The bailout of the America’s big investment banks seven years ago has proven to be a controversial decision. At the time, the concept was sold to us as ‘we don’t have a choice’, but Iceland did, in fact, make some different choices[...]
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Perspective: The Fallen of World War II
There have been few wars like World War II, and when you compare the number of fallen against other wars in history, the contrast becomes even more stark. The video you watch below will help you put it in perspective; it’s your[...]
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Company Launches Experiment to Re-use Oil Drilling Waste
Each well drilled in the Bakken generates 26 semi-truck loads of waste known as drilling cuttings. Now, Nuverra Environmental Solutions is one of three companies that will be working to make this waste material safe for use in infrastructure projects like roads. [...]Read[...]
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Rice Lake Association, County Leaders Moving on Flood-Damaged Homes
Rice Lake was appropriated $2 million by the legislature to help deal with issues from the rising water, and the plan on how to spend that money is coming together. Get an update from Jarid Lundeen of the Rice Lake Association via[...]
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Flyers Sign Hakstol to five-year, $10 million Deal, Reports Say
How much money does it take to lure a college hockey coach out of one of the best programs in the country? A lot. [...]Read More... from Flyers Sign Hakstol to five-year, $10 million Deal, Reports Say
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The Hidden Economic Rules Behind Tinder, Marriage, Kidneys, and College Admissions
Underlying many of the decisions we make on a daily basis, there are economic principles at work. This article introduces you to the guy who wrote the book — literally — on a principle called matching markets and it’s more a part[...]
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Minot Park District Spraying for Mosquitos
Considering the warm spring, the mosquitos in town seemed to have a slow start, but they’ve come on with a vengeance lately. Officials at Minot Park District have noticed, and they’re working to keep the pesky creatures at bay. KX News has[...]
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Minot Frisbee Golf Enthusiasts Surveying Community on Minot’s Course
George Costanza called it ‘frolf’. For most, the activity that involves a casual walk in the park accompanied by throwing a frisbee towards a basket of hanging chains is known as frisbee golf or disc golf. It’s fun, it’s affordable, it’s exercise[...]
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Trinity Health Partners with Billings Clinic RegionalCare, New Hospital in Works
Leadership from Trinity Health have announced a partnership with Billings Clinic RegionalCare. The big news, the partnership will allow Trinity to move forward with a new medical campus and hospital to be located in Southwest Minot near 37th avenue and 16th street.[...]
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City of Minot Amends CDBG Recovery Spending Programs
— Official News Release, City of Minot — The City of Minot has posted amendments to the city’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Action Plans. The first grant in the amount of $67.5 million is being amended to provide funds for[...]
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Mandan Says Yes to Parks and Recreation Facilities
The unofficial vote was 56% yes, 44% no. The vote approves a 0.75% sales tax that will be used to construct a $22 million rec center and sports complex. The facility will include two hockey rinks, a gymnastics facility, a new track[...]
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Downtown Businesses Deal with Construction
With the parking garage construction well into year two and the infrastructure project now underway, shopping downtown is more of a challenge than ever. KX News has the story on how a few business owners are managing the situation. [...]Read More... from[...]
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UND Nickname Committee Cuts List to 15 Possibilities
The UND nickname committee has come up with the 15 options they like best. Here they are: Blaze Cavalry Explorers Fighting Green Fighting Hawks Force Green Hawks Nodaks North Dakota North Stars Pride Roughriders Spirit Sundogs Thunder Hawks For more coverage on[...]
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How Much Do You Know About Where Our Electricity Comes From?
The U.S. electrical grid is the original ‘web’, and it’s an aging piece of important infrastructure. The energy that traverses it shapes business, the environment, geopolitics, and almost every facet of our daily lives. Want to know more about it? Check this[...]
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City of Regina Seeks Thoughts on Infill Housing
Rather than continue to grow out, forcing the construction of new roads and infrastructure, the City of Regina is making a conscious effort to expand housing from within the existing city. They’re calling the concept ‘infill housing’ and they’re looking for ways[...]
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UND President Robert Kelley Announces Retirement
Effective this January, Robert Kelly will be stepping down as President of UND. The announcement was made after the results of a staff survey revealed a work atmosphere that was less than favorable. [...]Read More... from UND President Robert Kelley Announces Retirement