The Local Kid will at some point become a regular series on the Minot Voice where we introduce you to local kids that have gone out and done remarkable things. In this opening piece you’ll get introduced to Dagny Knutson, we didn’t[...]
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Fatal Accident in Minot
A 63-year-old Minot woman was killed in a traffic accident at Western Ave and West Burdick Expressway Thursday afternoon. Names have not been released; full details from KX News. [...]Read More... from Fatal Accident in Minot
Paramount Sports Complex Proposed
A proposed sports complex with facilities similar to the Park District’s proposed MARC was announced this week on Facebook. The development is being proposed by JMJ enterprises. The Minot Voice will have more on this story next week. [...]Read More... from Paramount[...]
Dakota County College to Offer Minnesota’s First Brewing Certificate
One Minnesota school is embracing the craft brewing movement and will begin offering formal training for those wishing to turn their passion for brewing into a profession. [...]Read More... from Dakota County College to Offer Minnesota’s First Brewing Certificate
Williston $500 Million Development Goes Back to Planning
It looks like the Williams County will be forced to act on a $500 million proposed development sooner than some members of the planning commission would have preferred. Full story from the Williston Herald. [...]Read More... from Williston $500 Million Development Goes[...]
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No Surprise: Bakken Region Fastest Growing in State… Again
It probably won’t shock anybody the cities and towns in the Bakken region continue to be the fastest-growing parts of the state. Locally, it looks like Ward County is close to overtaking Grand Forks county in total population. [...]Read More... from No Surprise:[...]
State Parks and Rec looking to assume control of Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
The Washburn based museum and interpretive center is struggling financially and the state is moving closer to rescuing it and adding under the state’s Parks and Recreation department. If you haven’t visited the center, it’s worth the drive. [...]Read More... from State[...]
9 Candidates for Board of Higher Ed Job
The State Board of Higher Education will interview nine candidates for the position of chancellor. Candidates include former chancellor Tim Flakoll. Interviews take place April 14. [...]Read More... from 9 Candidates for Board of Higher Ed Job
Senator Hoeven Works to Advance ICBM Priorities
The ICBM mission is a big deal for Minot and the continued strategic importance of Minot Air Force Base. Get full details on Senator Hoeven’s work in the news release below. — Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — WASHINGTON – Senator John[...]
$50 crude? No Problem for These 3 Economically-Friendly “Sweet Spots”
Analysis by global energy company Wood McKenzie shows a portion of the North Dakota oil field is still a prime target for investment and drilling — even at the lower prices we’re seeing now. [...]Read More... from $50 crude? No Problem for[...]
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Fishing Licenses Expect to Hit Record Sales
Last year the state sold 209,000 fishing licenses, this year ND Game and Fish is expecting to sell 10% more. Fishing is big business in ND, full story from Lauran Donovan writing for the Bismarck Tribune. [...]Read More... from Fishing Licenses Expect[...]
Submissions for New UND Nickname Accepted Throughout April
UND has a plan in place for choosing a new nickname and part of it provides for ideas from the public. Your opportunity to contribute comes in April, full details from WDAZ. [...]Read More... from Submissions for New UND Nickname Accepted Throughout[...]
Oil’s Economic Impact is Huge, Room for Improvement Retaining Dollars
A new economic study shows the oil impact on the state is big — $43 billion big, but it also shows more can be done to keep many of those dollars circulating in North Dakota. Full story from Amy Dalrymple writing for[...]
Housing Market in Watford City Holds Steady
Watford City’s housing demand remains steady in spite of the falling oil prices. Get the full story from Amy Robinson writing for the McKenzie Couty Farmer. [...]Read More... from Housing Market in Watford City Holds Steady
Work-From-Home Ads Offering Easy Money are Usually Scams
The Minot Voice golden rule of the Internet, if it sounds too good to be true, it is. That goes for most work from home jobs that promise easy money, especially when they’re advertised on the Internet. [...]Read More... from Work-From-Home Ads[...]
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Finland to Stop Teaching Individual Subjects
Finland is known for having one of the most progressive and successful national education models, and they’re making another radical move. By the year 2020, Finland intends to phase out teaching of individual subjects like math, chemistry and physics. Details from Science[...]