In Minot, significant growth and a devastating flood have put a lot of pressure on our city’s infrastructure — roads, bridges, water systems, but nationally, the problem is deferred maintenance. And the issue is starting to catch up with us. [...]Read More...[...]
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Drillers Answer Low Oil Prices With Cost-Saving Innovations
Neccissity is the mother of invention, and the lower oil prices are forcing drillers to once again prove the age old addage. Get the story on innovating in the oil field from The New York Times. [...]Read More... from Drillers Answer Low[...]
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Inspiring: North Dakota Mom Who Raised 73 Children
Six decades spent raising more than 70 kids, most seeking shelter from abusive homes. People.com delivers a portrait of a remarkable life and remarkable person from not that far away from Minot. [...]Read More... from Inspiring: North Dakota Mom Who Raised 73[...]
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Book Review: The Wanderings and Writings of Willie Nelson
There are few performers as iconic as Willie Nelson, and that status is only earned after a long and colorful life. If you’re curious about some of the stories from that life, check out the quick review of It’s A Long Story.[...]
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Study: Kids Who Grow Up With Anxious Parents Take on Their Anxiety
It turns out that we pass a lot more along to our kids than our genetic profile, and that includes the worries and fears we carry on a regular basis. Get the details on the latest scientific study on the topic from[...]
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Christians Are Losing Ground as “Nones” Are Soaring in America
As American moves further into the 21st Century, we are identifying less and less with the faith of our parents. Get the statistics on our latest spiritual make-up in this article from onfaith. [...]Read More... from Christians Are Losing Ground as “Nones”[...]
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House Approves Bill to Roll Back Waters of the U.S. rule
U.S. House Resolution 1732 passed 261-155 on Tuesday, it now goes to the Senate. The resolution will slow the adoption process of the controversial Waters of the U.S. rule being proposed by the Corps of Engineers and the E.P.A.. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Senators Push Bill to Retain B-52s at Military Bases
Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp are promoting legislation that would require the Air Force and Department of Defense complete a comprehensive review and analysis before retiring active aircraft from the B-1, B-2 or B-52 fleets. [...]Read More... from Senators Push Bill to Retain[...]
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Tornado slams into S.D. town: Storm carries 130 mph winds, Destroys Much
The storm took place over the weekend and serves as a stark reminder that even though we’re not in tornado alley, we’re still subject to whims of a harsh prairie environment. Learn why it’s important to take cover when the sirens blare[...]
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Hoeven is Earning Support in the World of School Lunch Programs
— Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — In response to a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, the National School Board Association and the School Nutrition Association (SNA) issued strong endorsements of Senator John Hoeven’s Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act. Both groups voiced[...]
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Great Western Cattle Trail brought Texas Longhorns to the High Plains
The cattle history isn’t as closely tied to Minot as it is in the Southwestern part of the state, but it’s still an important part of our rich cultural heritage. If you’re one of those original cowboy fanatics, you’ll appreciate this article[...]
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Minnesota: Legislators Give Final Approval to Electronic Proof of Insurance
If you live in Minnesota and you keep proof of liability insurance on your smartphone, law enforcement is now legally obligated to accept that as proof. The piece of paper doesn’t matter, just the proof you’ve met your legal obligation. [...]Read More...[...]
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Wind erosion: Expert says topsoil could be gone in 50 years if tillage practices don’t change
In this week’s installment of AgWeek TV, a dry spring is reminding us of an old problem blowing topsoil. But there are practices that dramatically conserve this valuable resources. [...]Read More... from Wind erosion: Expert says topsoil could be gone in 50[...]
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Canada: New Alberta Leadership Says Energy Industry Should Upgrade More Oil in Province
Last week’s landslide victory by the New Democratic Party in Alberta has created some uncertainty in the province’s oil industry, and though no policy stones have been actually tossed, the ripple effects of the election are already working through the media punditry.[...]
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America’s First Mosque Stood in North Dakota
About 60 Miles West of Minot is a national landmark — the first Muslim mosque built in America. It was built by Lebanese Syrians who came to the prairies for the same reason our Norwegian and German ancestors did — land. Get[...]
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The Races are On! Nodak Speedway Opening Night
It’s a Minot seasonal rite of passage and when you hear the cars on Sunday evening, it means it’s time to be outside. And if you’re wondering what all the noise is, you’ll have to head down to the Fairgrounds on Sunday.[...]