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NewsBill axing 20% of Prairie Public’s funding passes Senate; ND delegation votes help passage

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Grant Coursey, Bismarck Tribune

At a time when reliable local information feels more precious than ever, Prairie Public faces a sharp financial blow. With North Dakota’s congressional delegation — Kevin Cramer, John Hoeven, and Julie Fedorchak — backing a federal bill that would slash funding for public broadcasting, Prairie Public stands to lose roughly a quarter of its budget. [...]

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NewsUnauthorized homeless encampment in Minot prompts county ordinance

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Lindsey Miller, KMOT

A patch of county land near Minot’s Holiday Village Mobile Home Park has become an unauthorized homeless encampment, and local officials say rising crime has forced action. Sheriff Bob Roed told commissioners that recent investigations revealed outstanding warrants and a registered sex offender among those camped there, raising safety concerns for nearby residents. This week, [...]

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CurioOn This Day | We Could Both Be Right!

By: MinotVoice

Difference of opinion . . . surely . . . but if you are going to argue that you are right . . . remember it is hard on the heart . . . [...]

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CurioOn This Day | A Garrison Gold Rush

By: MinotVoice

Dam towns shown above are Dakota City, Sitka, Silver City and Big Bend, fast-growing communities laid out and promoted by fast moving and sometimes fast-talking businessmen who stand to make a profit out of [...]

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NewsWall Street is winning the trade war

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Catherine Baab, Quartz

While much of the world braces for the next twist in today’s chaotic economy, Wall Street is quietly cashing in on the disorder. The latest earnings from major banks reveal just how lucrative volatility has become: trading desks at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Citigroup, and their peers are thriving in an environment shaped by policy swings [...]

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NewsCounty Commission hears budget requests

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Jill Schramm, Minot Daily News

Budget season brings a steady stream of requests, and this week the Ward County Commission heard from familiar faces. The North Dakota State Fair is asking for $300,000 next year — holding steady with its current funding. Other local groups, from Kenmare’s community development efforts to regional grant-matching needs, also made their case. At the [...]

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SocialJelly Roll sells out grandstand ahead of Sunday concert at North Dakota State Fair

By: MinotVoice

The most anticipated concert of the ND State Fair has sold out. Jelly Roll will take the stage on Sunday night to a packed house. The ND State Fair made the announcement via a social media post. This will be Jelly Roll’s second performance at the Fair in the last three years. [...]

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CurioHow a rainy day gave birth to the corn dog

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Tracy Briggs, InForum

The corn dog’s story is pure Americana: a humble hot dog, dipped in batter and fried to golden perfection, with a history that winds from German immigrants in Texas to Route 66 diners and state fairs nationwide. It’s a food that thrives on simplicity — easy to hold, easy to eat, impossible to resist. Though [...]

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NewsWhat exactly is “brain rot” — and how to identify and overcome it

Summary: Josh Wolsky | Article: Adria Peters, Grand Forks Herald

“Brain rot” — it’s a phrase that sounds dramatic, but it’s struck a nerve in today’s hyper-scrolling culture. Named Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024, it captures what happens when we consume too much short-form, low-effort content, leaving us distracted, drained, and desensitized. While not a formal medical diagnosis, the warning signs are real: [...]

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CurioInside the movement to recognize nature as an artist

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Claire Elise Thompson, Grist

The next time you press play on a song that features birdsong, rainfall, or rustling leaves, it might be worth asking — should nature get credit? A growing number of artists think so, blending natural sounds into music while channeling royalties back into conservation. Projects like Future Sound of Nature and Sounds Right are reshaping [...]

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NewsInflation heats up in June as President Trump’s tariffs start to bite

Summary: Josh Wolsky | Article: Scott Horsley, NPR

Prices are rising again, and it’s looking increasingly like tariffs are the culprit. The latest numbers show a 2.7% jump in consumer prices over the past year, with noticeable increases in rents, clothing, and household goods. With the impacts of the trade war lagging, it’s suspected they could be playing a role, as the costs [...]

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CurioShh … Listen: ‘Forest bathing’ study gets underway in Stockholm

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Anna Larsson, Radio Sweden

Sometimes the best remedy for stress isn’t a screen or a prescription — it’s a walk in the woods. A new study in Stockholm is taking a closer look at “forest bathing,” a practice that began in Japan and encourages people to slow down and fully experience the sights, sounds, and smells of nature. Prior [...]

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CurioEven healthy brains decline with age. Here’s what you can do

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Jon Hamilton, NPR

It’s no secret that as we age, our brains slow down—a forgotten grocery item here, a slower reaction time there. But scientists are learning that some people defy that trend, maintaining sharp memory and quick thinking well into later life. What’s their secret? Research points to quality sleep, good cardiovascular health, exercise, and avoiding harmful [...]

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NewsFinland bans Russians, Belarusians from buying property over security concerns

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Lucy Pakhnyuk, The Kyiv Independent

Finland is drawing a firm line to protect its national security, enacting a new law that bans Russian and Belarusian citizens from buying real estate. The move reflects growing tensions in the region and a shift toward broader, more decisive action since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. By closing this property loophole, Finland joins a series [...]

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NewsTrump cuts top STEM teaching award. Winners say it will hurt education and innovation.

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat

In Sharon Collins’ classroom, math comes alive—students work together at whiteboards, encouraged by a teacher who blends creativity, rigor, and heart. Her innovative approach earned her the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, a national honor that has spotlighted outstanding STEM educators for over 40 years. But that recognition program is now [...]

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NewsTrump throws the sugar industry a fresh lifeline with new restriction on imports

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Quartz

Sugar policy has long been a balancing act in the U.S., but this week the Trump administration tipped the scales firmly toward domestic producers. New restrictions will block some specialty sugar imports, part of a broader push to shield American farmers from global competition. Supporters say it’s about protecting rural jobs and an industry that’s [...]

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NewsBill axing 20% of Prairie Public’s funding passes Senate; ND delegation votes help passage

NewsUnauthorized homeless encampment in Minot prompts county ordinance

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CurioOn This Day | A Garrison Gold Rush

NewsWall Street is winning the trade war

NewsCounty Commission hears budget requests

CurioHow a rainy day gave birth to the corn dog

CurioInside the movement to recognize nature as an artist

NewsInflation heats up in June as President Trump’s tariffs start to bite

CurioShh … Listen: ‘Forest bathing’ study gets underway in Stockholm

CurioEven healthy brains decline with age. Here’s what you can do

NewsFinland bans Russians, Belarusians from buying property over security concerns

NewsTrump cuts top STEM teaching award. Winners say it will hurt education and innovation.

NewsTrump throws the sugar industry a fresh lifeline with new restriction on imports