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CurioMontana Lawmakers ponder bills aimed a narrowing ag property tax loopholes

Montana lawmakers are evaluating two bills designed to tighten property tax benefits meant for agricultural landowners. House Bill 27 seeks to require owners of large properties to provide proof of farm income to qualify for agricultural status, while Senate Bill 4 proposes adjusting how homes on agricultural land are taxed, particularly those near high-value areas. [...]

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NewsCompeting bills would change how candidates get on North Dakota ballot

The North Dakota Legislature is considering two significant bills that aim to change how candidates access the ballot. One proposal, introduced by Rep. Mike Nathe, would eliminate party endorsements, requiring statewide candidates to gather 2,000 signatures and legislative candidates 167. Nathe argues this promotes inclusivity and reduces insider influence. Meanwhile, Rep. Ben Koppelman proposes a [...]

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NewsBathroom bill passed by North Dakota House allows schools to be fined for noncompliance

North Dakota lawmakers are doubling down on school bathroom policies. The House voted 73-18 to ban all-gender bathrooms in K-12 public schools, even single-occupancy ones, and put enforcement in the hands of the Attorney General’s Office. Schools that don’t comply could face fines of up to $2,500 per violation. Supporters say the bill strengthens an [...]

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SportsNine-year-old boxer from Minot competes on national stage

In Minot, nine-year-old Steven Gray is making waves in the boxing world after earning a second-place finish in the National Silver Gloves competition. A newcomer to the sport, he started boxing at just eight years old and quickly climbed to the national level. Guided by dedicated coaches, Steven emphasizes the importance of hard work and [...]

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NewsSlew of bills on school choice, ESAs spark debate in North Dakota Legislature

Education savings accounts (ESAs) took center stage at the North Dakota Legislature this week, sparking debate over school choice and public funding. Supporters see ESAs as a way to give parents more control over their children’s education, while critics warn they divert public money away from already underfunded schools. Multiple bills propose different approaches, from [...]

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NewsDakota College Bottineau Calls Out February as Career and Technical Education Month

January 27, 2025 – Bottineau, ND – Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) celebrates February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Known for CTE programs, Dakota College at Bottineau provides students with the technical skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for successful performance in a globally competitive workplace. Comprised of eight program areas, CTE is developed [...]

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CommentaryPort: ‘Local control’ is not an ideology

Local control is a popular argument—until it isn’t. North Dakota lawmakers are debating spending caps on local budgets and restrictions on ranked-choice voting, sparking pushback from those who say the state is overreaching. But the reality is, local control is often a matter of convenience. Take property taxes: local governments resist state-imposed spending caps but [...]

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NewsTask Force 21 Forms Sentinel Working Group in Preparation of Modernization Project

The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) has formed a Sentinel Working Group under Task Force 21 (TF21). The Sentinel Working Group consists of four TF21 members that include Mark Jantzer, Jason Zimmerman, Brekka Kramer, and Cassidy Hjelmstad as the group’s chair. This working group will be crucial as TF21 prepares the state and our community [...]

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CurioDakota Gardener: Cut flower care

Valentine’s Day, I think, has great timing. The colorful displays of candy, cards and of course, cut flowers provide much-needed color for our eyes. It is the cut flowers that really catch my eye and it’s hard to resist bringing some home. You can do a few things to get the most out of your [...]

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CurioGrowth Ponzi Scheme Leaves Virginia Town With $34 Million Dilemma and a Hint For Minot

Elected officials across the country are facing an impossible financial reality. Promises made decades ago are coming due, and there isn’t enough cash on hand to address them all. Debt seems like the only way out of today’s problem, but everyone knows it’s just buying time. Meanwhile, the list of deferred projects that now need [...]

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CurioBill strengthening Montana’s Indigenous language program clears Senate

Montana is taking another step to preserve its Indigenous languages. A bill passed in the Senate this week strengthens a decade-old program by giving tribes more control over language revitalization efforts. Instead of working through school districts, tribes will have direct agency over their initiatives, with materials securely archived for future generations. For many, language [...]

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NewsCrude oil spill reported in Bottineau County

BISMARCK, N.D. – Scout Energy Management LLC notified the North Dakota of Environmental Quality on Wednesday, Feb. 5, of a crude oil release that occurred five miles northwest of Maxbass. Initial estimates from Scout indicate 300 barrels (12,600 gallons) of crude oil released from a tank overflow , some of which sprayed off the well [...]

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NewsGarden kits available to early childcare education centers

BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that applications are now being accepted from licensed North Dakota early childcare education centers for garden kits through the North United States Department of Agriculture Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Award. “The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is seeking state licensed early childhood education centers interested [...]

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NewsBill seeks $55 million for shared health education space at UND

In Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota is seeking legislative support for a significant investment in its medical school, proposing a $55 million bill to construct a new 95,000-square-foot facility. This redevelopment aims to bring together various health disciplines, fostering collaboration and enhancing educational experiences, particularly in simulation training. With aging buildings in dire [...]

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CurioWhy the AI world is suddenly obsessed with a 160-year-old economics paradox

Understanding the intricacies of energy efficiency can be a complex task, particularly when discussing Jevons Paradox. This concept illustrates a counterintuitive reality: as technology improves and resource efficiency increases, consumption of that resource often rises instead of falls. It raises important questions about our approach to sustainability. This primer will help clarify the paradox and [...]

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Curio‘Bloom where you’re planted,’ whether in the tundra or the tropics

Ever notice how your southern friends bundle up in what you’d call “light jacket weather”? A North Dakota native’s winter visit to North Carolina reveals just how relative our experience of cold can be – and offers a humorous look at how regional perspectives on weather shape our daily lives. What’s considered frigid in one [...]

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