Renovation of the Ward County Juvenile Detention Center will begin this summer and hopefully be complete next May. The total project cost is estimated at $2.5 million and the construction contract was awarded to Mattson Construction. [...]Read More... from Mattson Construction Wins[...]
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6 Cost-Savers to Make Paying for College Easier
Got a kid heading to college in the next few years? Worried about the rising cost of tuition? Worried about your kid graduating beholden to the bank? If you answered yes, this article has a few simple tips that might save[...]
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Street Vendor Ordinance Approved by Bismarck City Commission
The City of Bismarck updated their laws on where food trucks can park. It’s an issue many communities are facing right now. In Minot, the Park Board recently voted to allow food trucks to operate in Minot Parks provided they get a[...]
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Grand Forks Moving Towards 11 a.m. Sunday Alcohol Sales in Restaurants
State Legislators loosened the regulatory grip on Sunday bloody mary brunch by changing state law to allow for earlier alcohol service on Sundays. And now it appears the City of Grand Forks will be taking advantage of that opportunity by changing their[...]
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Special Prosecutor to Oversee Investigation of Ward County Jail Incident
The Ward County Commission has hired a special prosecutor for an investigation of an incident at Ward County Jail. State’s Attorney Roza Larson would not comment on details of the incident. [...]Read More... from Special Prosecutor to Oversee Investigation of Ward County[...]
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Moorhead Schools to Provide 1,000 Computers for Students in Pilot Program
The Moorhead School District will spend more than $250,000 so they can provide computers for individual students. The pilot program is designed to help the district weigh the costs and impact on learning. [...]Read More... from Moorhead Schools to Provide 1,000[...]
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Mac & Cheese Cupcakes? Minnesota State Fair Pitches 50 New Foods
One of the biggest attractions for the Minnesota State Fair is the food, and they have just released the list of newly inspired and hopefully delicious that will be appearing at the September fair for the first time. Do not read this[...]
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For $40 a month, Americans can now stream a lot of TV that isn’t terrible
Tired of you cable bill? The world is changing, and your options for streaming evening entertainment are growing every day. And agreement between Hulu and Showtime will make even more content available online. [...]Read More... from For $40 a month, Americans can[...]
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Fargo: Police Release Details on Murders
Fargo police have identified the victims of a two murders that took place Monday and Tuesday. The suspect in both slayings is in custody and has been charged. More details from the Fargo Forum. [...]Read More... from Fargo: Police Release Details on[...]
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USDA’s Free Lunch Program Growing Dramatically in Scope, Some Concerned
Get the story and commentary on a summer lunch program with good intentions that may need oversight. Some are concerned that increased numbers are coming from serving those not qualified and that those same numbers will be used to justify the program[...]
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Pro-Energy Policies Could Have Enormous Economic Impact
A study commissioned by American Petroleum Institute highlights the positive economic impacts well-crafted regulatory policy would have on the energy industry, the economy, and jobs. And conversely, it finds that bad regulatory policy will reduce jobs, tax revenue, and economic activity. [...]Read[...]
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This New Insulin Patch Could Soon Replace Injections for Diabetics
Researchers at the University of North Carolina have created an insulin patch that senses blood-sugar levels and releases insulin into the blood stream. The product is not yet in clinical trials, but there is hope that it would improve care for diabetics.[...]
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City of Minot: On to Phase II of Resiliency Competition
Minot is one of forty municipal and state governments that will be moving on to the second round of the National Disaster Resilience Competition, a program sponsored by Housing and Urban development that will award up to a billion dollars of federal[...]
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Grand Forks Park District Looks to Adopt 5-year Plan
The Grand Forks Park District has mapped out their five-year plan and is expected to formally adopt it at their August meeting. The plan highlights modifications and additions as recommended by a six-month study provided by a consulting firm. [...]Read More... from[...]
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St. Paul Park Refinery increasingly focuses on Bakken oil
The make-up of Bakken crude oil (light compared to crude oil from other sources) creates some added set-up costs for refineries that want to switch to processing it, but for one St. Paul refinery investing in that added capability has been a smart[...]
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In Oilfield Towns, A Boom In Flame Resistant Clothing
FR clothing which is shorthand for fire resistant. And the boom in oil, means a boom in oil workers, which means a boom in FR clothing. Get the story on a new industry booming from growth in an old industry by Inside[...]