teaching license from 30 to 20, aiming to cut costs and help retain educators. Advocates say it acknowledges the dedication teachers give, potentially saving them around $1,000. However, the state’s licensing board argues that ongoing education is key [...]

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CommentaryYards Are Not Enough: The Importance of the Public Realm

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By: Tiffany Owens Reed, Strong Towns |

Just before the recent snap of cold weather landed in Texas, I zipped my son into his sweatshirt and marched him to the car. It was time for our daily “outside time,” and I had decided that today would be a little different from our normal walk around the neighborhood. Ten minutes of driving later, [...]

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NewsKids learn about STEM, life skills in prep for state robotics competition

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Meet “The Architects,” a spirited group of four homeschooled kids in Minot, North Dakota, who are diving headfirst into the world of robotics. Led by the enthusiastic 14-year-old Divine Okonkwo, this team teaches us that teamwork and perseverance are the blueprints for success. As they gear up for their first competition this Saturday, they’ll be [...]

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NewsEIA forecasts lower oil price in 2025 amid significant market uncertainties

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Uncertain demand and extra supply is likely to dominate the energy markets in the near future; that means lower prices are likely. In 2024, the benchmark Brent crude averaged $81 per barrel, but it’s forecasted to dip to $74 in 2025 and $66 by 2026. This price slide is largely due to an increase in [...]

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CurioSaskatchewan’s canola crushing dreams crushed by FCL plant cancelation

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Premier Scott Moe’s ambitious plans for a robust canola industry have just hit a major snag. The Federative Co-operatives Ltd.-AGT Food plant, once poised to transform canola into renewable diesel, has seen its venture indefinitely paused. Following Bunge Ltd.’s takeover of Viterra, jobs have been lost, and dreams shuttered—not exactly a winning streak for Saskatchewan. [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Wednesday, January 22nd

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On this day in 1927 Teddy Wakelam provided the first live radio commentary of a football match, covering the game between Arsenal F.C. and Sheffield United at Highbury, marking a milestone in sports broadcasting. On this day in 1944, Allied forces began Operation Shingle, landing at Anzio and Nettuno in Italy during World War II, [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Brought a Knife to a Gun Fight

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When they go outside, Gately secured a Winchester from his wagon near by and leveled it at Wilhelm, who turned and started back into the store, drawing an automatic revolver as he did so [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Where Have all the Great Scots Gone

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Hoot Mon! Dinna ye know that the Scots were going to entertain? The Minot Burns club will hold their annual celebration on the anniversary of the birth of the great Scottish bard at the [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Earned Accolades

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The editor of the Independent was honored by the North Dakota newspapermen at the state press meeting held at Bismarck last week, be being made President of the North Dakota Press Association. [...]

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CurioOn This Day | The Magic is Happening

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If any mistakes are made in the future, it will be our own fault. Let us profit by the errors of the past. Let us study the conditions as they are and speculate on [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Minot Chamber Organizes

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The membership of the new organization now numbers nearly a thousand. The new organization hopes to benefit every walk in life. It is strictly non-partisan and its sole object is to further the interests [...]

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NewsPort: North Dakota lawmakers may finally get ballot measure reforms right

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Reforming North Dakota’s ballot measure process isn’t a headline-grabber, but it should be. House Concurrent Resolution 3003 proposes requiring a 60% supermajority to amend the state constitution—a sensible safeguard for our most consequential laws. Critics argue this undermines direct democracy, but it’s worth considering: should laws be shaped by fleeting majorities or broad consensus? Rob [...]

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NewsBill would let North Dakota state firefighters retire earlier

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State firefighters in North Dakota may soon find early retirement within their reach, as lawmakers review a pivotal bill aimed at aligning their benefits with other public safety officials. House Bill 1112 seeks to allow these brave professionals, currently eligible for retirement at 65, to retire up to a decade earlier. It’s a recognition not [...]

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NewsCrowds flock to see snow sculpture at Vinterfest 2025

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Bitter cold couldn’t chill the spirits at Vinterfest 2025 in Bismarck, where families found warmth in creativity and community. The North Dakota Heritage Center turned into a snowy gallery, hosting grand sculptures by Team North Dakota Snow Sculpting. One highlight, the “Scandinavian Snow Globe,” captured the essence of Scandinavian art in an intricate swirl of [...]

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