New geological studies indicate that Canada’s Northwest Territory may be home to large Bakken-like oil deposits that could contain resources that number in the many billions of barrels. The oil fields are known as the Canol and Bluefish shales. [...]Read More... from[...]
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California Man Finds Judaism on the Back Roads of North Dakota
Minot’s Jewish community is not thriving the same way it once was, but it is still here. And a chance encounter between a California man and Minot’s Dr. Dennis Lutz — our local steward of Minot’s Jewish history — turned into a[...]
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Ag Businesses Have Plenty of Job Openings
The business of feeding people continues to grow. As a result, those who pursue a degree in the agricultural sciences are finding an encouraging job market. Get the full story from the Bismarck Tribune. [...]Read More... from Ag Businesses Have Plenty[...]
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Watch: Ever Wondered What it Really Means to ‘Photoshop’ a Picture?
The digital age has made the centuries-old art of photography a lot harder to trust. You’ve no doubt heard the term ‘photoshop’ used to describe the process of editing an image — well, now you can see exactly how that works and[...]
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$265,000 Project Bearing Completion at Icelandic State Park near Cavalier
Icelandic State Park is one of North Dakota’s unknown gems — at least for those in the western part of the state — and the visitor’s center is set to unveil an expansion that features new exhibits. [...]Read More... from $265,000[...]
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This Weekend: Sky Fest & Kite Festival at Fort Stevenson State Park
If you’re looking to get outside and have a little fun, a 45-minute drive to Garrison and Fort Stevenson State Park might be just what you need. If you go, take your kite and your camera — because both will come in[...]
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Minneapolis Council Member Tackles Dozens of Outdated Laws
In Minot, we’re dealing with issues surrounding on of our own antiquated laws and while we don’t have a solution yet in place, the process continues. Meanwhile in Minneapolis, one council member is working to remove city laws that hamper growth and[...]
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Police Investigating Human Remains Found at Construction Site in Dickinson
A construction site in north Dickinson turned up an unwelcome find. Police are now on the scene investigating the discovery of human remains. [...]Read More... from Police Investigating Human Remains Found at Construction Site in Dickinson
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Setting the Stage for the ND State Fair
The North Dakota State Fair is building a new grandstand stage that will allow them to court music acts that insist on hanging heavy production equipment on stage. The cost of the project is $1.3 million. [...]Read More... from Setting the Stage[...]
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Sen. Hoeven Announces $6 Million FEMA Grant for Minot’s Water Treatment Flood Protection
— Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $6,093,613 grant to the City of Minot to help build a floodwall and other infrastructure for Minot’s Water Treatment Plant[...]
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Local Journalism in the Digital Age
Small communities have some critical information needs, and the changing media landscape has created some challenges for those in the communication profession. And there seems to be a correlation between healthy communities healthy local journalism outlets. [...]Read More... from Local Journalism in[...]
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Sons of Norway Clean Up Highway 83
The Sons of Norway group is volunteering their time to make Highway 83 a prettier place. The task, clean up the garbage and litter from the ditches. [...]Read More... from Sons of Norway Clean Up Highway 83
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Financial Education Program to be Offered for N.D. students
— Official News Release, ND State Treasurer — North Dakota State Treasurer Kelly Schmidt today announced an initiative to bring an innovative, web-based financial education program to every high school student across the state through a partnership with education technology leader[...]
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2015 Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductees Named
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of fame will be inducting six new members this year. Get list of the honorees from the Dickinson Press. The induction ceremony will take place June 20th in Medora. [...]Read More... from 2015 Cowboy Hall of Fame[...]
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Utah Joins North Dakota & Others in BLM Lawsuit
Utah has been joined Colorado, North Dakota, and Wyoming in a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management over new regulations on fracking that takes place on federal lands. [...]Read More... from Utah Joins North Dakota & Others in BLM Lawsuit
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Senators Ask for Billions to Make Amtrak Safety Upgrades
A week after the Philidelphia train derailment, Senators from the Northeast corridor are seeking funding for Amtrack in the amount of $2 billion. [...]Read More... from Senators Ask for Billions to Make Amtrak Safety Upgrades