Category: Curio

Texas Farmers Could Soon Face Fewer Hurdles at Local Markets

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By: Freda Ross, Public News Service |

Members of a Texas House committee this week will consider a bill that would limit the number of permits farmers must have to participate at farmers markets. Currently in Texas, growers must have a permit from both the state health department and their local jurisdiction. House Bill 5459 would make it so they only need one permit.

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Reykjavík Gets Lit

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Iceland’s capital is buzzing with words as the Reykjavík International Literary Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. One of the country’s oldest cultural festivals, RILF brings together a global roster of writers—from Nobel laureates to rising stars—under this year’s theme, _Home and Away_. With free events, local and international voices, and a deep commitment to accessibility,

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Prairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our refrigerator

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By: Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension Service |

“I heard you and my husband Bill went on a tour of our pantry recently,” Mary says. “Somehow you magically shrank down so you could get to the back of the cupboard.” It’s true, Bill and I had a nice time inspecting the cupboards. “Do you think we could explore our refrigerator, too?” she adds.

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On This Day | Liberace in Ice

by: MinotVoice  |  

ONE of the features of the Quebec Winter Carnival this year is the ice sculpture of a well known American pianist by the name of Liberace. The likeness of the maestro was carved by

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On This Day | Desperate for the Vaccine, Suspicious of the Delay

by: MinotVoice  |  

It is hard to believe that any individual or any business organization, especially in this country, would commercialize on Dr. Salk’s discovery to the extent that the vaccine would be available only to those

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On This Day | Motorists Beware!

by: MinotVoice  |  

There is one strip of road, about sixteen miles southwest of Minot, along the old Ryder trail that is a hoodoo for automobiles and other conveyances as well. The autist who goes along that

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On This Day | A Daily Paper Aboard Ship

by: MinotVoice  |  

Thru the courtesy of Mr. Shepherd son of Thos. Shepherd the advertising specialist, we were shown copies of the daily paper published aboard the Lusitania, the fastest steamer afloat. The paper is printed in

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On This Day | Inflation Education

by: MinotVoice  |  

If the causes of present high prices be natural and normal, nothing is to be feared therefrom. High prices are by no means always an evil while low prices often are." Mr. Gaynor thinks

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On This Day | Now That’s a Good Pig!

by: MinotVoice  |  

Mandan Pioneer: They have a pig down near Gwyther that will put the famous geese of Rome out of business according to a story that is told by one of the residents down there.

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On This Day | Railroad Chicanery

by: MinotVoice  |  

When a railroad corporation determines to do a thing, there is little use in trying to stop it. The Soo has been buying up the property in the block just north of East First

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On This Day | Remnants of the First Corps

by: MinotVoice  |  

It is more than likely that this shell was one left by that party. The shell is made of steel, and on it is plainly marked the length of fuse that should be used

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On This Day | The Convict Poet

by: MinotVoice  |  

As I leap forth Into a strange, kind world, a moment halt My footsteps, and the chance that makes my worth I weigh with that mischance they call my fault. This joy that springs

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On This Day | City Life is Taking Shape

by: MinotVoice  |  

The barking of dogs in Minot has been declared a nuisance by the commission. If you have a dog that barks, even tho he does not bite, impress upon his canine majesty that he

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Grid-Scale Battery Storage Is Quietly Revolutionizing the Energy System

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Electricity doesn’t like to wait—it’s either used right away or it’s gone. That simple truth has shaped the vast, delicate U.S. power grid for a century. But now, thanks to a surge in grid-scale battery storage, we’re starting to rewrite the rules. New battery projects are popping up across the country, storing clean energy for

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Happiness Advice From 400 Years Ago

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by: MinotVoice  |  

What makes a society truly happy? As the latest World Happiness Report shows, it’s not just wealth or comfort—it’s care, trust, and connection. This year’s report draws inspiration from Shakespeare, whose plays reveal how happiness grows—or withers—through relationships and inclusion. Across centuries, Shakespeare reminds us that real joy isn’t just personal; it’s communal. And when

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Hubble’s Highlights from its 35th Year in Orbit

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After 35 years in orbit, the Hubble Space Telescope is still delivering wonder. To mark the milestone, NASA released four breathtaking new images—ranging from the rugged surface of Mars to distant star-forming regions and a neighboring galaxy ablaze with light. Hubble’s enduring mission reminds us that discovery never gets old, and even after decades, it

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