Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: The Fundamentals of Beer What prompted the idea for the course? After 25 years of working in professional kitchens and as a server in fine dining, I became an adjunct professor and then director of special projects […]
The Bottom-Up Shorts podcast highlights ordinary folks making extraordinary changes in their communities. In this episode host Norm Van Eeden Petersman chats with Edward Erfurt about a simple yet transformative 4-step public investment approach. Drawing from real-life experiences in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Chisholm, Minnesota, they highlight the magic of starting small, focusing on achievable actions […]
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On this day in 1790, the United States Supreme Court held its first session in New York City, marking the beginning of the highest judicial authority in the country as established by the Constitution. On this day in 1960, four African American college students staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, […]
For beer barrel purposes the two kinds of oak are rated as similar in most respects. The outstanding factor that has until now barred red oak is a difference in pore structure. A natural […]
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Bertha Dale of Minot was arrested Tuesday on a charge of second degree murder, the allegation being that she performed an illegal operation on a young woman who died recently. […]
Had I at that time realized that I now, some fifty years later, would be asked to write historical information about the origin of your congregation, I could have recorded many things which we […]
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Mr. Roosevelt thus believes that by the middle of this year extraordinary measures will no longer be required to speed recovery. He is as awake as anyone to there terrific cost, and he has […]
A party of engineers is making surveys in the vicinity of Garrison where the proposed dam, in connection with the Missouri river diversion project would be constructed, it was learned this week. […]
Bunny drives are conducted on a tract of land south of Garrison, where an alfalfa patch has served to attract hundreds of rabbits to furnish ample excitement. […]
In recent years, you may have noticed headlines related to the insurance industry, and, more importantly, you may have experienced its effects firsthand. This could include higher premiums that strain your household budget, reduced availability of certain coverage options, or delays in claim processing after a loss. We’ve witnessed how natural disasters, such as the […]
Watford City, North Dakota, is stepping into the spotlight as part of season 2 of the documentary series “My Town,” which explores the unique aspects of rural life. Emmy-winning documentarian Cory Hepola will highlight the town’s advanced healthcare system, energy production, and agricultural successes. As Hepola emphasizes, Watford City challenges the common stereotypes about small […]
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North Dakota is taking a step toward addressing mental health challenges among pilots, sparked by the tragic 2021 death of a University of North Dakota student, John Hauser. His suicide highlighted a critical issue: pilots often hesitate to seek help for fear of losing their medical certification. In response, lawmakers are considering a groundbreaking bill […]
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When it comes to the food on our tables, the journey from farm to fork involves countless hands. Many of these hands belong to immigrants who are pivotal to American agriculture. Yet, with President Trump’s plans for large-scale deportations, the fields of U.S. farms might soon see a profound change. How would the removal of […]
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The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s office at 857-4752. City Council meetings can also be live-streamed from […]
The City of Minot’s Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, February 4th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda for the meeting will be linked below and livestreamed via the city’s Youtube channel. Any persons requiring special accommodation is asked to contact the City Clerk’s office. Items of note on the agenda: 3.1 Decorum standards […]
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On this day in 1606, Guy Fawkes and several other conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot were executed for their attempt to blow up the British Parliament and assassinate King James I, an event commemorated annually in the UK as Guy Fawkes Night. On this day in 1865, the United States Congress passed the 13th Amendment […]