Enrollment for Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is up this fall, with headcount hitting another all-time high. The North Dakota University System calculates official fall enrollment for all 11 colleges and universities on the 20th instructional day of the semester. This year,[...]
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Flood Protection Work Continues, but Portion of Central Avenue Reopens
Minot, N.D. – As the MI-6B – Downtown phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) continues construction into the fall we are pleased to be meeting milestones through construction. To complete work required to update critical infrastructure Central Avenue[...]
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21st Annual Local Foods Conference slated Oct. 16-18 in Carrington
BISMARCK – The 21st Annual Local Foods Conference will be held Thursday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Chieftain Conference Center, 60 4th Ave S, Carrington, ND. “Building Resilience in a Vibrant Ecosystem” is the theme of the three-day conference,[...]
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Grand Forks City Council moves forward with four basketball courts for Altru Sports Complex
Grand Forks is moving ahead with the next big step in its $110 million Altru Sports Complex, approving plans for four basketball courts that could also host volleyball and youth tournaments. City leaders say the larger design will help attract events and[...]
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Norwegian Ambassador visits Minot for Norsk Høstfest
At this year’s Norsk Høstfest in Minot, the celebration of heritage carried a special honor: Norway’s ambassador, Annika Huitfeldt, joined the festivities. Her visit comes as Norwegians mark 200 years since the first organized migration to the U.S., a history deeply tied[...]
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Protecting a Tool That Builds an Efficient, Thriving Economy – DC Journal
How do locals decide where to build roads? How are federal dollars distributed to veterans, rural towns or job training programs? How do businesses decide where to locate, expand or offer products and services? There’s one little-appreciated source of information behind it[...]
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Roosevelt Park Zoo earns AZA accreditation
For the team at Roosevelt Park Zoo, excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s a standard they continue to meet. The Minot zoo has once again earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, a recognition held by only 254 institutions worldwide. The[...]
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At This Rural Microschool, Students Will Study With AI and Run an Airbnb
Elijah wasn’t sure about switching schools—until he learned he’d help run an Airbnb. That spark of excitement is exactly what educators in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank, North Carolina, are hoping for as they launch a new microschool blending academics with real-world projects. With support[...]
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NDDOT hosts public input meeting for US Highway 52 project
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will host public input meetings Monday, Sept. 29, and Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Central Time to discuss proposed improvements to US Highway 52, from Minot (approximately 2.3 miles[...]
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Don’t Let Data Centers Stick Us With the Bill
In an era where artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize everything from healthcare to entertainment, one inconvenient truth is emerging: The massive data centers powering this tech boom are driving up electricity costs for Americans. From skyrocketing capacity prices in regional grids like[...]
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Awalt, Hjelmstad join MSU Development Foundation Board
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State University Development Foundation is pleased to announce two new members to its board, welcoming Megan (Perdue) Awalt ’11 and Cassidy Hjelmstad. Awalt, a 2011 Minot State graduate in accounting, is the chief financial officer at Farmers[...]
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Abundance and the Infrastructure Litmus Test
Back in June, I wrote a column about “Abundance,” the new book by Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein. I found much to admire in it, but I also came away uneasy. My primary concern was with the technocratic flavor of the argument,[...]
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Minot AFB modernizes fleet with up-armored Ford F-350s for enhanced security
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Minot Air Force Base will receive up-armored Ford F-350 patrol trucks over the next two years as part of a phased replacement of its Humvees and BearCats. The transition marks a modernization effort aimed at enhancing[...]
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Missile Community Cancer Study advances with burn tests and expanded epidemiologic analysis
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command continues its partnership with the Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine in making significant progress with the Missile Community Cancer Study (MCCS) — a comprehensive investigation into potential health risks[...]
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Paddlefest returns to Riverbank with a message: Protect our waters from AIS
Kayaks, canoes, and community spirit will fill the Assiniboine River this weekend as the Riverbank Discovery Centre hosts its second annual Paddlefest. Beyond the fun, organizers are using the event to highlight an urgent message: protecting Manitoba’s waters from invasive species like[...]
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Artists-to-be foster creativity at Minot State’s NOTSTOCK festival
At Minot State University this week, art isn’t just something to look at—it’s something to try. The annual NOTSTOCK festival has been giving students and community members hands-on exposure to the arts for nearly 20 years, from printmaking to pottery. For Minot[...]