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News6 killed, 13 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

In the early hours of April 28, Russian attacks across Ukraine claimed at least six civilian lives and injured 13 others, according to regional officials.Strikes hit multiple oblasts, including Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Sumy, damaging homes and injuring residents.In Donetsk Oblast, five people were killed and six injured, including three fatalities in Kostiantynivka, where [...]

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NewsIs social media hurting teens’ mental health? It’s complicated

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

Teens know better than anyone that social media is a double-edged sword. A new Pew survey finds that while most teens feel more connected and creative online, many also see the darker side—especially when it comes to their peers. Parents worry even more, often blaming social media as the biggest threat to teen mental health. [...]

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CurioTexas Farmers Could Soon Face Fewer Hurdles at Local Markets

By: Freda Ross, Public News Service | April 28, 2025

Members of a Texas House committee this week will consider a bill that would limit the number of permits farmers must have to participate at farmers markets. Currently in Texas, growers must have a permit from both the state health department and their local jurisdiction. House Bill 5459 would make it so they only need one permit. [...]

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NewsHere’s how much public media relies on federal funding, and what could happen next

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

Public media has fought off funding threats before—but this time, the stakes are higher. With the White House reportedly planning to eliminate federal support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, stations across the country—especially in rural and underserved areas—face an uncertain future. While some networks have grown less dependent on government dollars, others, particularly those [...]

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CurioReykjavík Gets Lit

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

Iceland’s capital is buzzing with words as the Reykjavík International Literary Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. One of the country’s oldest cultural festivals, RILF brings together a global roster of writers—from Nobel laureates to rising stars—under this year’s theme, _Home and Away_. With free events, local and international voices, and a deep commitment to accessibility, [...]

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News ReleaseFedorchak to host Telephone Town Hall on Thursday, May 1

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak will host a statewide telephone town hall on Thursday, May 1, at 7:00 p.m. CT. North Dakotans must sign up on her website by noon that day to participate. This is the second in a series of live events where Fedorchak will take questions and discuss legislative priorities directly with constituents. Full [...]

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CurioPrairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our refrigerator

By: Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension Service | April 28, 2025

“I heard you and my husband Bill went on a tour of our pantry recently,” Mary says. “Somehow you magically shrank down so you could get to the back of the cupboard.” It’s true, Bill and I had a nice time inspecting the cupboards. “Do you think we could explore our refrigerator, too?” she adds. [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota House passes Department of Commerce budget after debate over amendments

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

After two days of heated debate, the North Dakota House passed the Department of Commerce budget last Thursday with a 61-31 vote. Lawmakers clashed over late additions, including funding for drones, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, and a $75 million development fund line of credit. Critics warned the bill risked violating the state’s single-subject rule, [...]

Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck Tribune

CommentaryA War on Wisdom: The Quiet Destruction of the Humanities

By: Marc C. Johnson, Idaho Capital Sun | April 28, 2025

The president of the United States is destroying the National Endowment for the Humanities, a tiny federal agency that has existed since the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. The defunding of state humanities councils, including in Idaho, is a pathetically short-sighted move. Even worse it’s part of a comprehensive effort by the administration to further “dumb [...]

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NewsNebraska social media age-verification bill moves forward

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

Nebraska lawmakers moved forward this week with a bill requiring age verification for social media accounts, advancing it by a 38-2 vote. Introduced by State Sen. Tanya Storer and backed by Governor Jim Pillen, the proposal aims to bolster parental oversight and address youth mental health concerns. Supporters say it’s a necessary step to protect [...]

Read & Share sourced from: Nebraska Examiner

CurioOn This Day | Liberace in Ice

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

ONE of the features of the Quebec Winter Carnival this year is the ice sculpture of a well known American pianist by the name of Liberace. The likeness of the maestro was carved by [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Desperate for the Vaccine, Suspicious of the Delay

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

It is hard to believe that any individual or any business organization, especially in this country, would commercialize on Dr. Salk’s discovery to the extent that the vaccine would be available only to those [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Motorists Beware!

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

There is one strip of road, about sixteen miles southwest of Minot, along the old Ryder trail that is a hoodoo for automobiles and other conveyances as well. The autist who goes along that [...]

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CurioOn This Day | A Daily Paper Aboard Ship

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

Thru the courtesy of Mr. Shepherd son of Thos. Shepherd the advertising specialist, we were shown copies of the daily paper published aboard the Lusitania, the fastest steamer afloat. The paper is printed in [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Inflation Education

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

If the causes of present high prices be natural and normal, nothing is to be feared therefrom. High prices are by no means always an evil while low prices often are." Mr. Gaynor thinks [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Now That’s a Good Pig!

by: MinotVoice | April 28, 2025

Mandan Pioneer: They have a pig down near Gwyther that will put the famous geese of Rome out of business according to a story that is told by one of the residents down there. [...]

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News Release Armstrong Signs bill requiring phone-free K-12 public schools in ND

Commentary Term Limits Make the Case on Second Thoughts

News City Council Agenda | April 21, 2025

Commentary Letter: Protecting Newborns Shouldn’t Be Political

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News6 killed, 13 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

CurioTexas Farmers Could Soon Face Fewer Hurdles at Local Markets

CurioReykjavík Gets Lit

News ReleaseFedorchak to host Telephone Town Hall on Thursday, May 1

CurioPrairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our refrigerator

NewsNorth Dakota House passes Department of Commerce budget after debate over amendments

CommentaryA War on Wisdom: The Quiet Destruction of the Humanities

CurioOn This Day | Liberace in Ice

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CurioOn This Day | A Daily Paper Aboard Ship

CurioOn This Day | Inflation Education

CurioOn This Day | Now That’s a Good Pig!