On This Day | Teddy the Indomitable
Recently he was responsible for an order which among other things compelled officers to ride thirty miles, three days in succession in the way of a practical practice. There was any amount of kicking […]
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On This Day | Minot Man Invents Air Ship
Mr. Dorman does not believe that any of the ships yet made are practical and thinks when the successful ship is made, it will be a very simple affair, so much so that people […]
Sports betting bill brought up again in state legislature
North Dakota stands at a crossroads on sports betting. Representative Scott Louser is pushing for a 2026 ballot that could legalize wagering on professional and college sports. While he argues the state misses out on revenue as more than 30 states have already embraced this pastime, critics warn of increased financial risks, like the potential […]
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‘Right to repair’ case seen as tip of iceberg for ND farmer fairness
Farmers in North Dakota and the rest of the country are monitoring an evolving legal case against a giant equipment manufacturer and they said repair restrictions are not the only service headaches farmers encounter. The Federal Trade Commission last week sued John Deere, accusing the company of an unfairly dominant market share. It said farmers have […]
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Rock stars: Bottineau geology students propose new North Dakota symbol
Young geologists in North Dakota are making waves by proposing the state’s first official rock: Knife River Flint. These spirited students, known as the Bottineau Rockhounds, took their enthusiasm to the state Capitol, urging lawmakers to embrace this cola-colored stone. Historically significant and unique to North Dakota, Knife River Flint has been treasured for its […]
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January is National Radon Action Month, A Perfect Time to Test
As the chill of January sets in, there’s more to think about than just cranking up the heat. This month marks National Radon Action Month, a vital reminder for North Dakota residents. Radon is a silent, invisible threat lurking in many homes, possibly affecting your health. Alarmingly, over half of North Dakota homes harbor radon […]
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Why ‘Brain Rot’ Can Hurt Learning — and How One District Is Kicking It Out of School
Kids today are growing up in a world where short, bizarre internet videos dominate their screens—and their attention spans. Dubbed “brain rot,” this trend of mindless, dopamine-spiking content is causing ripple effects far beyond social media, from classrooms to homes. As schools grapple with shorter attention spans and social challenges, researchers link these behaviors to […]
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On This Day | Monday, January 20th
On this day in 1937, Franklin D. Roosevelt was inaugurated for his second term as President of the United States, becoming the first president to be inaugurated on January 20th following the ratification of the 20th Amendment. On this day in 1942, senior Nazi officials met at the Wannsee Conference in Berlin to discuss and […]
On This Day | Minot Milling
Every Sack is Guaranteed to be of Uniform Quality. We Exchange Flour for your Wheat. Bring your feed to This Mill and Have it Ground : : : : […]
On This Day | Tooting For Advertising
Wherefore blow your horn and blow it loudly and if you wan tot give a proper toot, advertise in The Budget. […]
On This Day | The Panama Kipling
My wicker jug before me stands A quart within its woven bands— A quart of undiluted themes, A quart of concentrated dreams At vagrant Fancy’s soft commands. Led by Caprice’s listless hands I reach […]
On This Day | Before Food Labeling
I E.F. Ladd, chemist of the North Dakota Government Agricultural Experiment Station and Food Commissioner for North Dakota, hereby certify that the list of products enumerated herein have been analyzed and the same found […]
On This Day | Hope for Winter’s Future
The old time blizzard, like the buffalo, seem to have gone from our midst, and like the buffalo, only exist in on near the Zoological gardens of the east. We believe that as the […]
North Dakota hunters debate deer baiting rules
Beneath a sea of orange shirts, North Dakota’s hunters gathered at the Capitol, rallying for a cause close to their hearts. They want Senate Bill 2137, a concise legal proposal, to lift the restrictions on using bait for deer hunting. Proponents argue that these restrictions, designed to prevent chronic-wasting disease, have overreached, impacting traditional hunting […]
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U.S. pays $590 million to Moderna to speed up development of bird flu vaccine
The federal government is stepping up efforts to protect Americans from a growing threat: bird flu. With $590 million in new funding, Moderna will accelerate the development of a vaccine targeting pandemic influenza, including the unpredictable H5N1 virus. While bird flu has mostly impacted livestock, human cases are rising, with 67 confirmed infections. Outgoing HHS […]
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How to Make America Great: A Visionary Manifesto from the Woman Who Ran for President in 1872
In 1872, long before the 19th Amendment gave women a voice at the ballot box, Victoria Woodhull shook America by running for President, with none other than Frederick Douglass as her running mate. Born into poverty and adversity, Woodhull was a force of nature. Her campaign was bold, her ideas revolutionary, and she challenged societal […]