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The Haunting Aftermath of a Deadly Train Wreck

Politics, regulations, and the volatility of Bakken oil aside, we must never forget that what we’re pumping out of the ground in Western North Dakota can change lives in an instant. As stewards of this resource, we must be constantly vigilant. Here[...]

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The MARC: ASK Fitness Says Yes

As the owner of ASK Fitness, I’m writing to express my support for the Minot Aquatics and Recreation Center. [...]Read More... from The MARC: ASK Fitness Says Yes

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Editorial: Let’s Raise a Glass to Less Liquor Regulation!

Minot has a problem. If you haven’t noticed, downtown Minot is being overrun by new restaurants. What’s even worse, many of these new restaurants are moving into old, rundown buildings and improving them; the gall it must take. And what’s more, these[...]

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The MARC: An Opinion Swayed

Minot Daily News Editor David Rupkalvis weighs in on an important Minot issue with a unique perspective. This is something you should read. You may need a Facebook account to read this story. [...]Read More... from The MARC: An Opinion Swayed

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Commentary: The Thing to Remember About Paramount Sports

If you haven’t yet heard of Paramount Sports, you should take a minute to acquaint yourself with this KX News story or here on Facebook. They’re an in-development business concept that at first glance looks very similar to what the Park District[...]

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Rod St. Aubyn: Rushing To Judgment In The 24/7 News Cycle

The culture of constant news has created an environment and an incentive for media outlets to reach for conclusion and judgement prior to having all the facts. It is an unhealthy trend. [...]Read More... from Rod St. Aubyn: Rushing To Judgment In[...]

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Editorial: Information is Key to Waste Facilities

The Bismarck Tribune weighs in on the debate over where to put our oil field waste. We can’t be pro-oil development, pro-modern conveniences of abundant energy and take a ‘not in my backyard’ attitude. [...]Read More... from Editorial: Information is Key to[...]

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What Would My Mom Do? (Drink Tab and Lock Us Outside)

There’s something to be said for the parenting styles of old, where children were allowed to run a bit more freely and fail a bit more often. North Dakota is a place of families and kids, but the devils advocate may warn of[...]

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Mike Rowe: Of Assholes and Authenticity

The Minot Voice has featured commentary from Mike Rowe in the past, and we'll no doubt continue to do so in the future. Today he writes on the true meaning and danger of that old adage, 'just be yourself.' [...]Read More... from[...]

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Speculation on the MARC: Where are They Going to Put it?

It’s in the title, but let’s be crystal clear on this. This article is pure speculation. Park District officials have repeatedly said it would not be financially responsible to purchase land before they have authority from voters to build the MARC. So,[...]

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Charge against Baesler dropped, Read the Full Report

Rob Port at Say Anything Blog has got the full arrest report and investigation notes on State Superintendent of  Public Schools Kristen Baesler arrest. His take, lot’s of bad decisions, nothing near worth prosecuting. Read it all for yourself on Say Anything.[...]