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2014 Tourism Numbers in ND

KMOT News has the story on how the state’s tourism spending may be having the desired impact — getting people to visit North Dakota, come to school here, open a business here. [...]Read More... from 2014 Tourism Numbers in ND

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First Responders in ND Training for Oil Spill Disasters

Oil spills and train derailments are not theoretically possible disasters in North Dakota, their things we’ve already experienced, and our first line of defense is first responders. WDAZ News has the story on what we’re doing to prepare them. [...]Read More... from[...]

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Vandalism at Minot’s Hammond Park

Someone with a too much energy and time on their hands did some nasty work in Hammond Park recently. KX News has the coverage that includes comments from Parks Director Ron Merrit. If you have information on who did this, a reward[...]

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City of Minot: Public Works Expansion Gets Approved in Committee

The City of Minot Finance Committee is pulling a capital improvement project out of the normal budgetary process and moving it forward independently. The Committee voted unanimously to approve the $1.5 million expansion of the Public Works department; it will now go[...]

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Rural Flood Control Plan Information

The basin-wide flood protection plan for the Souris River valley near Minot is making progress. Rural residents will likely be the first to see action and will need to make decisions about how they want their property protected. KX News has the[...]

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Chateau Apartments Nearing Completion

The IRET property near Arrowhead Shopping Center is almost ready to open. Getting the apartments back to housing people has been quite an adventure. KX News has the story. [...]Read More... from Chateau Apartments Nearing Completion

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Bismarck Planners Set Downtown Building Guidelines

The City of Bismarck is working proactively to make downtown Bismarck pedestrian friendly and with an atmosphere that invites people in. If approved, the changes would also implement a Design Review Committee. See the full list of changes from the Bismarck Tribune.[...]

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#SocialCivics and the Architecture of Civic Participation

Communication is a big issue in Minot right now, it’s one of the reasons The Minot Voice exists and this article from O’Reilly.com offers some ideas about how government can make their important news more consumable. Minot needs these ideas now. [...]Read[...]

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Brine Spills Leave Lasting Impact on Divide County

Oil and brine spills are a reality of oil development. John Taylor writing for the Crosby Journal takes a closer look at the issue as it affects Divide County. [...]Read More... from Brine Spills Leave Lasting Impact on Divide County

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McKenzie County is Fastest Growing County in Nation

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, McKenzie County is the fastest growing county in the country with populations less than 10,000. Full story from the McKenzie Couty Farmer. [...]Read More... from McKenzie County is Fastest Growing County in Nation

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North Dakota to Join Lawsuit Against Gederal Fracking Rule

North Dakota will join Wyoming in a lawsuit alleging Federal overreach with a rule proposed to regulate hydraulic fracturing used by the oil and gas industry. Full story from Katherine Lymn writing for Forum Communications. [...]Read More... from North Dakota to Join[...]

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MADC Working on NE Industrial Park Expansion

The infrastructure is coming together, the next phase is to fill the NE Minot industrial park up with businesses that need a quality workforce and access to a rail system that will get them to market. [...]Read More... from MADC Working on[...]

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UND Mulls Changing Tuition Model

UND is considering several different tuition options, a possible result of many of them – higher tuition. A summary can’t capture the full idea of this story, get all the details from Anna Burleson of the Grand Forks Herald. [...]Read More... from[...]