One song, two versions. Catch the original, an ode to the 80’s, and the cover version, an ode to classic New Orleans music scene. Post Modern Juke Box delivers the new version of the original by Darkness. And here’s the original by[...]
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Open Water Fishing Season is Upon Us!
My first open-water cast of the 2015 fishing season came before spring turkey season, and even before Easter. While the first fish of the year didn’t happen on the same trip, it was reason to smile. Just getting outdoors in early April[...]
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Oil Well Flare Blamed for Starting 3,000 Acre Fire
The fire took place last week near Watford City while a statewide burn ban was in effect. Minimal property damage was done; full story on the fire from the McKenzie County Farmer. [...]Read More... from Oil Well Flare Blamed for Starting 3,000[...]
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Crosby: School Bond Issue Fails
Voters shot down Divide County School District’s bid to float $20 million in bonds and extend the school’s debt limit by a wide margin Tuesday evening. [...]Read More... from Crosby: School Bond Issue Fails
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State Industrial Commission Grants Flaring Relief
XTO Energy was granted a flaring exception on 89 of 143 requested wells by the Sate Industrial Commission. Oil producers are required to capture 77% of natural gas produced during drilling and recovery; XTO sought an exception because of difficulty getting easements[...]
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Still sharp, Hubble Space Telescope’s Future Uncertain
The giant orbiting telescope turns 25 this year, and it remains a powerful scientific tool. But its future is uncertain; it hasn’t been serviced since the last shuttle mission in 2009. Get all the details on one of NASA’s great success stories from[...]
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MARC Vote Fails by 2 -1 Margin
Final vote tallies: NO: 3788 | YES: 1862. The result of the vote means nothing will change for Minot property owners or shoppers. The Park District will continue to be funded by property tax. Minot’s sales tax rate will remain at 7.5%.[...]
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New Contributor: Introducing Ashley Eurich & TEDxMinot
If you’ve spent any time on The Minot Voice, you know that a lot of what we’re all about is presenting ideas and information that matter to Minot. Our town is going through growing pains and recovering from a disaster at the[...]
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Education: ND’s Online State Assessments See Serious Snags
North Dakota schools are required to perform assessment tests, but the online system used to administer them isn’t working smoothly. Helmut Schmidt of the Fargo Forum has the coverage. [...]Read More... from Education: ND’s Online State Assessments See Serious Snags
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Accusations Fly in Pilots’ at Contract Negotiations with Allegiant Air
This is a tricky story to summarize in 46 words. There are tense negotiations taking place in the room, and it seems there are moves being made in the media as well. This report on safety concerns with Allegiant is concerning, but[...]
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Dalrymple Signs Bill for Enhanced Pipeline Safety
— Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today signed into law House Bill 1358, legislation that will strengthen the state’s regulatory oversight of gathering pipelines for produced water and crude oil. The bill includes enhancements for the prevention and[...]
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Appetite For Gulf Seafood Is Back, But The Crabs And Oysters Aren’t
Five years after the BP oil spill, the public has stopped asking whether seafood from the Gulf is safe to eat. But now there’s a supply issue, and fishermen worry about the future of their industry. [...]Read More... from Appetite For Gulf[...]
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Air Force Realigns B-1, LRS-B under Air Force Global Strike Command
— Official News Release, U.S. Air Force — The Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force have directed the realignment of the Air Force’s B-1 bomber fleets and Long Range Strike-Bomber program from Air Combat Command to Air Force Global[...]
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Minnesota Residents Reversing Obesity Trend
The State of Minnesota is subsidizing ‘healthy’ by providing grants for things like walking trails and farmers markets. Is it working? Are Minnesotans getting healthier? There’s no way to establish a link between government actions and outcomes, but data suggests Minnesotans are[...]
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Minnesota DNR: Zebra Mussel Treatment Promising in Certain Situations
Zebra mussels are an invasive species that foul up waterways and lakes and they have been changing ecosystems for decades. For an update on why we need to be vigilant about cleaning our boats when we take them between lakes, check this[...]
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Auer Files New Federal Lawsuit vs. City
Minot’s former City Attorney Colleen Auer has filed a new Federal lawsuit against the City of Minot. Auer held the position briefly last spring before being fired by interim city manager Cindy Hemphill. A previous lawsuit by Auer was dismissed in District[...]