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Portland filled its new airport terminal with mom-and-pop stores

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Welcome to the new heart of Portland at PDX, where the airport experience feels like a walk through the city itself. Travelers arriving or departing are greeted by a remarkable timber roof and tree-lined hall, crafted from sustainably managed Northwest woodlands. But it’s not just the architecture turning heads—the terminal exclusively showcases local gems. From [...]

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CurioAs Notre Dame reopens, Minnesota man reflects on his role in reconstruction

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Imagine being part of history, hands-on, crafting a piece of the past into the future. That’s just what Peter Henrikson from Grand Marais, MN did when he lent his timber-framing expertise to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral’s restoration. Five years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame reopens, with Henrikson—and other artisans—breathing new life into its [...]

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NewsWhooping Cough Making Comeback in North Dakota

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Whooping cough, a disease many might think belongs to the past, has aggressively resurfaced in North Dakota. This year alone, the state witnessed an alarming rise from 17 to 102 cases across 16 counties. That’s a wake-up call for everyone, especially with schools and childcare centers in the mix. Whooping cough starts innocuously like a [...]

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NewsWhy Montana data is missing from national childhood immunization reports

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Picture this: You’re preparing for a trip, checking the route, sealing the bags, but you skip the weather forecast. Risky, right? That’s Montana right now with childhood vaccination data. For over three years, it’s been the only state not reporting this crucial information to the CDC. A 2021 law change unraveled the state’s data collection, [...]

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NewsThree Affiliated Tribes Facing Paperwork Reprimand Over Unpermitted Demolition in Las Vegas

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In a classic case of demolition-before-details, the Three Affiliated Tribes found themselves in a bind after tearing down the White Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. The twist? They forgot about permits. This $10 million property was leveled without Clark County’s approval, prompting an official notice to either get paperwork straight or face legal consequences by [...]

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NewsGov. Burgum’s Daughter Jesse Getting National Attention for Film Company “Pinky Promise”

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Jesse Burgum, daughter of North Dakota’s outgoing governor, is making waves in the film world. At just 28, she’s earned a spot on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” for turning her production company, Pinky Promise, into a $27 million success story. Sure, growing up in a business-savvy family helped—but her fingerprints are all over the early [...]

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CurioToday in Minot | Dec 7, 2024

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Today is Saturday, December 7th. The sun will rise on the 77th day of fall, and the 342nd day of the year at 8:22 AM. We will see 8 hours 29 minutes of daylight before it sets at 4:51 PM. See What's Happening Today in Minot! #SupportLocalMedia #SavorMinot [...]

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CurioOn This Day | December 7

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It was an infamous day indeed. It was also a first, and proof that it's never too late to say "we screwed up." In Minot, we were building our first new hospital. And a local hunter had some wise advice, and we speculate may have inspired another famous rabbit hunter. [...]

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CurioOn This Day | On the Habits of Deer

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It is no great trick to hun deer. You want to go where there are deer, have the right gun, and shoot straight ... Mr. Parker is perhaps the most successful deer hunter in [...]

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CurioOn This Day | Minot’s First New Hospital

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The new hospital will be modern in every way and will be fitted by the county. This is what we have needed for sometime and the commissioners have don right. Minot is coming to [...]

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NewsHistoric images of Native Americans find their way back to North Dakota

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The State Historical Society of North Dakota has acquired 26 historic aquatints by artist Karl Bodmer depicting Native American life along the Upper Missouri River nearly 200 years ago. These vibrant artworks, originally created between 1839 and 1843, provide a rare glimpse into the region’s cultural history. Get the full story from Jack Dura writing [...]

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NewsND Dept. of Commerce Releases ND Development Fund Investments

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The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that 10 companies were approved for a total of $6,628,000 in loan funds through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) recently. “The NDDF is dedicated to fostering growth by supporting projects that not only create jobs but also strengthen North Dakota’s economy and promote long-term sustainability,” said [...]

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CurioDakota Gardener: The origins of mistletoe kisses

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I have never been kissed under a sprig of mistletoe. However, mistletoe is prominently featured in Christmas songs such as Frank Sinatra’s “Mistletoe and Holly” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” and more recently Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe.” The magical world of Harry Potter isn’t safe from mistletoe as the main character and Cho Chang learned. [...]

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CurioToday in Minot | Dec 6, 2024

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Today is Friday, December 6th. The sun will rise on the 76th day of fall, and the 341st day of the year at 8:21 AM. We will see 8 hours 30 minutes of daylight before it sets at 4:51 PM. See What's Happening Today in Minot! #SupportLocalMedia #SavorMinot [...]

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CurioDakota Gardener: The origins of mistletoe kisses

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By: Jane Doe, NDSU Extension Service |

Mistletoe, often romanticized in Christmas lore, is actually a parasitic plant that relies on trees for sustenance. Its name derives from Anglo-Saxon words meaning “dung-on-a-twig,” highlighting its propagation via bird droppings. Mythology and tradition, not biology, link mistletoe to love. Norse myths and ancient cultures like the Greeks and Druids associated it with fertility and [...]

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CurioOn This Day | December 6

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On this day, human decency took a big step, an tragic explosion took close to 2,000 lives, and the civil rights movement had a small victory in court. In Minot, property taxes. We had a bona fide transgender chicken living at the zoo, and a we were invited to get to know North Dakota. You can too if you follow the blue link below. [...]

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