In a significant stride for energy innovation, Wyoming has greenlit TerraPower’s Natrium nuclear plant. Nestled near Kemmerer, this project marks the nation’s first state permit for a commercial advanced nuclear facility. While awaiting federal approval for nuclear components, TerraPower is forging ahead[...]
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Doug Burgum’s federal rise highlights weaknesses in North Dakota ethics rules
Doug Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota, is making waves this week as he signs an ethics agreement to divest from oil and gas interests he holds in Western North Dakota. It’s an action he notably avoided during his gubernatorial term,[...]
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91st Missile Wing ushers in a new era of MMIII transporters
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – For the past 37 years the Transporter Erector (TE) has been a fundamental piece of equipment for operational readiness of the Minuteman III (MMIII) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system. These vital pieces of equipment are responsible[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Providing feedback on the proposed listing of the monarch butterfly as threatened
We take the graceful beauty of the monarch butterfly for granted. This iconic species undertakes one of the world’s greatest migrations from central Mexico to southern Canada and back again each year. Despite its travel endurance, the species is still fragile as[...]
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Carrington’s Jim Kleinsasser named to 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class
Jim Kleinsasser, a name you might remember from the University of North Dakota and the Minnesota Vikings, is about to join the elite ranks of the College Football Hall of Fame. Set to be honored in December, Kleinsasser will become only the[...]
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces new border plan as Trump tariff threat looms
Premier Scott Moe is rolling out a border security plan, bolstering enforcement along the Saskatchewan-U.S. boundary just as a new tariff threat from Donald Trump looms. With key tools and officers in place, Moe’s approach aims to ease cross-border tensions while addressing[...]
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A brief history of presidential inaugural speeches, from George Washington to today
Inauguration Day is more than just swearing in a new president; it’s an American tradition steeped in history and hopeful rhetoric. Since George Washington’s first inaugural address, these speeches have become a ritual where every president has the chance to unify the[...]
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From watts to warheads: Secretary of energy oversees big science research and the US nuclear arsenal
The U.S. Department of Energy just updated the B61-12 nuclear bomb, extending its service life by at least 20 years—a reminder of the complex balancing act between innovation and national security. From shaping energy policy to maintaining nuclear arsenals, this department holds[...]
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The Sacred, the Profane, and the Bully Pulpit
Editor’s Note: This commentary has language not worthy of a Sunday or any Sunday places. You’ve been alerted. In May of 2020, at the height of our COVID isolation, I went deeper in. I walked into the North Dakota Badlands with a[...]
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Oil companies place no bids in Alaska wildlife refuge drilling auction
The allure of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has met an unusual silence. The recent oil and gas lease auction, set against this rugged backdrop, attracted zero interest from energy companies. Why? High development costs and the tricky optics of drilling in[...]
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What does the Interior Secretary Do?
Editor’s Note: Former Governor Burgum is currently nominated for this role; Beyond the fact that he is highly qualified for the role, he is also among the least controversial of all President Trump’s cabinet level nominees. His confirmation is likely, and that[...]
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Biden creates 2 new national monuments, setting a conservation record, No Maah Daah Hey So Far
Meet the unsung hero of the desert: the chuckwalla lizard, now lending its name to a sweeping new national monument in Southern California. President Biden is making headlines by declaring two new national monuments, setting a historic milestone in land conservation. The[...]
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Fedorchak to hold energy committee post as she begins term in Congress
Julie Fedorchak, North Dakota’s newest voice in Congress, is already making waves. Breaking a 14-year streak, our freshman representative landed a spot on the influential Energy and Commerce Committee. Fedorchak’s 12-year tenure as a utility regulator with the Public Service Commission has[...]
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Digital Curriculums Not Resulting in Real Education Results in Norway
Norway’s classrooms, once pristine havens of books and blackboards, have been swept into the digital age with hefty investments in technology. And yet, the results are not as bright as many hoped. Education Minister Kari Nessa Nordtun argues that digitization hasn’t delivered[...]
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Electric cars already won — in Norway
Norway continues to light up the map in the global move toward electric vehicles. In 2024, nearly 90% of new cars sold in this oil-rich nation were electric, further cementing its lead in the EV race. While Sweden and Iceland trail with[...]
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Ban on throwing away old clothes now in force in Sweden
Starting this year in Sweden, those with old clothing can’t just toss it in the trash. New national legislation requires all textiles to be recycled. It’s a step toward sustainability; the burden of which has been handed down to the municipalities to[...]