Over the last month all the news about the oil boom has centered around the price of oil, but it’s easy to forget that what’s happening in North Dakota right now is just as much a human story. Here’s a nice piece[...]
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Check Out the North Dakota Studies Website
I don’t know how new this web site is, I couldn’t find a news release on it, but it’s more than worth a quick peak. Especially for teachers, the curriculum and supporting material are all in place for you next North Dakota[...]
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ND State Treasurer Introduces Website for Tracking State Dollars
— Official News Release — North Dakota State Treasurer Kelly Schmidt has launched a new website that is bringing greater transparency to the state’s operating fund and other government fund balances. The website, located at nd.gov/treasurer, displays the current operating fund balance[...]
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Native American Culture & History in the Classroom
North Dakota has a history rich in the traditions of Native Americans, and the Department of Public Instruction and tribal advocates are working to get that content into the state’s classrooms. [...]Read More... from Native American Culture & History in the Classroom
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New Heritage Center Sees Record Visits
The numbers for 2014 (without including December) were up by 50,000 visits. It sounds like a visit to the newly renovated and expanded museum is worth a stop next time you’re in Bismarck. [...]Read More... from New Heritage Center Sees Record Visits
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Gap Narrows Between Science Fiction and Reality
From tiny virus hunting robots to hoverboards, this year we saw science fiction move a lot closer to the real world we live in. Get a recap of some of the coolest achievements of the last year from Wired. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Local Man Survives Highway Attack
This is a crazy story, and not in a good way. Jim Olson has the coverage on an attack on Highway 83 near Lake Sakakawea. [...]Read More... from Local Man Survives Highway Attack
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Minot Hepatitis C Outbreak Grows by One
— Official News Release, ND Department of Health — The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has confirmed one additional case of hepatitis C related to the outbreak in Ward County, bringing the total number of cases to 51. The case was[...]
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ND Pipeline Authority Director Justin Kringstad’s Personal Thoughts on Bakken Well Profitability
Falling oil prices have everyone wondering when we’ll see significant impacts on drilling and oil field activity. And while we probably already have an answer to that, this video presentation by ND Pipeline Authority Director Justin Kringstad adds some valuable data-driven analysis to[...]
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North Dakota’s Population Reaches an All-Time High
— Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — North Dakota’s population has reached an all-time high of 739,482 residents, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today. The state’s latest population estimate is an increase of 15,625 residents from last year’s count. “Our economic growth[...]
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Bakken Breakout: The Weekly Breakdown
A refinery proposed in Stanley, booming building in McKenzie County, drunk weary police officers in Tioga, Berthold joins Enderlin in the fight against train waiting, and a more in this article compiled by Steve Andrist for the Bismarck Tribune. [...]Read More... from[...]
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State Health Department Reports Flu on the Rise
The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting a growing number of confirmed flu cases, with large increases in the last couple weeks. The CDC previously warned of what would likely be a tough flu season, and early evidence suggests they were[...]
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6 things I Learned from Riding in a Google Self-Driving Car
This technology is closer than you realize, so close that our lawmakers will be taking it this legislative session with a bill that sets the State’s initial policy. Get the lowdown on the technology from The Oatmeal, one of the Internet’s best.[...]
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Ever Wondered How Fracking Really Works?
The video below is one of the better, animated explanations of the fracking process I’ve come across. It was produced by National Geographic and it accompanies a recent article on the effect of oil prices on the industry. If you’re not already sick[...]
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Fargo Fines Contractors For Tardy Construction Projects
It’s an ongoing issue for municipalities… getting what you pay for, and in a timely manner. In Minot, we’re dealing with our own issues with a contractor who wasn’t up to the contract they signed. [...]Read More... from Fargo Fines Contractors For[...]
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Should State Universities Be Protecting Students Personal Info?
During the last election, Odney Advertising submitted a public information request seeking the release of names, addresses, phone numbers, and email for the state’s 48,000 higher ed students; the information was used for political purpose. A proposed bill would remove much of[...]