It’s a new year and new Congress. While most legislation we’ll see this term has yet to be introduced, some of the early bills are out of touch with the needs of most Americans. Although many voters supported Donald Trump in the hope that he’ll address practical concerns like tightening border security, ending taxes on […]
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Ward County has seen a modest 2.67% increase in agricultural land values for 2025, setting the average at $830.43 per acre. On Tuesday, the County Commission narrowly decided to peg property tax calculations at 94% of this certified value, after a lively debate on whether to ease the percentage to give local property owners a […]
Broadcast television is slowly fading out. Over the past two decades, fewer people are flipping channels, opting for on-demand streaming instead. Streaming services are bagging the top shows and sports events, often leaving traditional TV struggling for audience and ad revenue. What’s more, controversies linger, with figures like Trump and FCC nominee Brendan Carr threatening […]
On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in the United States to receive a medical degree, graduating from Geneva Medical College in New York and paving the way for women in the medical profession. On this day in 1950, the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, passed a resolution declaring Jerusalem the capital of […]
Senator Englund of Kenmare has prepared a unique bill the object of which is to destroy the flickertails. […]
The City Commissioners informed Mr. Brandli that unless the rates were materially reduced, they were quite confident that the people would “take the bit in their teeth” and take steps towards installing a municipal […]
If you have an enemy, go out and make an honest effort to win him for a friend. Remember the chances against your living in this world more than 100 years, and also that […]
Mr. Chamberlin pointed out that for a great many years almost everyone had been giving the farmers advice. He said that the time had now come when people should really do something to benefit […]
Everyone in knows such evils exist in Minot, as in every other city of even minor importance and the majority are well aware, that such evils are a source of graft. But to devote […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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, […]