Minot Public Library wants summer to be the season of reading, and they’re getting creative with how they get kids involved. Check out the superhero inspired story from KMOT News. [...]Read More... from Library Kicks Off Reading Program with Superheroes
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Interview: Senator Hoeven Talks Energy, Innovation, & Presidential Politics
Senator Hoeven talks energy policy, the innovation that thrives in an environment of rational regulation, national security, a nuclear-proliferated middle-east, and politics behind the 2016 Presidential election. [...]Read More... from Interview: Senator Hoeven Talks Energy, Innovation, & Presidential Politics
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ND High School Grad Rate Up, College Readiness?
NPR has a story today about a few trends that are taking place in education. Nationally and in North Dakota the picture looks good; we’re at all-time-highest graduation rates! But that’s just the appearance at first blush. NPR enlisted 14 reporters to[...]
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Minot B-52s Deploy to England to Participate in Joint Training Program
— Official News Release, Minot Air Force Base — Air, maintenance and support crews from bases around Air Force Global Strike Command forward deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, June 5, 2015 to participate in the multi-national BALTOPS 2015 and Saber Strike[...]
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History Teacher Films North Dakota Western
The film is called ‘Dakota Rangers’ and is the culmination of years of work by a trio of passionate movie fans. The setting is 1880’s North Dakota, the plot — two Texas Rangers move North Dakota to deal with the lawlessness of[...]
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Why Bismarck, ND, Is a Best Place to Live 2015
Bismarck has earned a distinguished title as one of livablity.com’s best places to live. And in their write-up on the community, there are a couple things we here in Minot should take note of. Here’s the quote that stands out most from[...]
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Game and Fish to Stock Record Number of Walleye Lakes
— Official News Release, ND Game & Fish — North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel will stock a record number of walleye lakes in the coming weeks. Fisheries production and development supervisor Jerry Weigel said 130 waters are scheduled[...]
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Accused of Stifling Competition
Blue Cross Blue Shield has territorial agreements that prevent its various state and regional arms from competing with each other. And now they’ll have to defend that practice in court against lawsuits alleging a violation of antitrust laws. [...]Read More... from Blue Cross[...]
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Blue Algae on Minnesota Lake Kills dog; Kids Warned to Stay Away
An unfortunate collision of favorable conditions led to an early algae bloom including one toxic variety known as ‘blue algae’ on some Minnesota Lakes. The incident took place on Red Rock Lake but should be a warning to all lake goers on[...]
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Fargo’s Drone Focus Conference Showcases Latest Drone Tech
The technology behind Unmanned Aerial Vehicles is quickly becoming the foundation of a lucrative business sector and both Fargo and Grand Forks are working to establish themselves as business-friendly homes for the start-up community. The title image is courtesy of EmergingPrairie.com.[...]
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The Secret History of SEAL Team 6
The New York Times shines a light on one the U.S. military’s most elite forces — Seal Team 6. What they expose is a culture that is evolving meet the tactics of a new type of enemy. [...]Read More... from The Secret[...]
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Helsinki’s Free, City-wide Wi-Fi Network is Faster Than Your Home Internet
One Scandinavian city has identified the Internet as a way to develop economic growth and as such made wi-fi available throughout the city via municipally-managed hot spots that are fast and free. In particular, the service has been heavily used by tourists. [...]Read[...]
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North Dakota Refuses to Flinch as OPEC Keeps Output High
Last week OPEC decided to stick with the status quo and let producers keep producing. Meanwhile, local producers say the downturn in prices is forcing producers to get efficient and will ultimately lead to stronger, healthier oil production industry. [...]Read More...[...]
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Local Contractor Sues Downtown Parking Ramp Developers
Keller Paving & Landscaping of Minot has taken a $500,000 grievance against the developers of Minot’s downtown parking garages into the legal system. Jill Schram of The Minot Daily News has the story. This article requires a Google search redirect to bypass the[...]
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Minot Public Schools Hires Tracey Lawson as Assistant Superintendent
Tracey Lawson, previously the principal at Longfellow Elementary, has been hired as Minot Public School’s Assistant Superintendent for elementary education. Minot Daily has the story along with other business of the school board. This article requires a Google search redirect to bypass[...]
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North Dakota Housing Growth Rate Tops in the Nation
A new Census Bureau estimate says what we already know. North Dakota is growing and we’re building a lot of houses and apartments to accommodate new people. And it’s been that way since 2010. [...]Read More... from North Dakota Housing Growth[...]