“You look like a leaf monster!” I said to my dog, who trotted in the back door. His wiry fur was completely covered in crispy leaves. Our 40-year-old maple tree had finally dropped its leaves, and our dog rolled in them. Our[...]
Month: November 2025
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Minot City Council Agenda | December 1, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the[...]
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On This Day | Balance of Power
Give it some serious thought, son! [...]Read More... from On This Day | Balance of Power
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Black Friday is dying. Here’s what’s killing it — and what’s replacing it
Black Friday may still draw attention, but its grip on holiday shopping is slipping. Retail analysts say consumers are spreading out their purchases, driven by early discounts, dynamic pricing, and the rise of AI-powered product discovery. Retailers are adapting, shifting from one-day[...]
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U of M launches fruit licensing program for growers
The University of Minnesota is doubling down on its fruit-breeding legacy with six new apple and grape varieties, offering small growers a fresh edge in an increasingly competitive market. Through its Superior Fruit Innovations program, the creators of the Honeycrisp are opening[...]
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Dickens Village Festival begins in Garrison
Garrison is gearing up for its signature Dickens Village Festival, a tradition that turns the town into a Victorian-era holiday scene for three festive weekends. Visitors can expect everything from street-food vendors and craft shows to horse-drawn rides and the charming “Queen[...]
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Scientists Reveal What Black Friday Is Doing to Your Brain
Every November, Black Friday arrives with big claims of massive savings and “one-day-only” deals. We are bombarded with offers that seem too good to pass up. But beneath all this lies something far more strategic. Black Friday is not simply about a[...]
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Port: The conservative case for universal school lunch
A new ballot measure in North Dakota is set to spark a lively statewide debate: Should the state pick up the full cost of school meals? Supporters say shifting from a fee-based system to a state-funded model would ease pressure on families,[...]
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Canadian Beekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads
Canadian beekeepers are raising fresh concerns about a fast-spreading parasite overseas and urging policymakers to act before it reaches North America. The tropilaelaps mite, already found in parts of Asia and the Caucasus, can wipe out hives by attacking young bees. Industry[...]
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On This Day | We Need to Start Making Place
Governor Davis stated that the Community Development meeting will provide community leaders with tools and guilds so that each village or city can build a better community which will appeal to all its citizens [...]Read More... from On This Day | We[...]
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On This Day | Parking Entitlement Emerges
Since two heads are better than one, and there are plenty of heads getting together over this problem, perhaps a working solution will be found; there are at least sixty-five who hope this will [...]Read More... from On This Day | Parking[...]
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Sylvan’s Crazy Shopping Contraption
Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is upon us. Though online orders have taken a big bite out of the in-person retail experience, stores and shops will still be plenty crowded. And few folks will even know a quiet, unassuming genius[...]
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Polar Bear Marathon lives up to its name for organizers from Steinbach
Churchill’s Polar Bear Marathon earned its name this year, giving organizers and runners an up-close look at the animals that define the region. With Hudson Bay still unfrozen, more bears than usual lingered near town — and conservation officers warned it was[...]
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Murals gain popularity, as communities seek to convey sense of place
Across small towns in North Dakota and Minnesota, murals are becoming more than decoration — they’re turning blank walls into expressions of identity and pride. In Grafton, volunteers have transformed public spaces through paint, drawing neighbors together and sparking conversations about who[...]
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Meta allegedly buried internal research on social media harms
Concerns about social media’s effect on kids are back in the spotlight as newly released court filings accuse Meta of shelving internal research that showed its platforms could harm young users. Attorneys general, school districts, and parents say Facebook and Instagram knew[...]
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The Gutenberg Moment
I’ve admired Ben Hunt and Rusty Guinn’s work for a long time. They have a rare ability to cut through noise and get to the heart of how narratives shape our lives. They know — intuitively but also analytically — how the[...]