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North Dakota revenue growth slowing amid drop in oil prices

by: MinotVoice | March 14, 2025

North Dakota lawmakers are working with a tighter budget forecast, adjusting for lower projected oil prices and economic uncertainty tied to trade policies. The latest revenue estimate anticipates $5.07 billion in general fund revenues for 2025-27, down $105 million from January’s forecast. While oil production is expected to dip slightly, sales and income tax revenues

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Judge Orders Reinstatement of Fired Federal Employees

by: MinotVoice | March 14, 2025

A federal judge has ruled that thousands of federal employees fired by the Trump administration must be reinstated within a week, calling the mass terminations unlawful. The ruling challenges the administration’s broad efforts to reshape the federal workforce, particularly targeting probationary employees. The White House is pushing back, vowing to appeal. At the heart of

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North Dakota Senate rejects resolution opposing same-sex marriage

By: Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor | March 14, 2025

The North Dakota Senate rejected a resolution Thursday that would have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its same-sex marriage ruling from 2015. Members voted down House Resolution 3013 on a 31-16 vote. It was not a roll call vote, which means it did not identify how individual lawmakers voted. Sen. Diane Larson, R-Bismarck, introduced the

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Minot Veterinarians Reduce After-Hours Emergency Care Due to Staffing Shortage

by: MinotVoice | March 14, 2025

Minot pet owners may face more limited emergency care options as two local veterinary clinics adjust their after-hours services due to a veterinarian shortage. Pinkerton Animal Hospital and West Oaks Animal Hospital announced that they will no longer provide emergency services on Thursday nights and one weekend per month. The decision comes as Minot struggles

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Minot State Expanding Access to Social Work Education

by: MinotVoice | March 14, 2025

Minot State University is making social work education more accessible with its new fully online Bachelor of Social Work program, launching in summer 2025. Designed for rural students, working professionals, and community college graduates, the program mirrors MSU’s in-person degree while offering flexibility without sacrificing quality. With small class sizes, interactive coursework, and experienced faculty,

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Dairy, Meat, and Growing Water Scarcity

by: MinotVoice | March 14, 2025

Freshwater is a limited resource, and how we use it matters. Agriculture, especially meat and dairy production, accounts for most of the world’s water consumption, with a significant portion going toward growing feed crops. In places like California and Utah, shifting weather patterns and increasing demand are prompting conversations about more efficient water use. Experts

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Watch: Minot State Student’s Video Earns Emmy Nod for Softball Jersey Reveal

By: Cole Clementich, Minot State University | March 13, 2025

**Minot, N.D. – **It is easy to recognize and praise all of what happens on the court, field, ice, mat, and course when watching Minot State student-athletes compete. However, there is much undisclosed activity that takes place behind the scenes to be gameday ready. Before the Beaver athletes take center stage, fans in attendance are treated

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Bill Supporting Grants for Foreign Language Instruction for Young Learners Passes House

by: MinotVoice | March 13, 2025

Young minds absorb language like sponges, and a new bill aims to put that to good use. Senate Bill 2275, now headed for final approval, would offer grants to schools introducing foreign languages in early grades. The idea? Start young, when learning is easier and more natural. The funding—up to $2,500 per school—can help with

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Minot area remains stable in latest census estimates

by: MinotVoice | March 13, 2025

Minot’s population isn’t booming, but it’s not shrinking either—it’s holding steady. New Census estimates show slight shifts, with natural growth balancing out migration losses. Ward County’s numbers have barely budged in the past year, reflecting a broader trend: oil-driven western counties keep growing, while more rural areas continue to decline. Jill Schramm with The Minot

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North Dakota lawmakers hear emotional testimony on resolution against same-sex marriage

By: Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor | March 13, 2025

A North Dakota Senate committee voted 6-1 Wednesday to not issue a recommendation on a House resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage. Sen. Ryan Braunberger, D-Fargo, the only vote against the recommendation, said he wants voters to know exactly where he stands on the issue. He also pointed out the organization

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Hoeven: Trump Administration to Reverse Biden WOTUS Overreach, Provide Regulatory Relief & Certainty

by: MinotVoice | March 13, 2025

Senator John Hoeven is welcoming a move to rein in federal water regulations, calling it a win for farmers, energy producers, and landowners. The EPA’s decision to roll back the expanded WOTUS rule aligns with a 2023 Supreme Court ruling and aims to reduce regulatory burdens. Hoeven, a longtime critic of the broader definition, says

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Grand Forks casino proposal could emerge again this session in another form

by: Josh Wolsky | March 13, 2025

A plan to bring a $300 million casino to Grand Forks is back in play. Though the state Senate rejected the proposal last month, lawmakers are now exploring ways to resurrect it. The bill would allow the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa to operate a casino outside its reservation, a move supporters say could boost

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Dead, CWD-infected elk found at third Wyoming feedground in just two months

by: Josh Wolsky | March 13, 2025

A deadly disease is creeping deeper into Wyoming’s elk feedgrounds, and wildlife experts fear it could soon spiral out of control. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has now been detected at Black Butte, the third feedground to report cases this winter. With elk packed tightly together over months of feeding, biologists warn that the outbreak could

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Carbon pipeline company seeks pause in permitting schedule after SD adopts eminent domain ban

by: MinotVoice | March 13, 2025

A major carbon pipeline project has hit a roadblock in South Dakota after state lawmakers banned the use of eminent domain for its construction. Summit Carbon Solutions, the company behind the $9 billion project, is now asking regulators to pause its permit process, citing delays in land surveys. The decision is a victory for landowners

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Trinity Health Expands Cardiology Team with Addition of Four Distinguished Heart Surgeons

by: MinotVoice | March 13, 2025

Trinity Health is strengthening its commitment to heart care with the addition of four highly skilled cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons. This expansion not only enhances the hospital’s expertise but also ensures that more advanced heart procedures can be performed locally. The full news release follows below. — Official News Release, Trinity Health — Trinity Health

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Manitoba unites against U.S. Tariffs defending sovereignty and economic security

by: MinotVoice | March 13, 2025

With a unanimous vote, Manitoba’s legislature has drawn a firm line against U.S. tariffs, calling them a threat to Canada’s sovereignty and economic security. The province, rich in hydroelectric power and critical resources, is standing together to protect jobs and industries from what leaders describe as unfair trade policies. In a strong declaration of unity,

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