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News: Now We Really Know What the Other Side of the Moon Looks Like

For the bulk of humanities existence, the moon has been the subject of mythology, poetry, romance, and intrigue. But we only ever had half of the story. Want the scientific peak at the other side of the moon? Here it is. [...]

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News: Anthem Data Security Breach: What You Need to Know

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm issued the below news release Q & A on the Anthem data breach. The general message is this: stay calm and pay attention. The full news release follows below. — Official News Release, ND Insurance Commissioner — Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reported that it has been a victim [...]

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News: ND Outdoors: – Mild Winters Good for Wildlife

We’re not the only one’s who love winter we’ve had. If the wildlife could talk, they’d probably be commenting on how nice it has been as well. And biologically, the soft conditions generally lead to stronger animals and better reproductive outcomes. We’ve got months to go, but things are looking good. Watch the video below. [...]

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Commentary: Commentary: There Is A Real Need For Legislative Studies

Occasionally, and on important issues, Legislators need the opportunity to take a long look and discover the nuance before acting on an issue. So says Rod St. Aubyn, a former Legislator writing at Say Anything Blog. [...]

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Quote: You May Take Our Lives, But You May Never Take Our Freedom!

I can not be a traitor, for I owe him no allegiance. He is not my Sovereign; he never received my homage; and whilst life is in this persecuted body, he never shall receive it. To the other points whereof... Learn More  

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News: Fargo Parks Host Outdoor Hockey Tournament

The old-fashioned pond hockey tournament is hosted by the Fargo Park District and drew 28 teams to Edgewood Golf Course for the weekend long competition.     [...]

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News: Minot Man Arrested for Massive Property Fire

The smell of smoke was in the air Sunday morning, and when it cleared, a Minot man was arrested for Endangerment by Fire. More details from KMOT. [...]

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Quote: Can You Imagine Today if These Were the Words…

In Asia we face an ambitious and aggressive China, but we have the will and we have the strength to help our Asian friends resist that ambition. Sometimes our folks get a little impatient. Sometimes they rattle their rockets some,... Learn More  

News: North Dakota’s Pipeline Predicament

The second half of this article is most interesting, here’s the quote Lynn Helms on pipes that are already in the ground that stands out, “every inch of pipe that was put in the ground since 2006 to the end of 2013 pretty much was too small.” [...]

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News: A High-tech Hotel Opening in Japan Will be Staffed by Multilingual Robots

A couple days ago The Minot Voice published some commentary by Mike Rowe on the minimum wage debate. Today, you’ll get a confirmation to his points — the world we live in is being slowly automated. Scroll down for the Mike Rowe article, it’s not far. [...]

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News: North Dakota’s Big Build: What’s New Since 2011

CNN Money visited Western North Dakota in 2011, and since that time, a lot has changed. They came back recently and shot some video and documented some of the progress. The result is a simple, informative video that bookmarks some remarkable changes and accomplishments. [...]

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News: Eyes Open: Phishing Attacks Starting on Victims of Anthem Health Insurance Hack

No official word yet on whether BCBSND clients were part of the data hack, but Anthem is a partner and BCBSND acknowledged that they do share information. This is a time to be mindful of phone calls and transactions that don’t make sense or sound phishy. [...]

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News: Proposed Bill Would Guarantee County Emergency Manager Access to Well Sites

When there’s a problem at a well site or a with a pipeline, should company security be able to deny access to county emergency managers? This proposed law would more clearly define who is granted access to sites to include county emergency managers. [...]

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Quote: Still Relevant Four Hundred Years Later…

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with senses, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use and by some other means to give us knowledge which we can attain... Learn More  

News: Planning Through Oil Booms Helps Independent Drillers Weather The Busts

Know anyone with a small oil-field service company? This article from NPR delivers a dose of financial common sense from a small business owner and oil industry survivor in Texas. [...]

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