The Fargo flood protection plan hit a big road block earlier this month when the Minnesota DNR refused to permit the project. In reaction, those hoping to advance the permit have chosen negotiation and informing as opposed to moving the issue into[...]
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Report: Dakota Access dog handlers weren’t licensed to work security
Private Security working for the Dakota Access pipeline during the early September confrontation with protestors was not licensed to provide security in North Dakota. The information is the result of a Morton County investigation into the September 3 incident. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Burgum sets sights on downtowns in governor’s race
In the final weeks before the election, Republican candidate Doug Burgum is rolling out his vision for North Dakota’s main streets. Patrick Springer writing for the Forum on the Governor’s race including comments from Democratic candidate Marvin Nelson. [...]Read More... from Burgum[...]
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Boston Is Covered In Goose Poop and People Are Mad As Hell
It’s a problem that’s growing across the country, but in Boston, citizens have become particularly vocal. Motherboard has that story. We have our own goose challenges in Minot, and if you haven’t been through Oak Park in a while, it’s worth a[...]
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Fargo Moorhead Home Builders Commission Study to Look at Economic Impact of Residential Construction
The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead took a close look at the full economic impact of new housing construction. Their finding: single family homes, in particular, provide good return on investment when weighed against infrastructure and added public service costs. [...]Read More...[...]
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Local Women and Children’s Homeless Shelter Hosts First Annual Zombie Run Fundraiser
The zombie apocalypse is coming, and the YWCA Minot Zombie Run will get you ready for it. The YWCA Minot, the local women and children’s homeless shelter, is hosting the first annual Zombie Run on Saturday, October 29. Participants are challenged to[...]
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Obama administration confirms double-digit premium hikes on Obamacare
Prices are rising and choices are dwindling for those seeking insurance under the controversial government-backed national health care plan. Get the full story from the Star Tribune. [...]Read More... from Obama administration confirms double-digit premium hikes on Obamacare
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DSU chemistry lab professor recovers after explosion
A chemistry demonstration gone awry earlier this month at Dickinson State has university and safety officials taking a closer look at safety procedures to see if improvements can be made. [...]Read More... from DSU chemistry lab professor recovers after explosion
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Peanut butter drone strikes could save North America’s most endangered animal
When it comes to the UAV industry, the sky is literally the limit. And not very far away, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is using drones to drop vaccine-laced food pellets on a critically endangered population of black-footed ferrets. [...]Read More...[...]
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Watch: Morton County Responds to Developments in #NoDAPL Protest
It seems there is an escalation taking place in some factions of the #NoDAPL protest camps South of Mandan. Watch the Morton County news conference via the live Facebook feed below for a full accounting of the last couple days of activity.[...]
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Protesters move camp to Dakota Access property
Citing the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie, protestors against the Dakota Access Pipeline relocated one of their camps to the private ranch land recently purchased by Dakota Access. Caroline Grueskin of the Bismarck Tribune has the full story. [...]Read More... from Protesters[...]
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Top Alerus Center officials put on paid leave
Two officials at the city-owned Alerus Center in Grand Forks have been placed on paid administrative leave following allegations of misconduct. An independent investigation into the matter has been commissioned by the City of Grand Forks to help deliver a resolution. [...]Read[...]
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Inaugural Minot Leadership Summit Kicks of with Over 200 Attendees
The Minot Leadership Summit kicked off its initiative of getting young people involved in the community and spurring discussions on the direction of Minot. KX News has more on the purpose and outcome. [...]Read More... from Inaugural Minot Leadership Summit Kicks of with Over[...]
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Minot Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting
The Minot Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting on Wednesday, and the message from keynote speaker Andy Peterson of the Greater North Dakota Chamber had a message focused on diversifying the economy. KX News has the story. [...]Read More... from Minot[...]
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Film Crew Finds Unwelcome Reception at #NoDAPL Camp
Documentary filmmakers for the movie ‘FrackNation’ called law enforcement in Morton County on Tuesday for assistance leaving one the #NoDAPL protest camps. The filmmakers allege they were prevented from leaving the camp after conducting an interview. Get the full story from the Bismarck[...]
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McKenzie County Sheriff Trying to Hang On to Office
McKenzie County Commissioners voted unanimously to petition the Governor for Sheriff Gary Schwartzenberger’s removal. The Sheriff has since asked a judge to block the action. Amy Dalrymple with Forum Communications outlines the allegations and procedures that are also relevant right now in[...]