North Dakota’s sole congressman is running for governor. There are seven, yes, seven people facing off in this year’s primary election seeking to replace...
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— Official News Release, Senator John Hoeven Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Bureau of Reclamation has awarded the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Garrison Diversion Unit in North Dakota an additional $10.3 million in funding to build and improve water supply systems in a number of North Dakota and tribal communities. The senator said [...]
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Eight days after being inaugurated as the 40th president of the United States, Ronald Reagan signed an executive order eliminating price controls on crude oil and petroleum products implemented to increase domestic production and reduce energy demand. [...]
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This is something we’ll be keeping an eye on, but you should be aware of it now. There was a data breach at Anthem, a partner of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. BCBSND issued a news release on the breach, but no further details were offered. [...]
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I’m not prone to hyperbole like the ‘insane’ in the title above often, but this video qualifies. Just watch, and rewatch, and rewatch, I’ve done it numerous times and I still can’t pick out the octopus every time. Nature is awesome. [...]
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Good grades and hard work open doors, and students at Magic City Campus held an academic pep rally to honor students and student organizations that have their priorities in the right places. Full story from KMOT. [...]
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Scientists have found a link between commonly used insecticides known as neonicotinoids and impaired brain activity in bees. The research provides a promising direction of inquiry in the search for the cause of the little-understood colony collapse disorder facing the bee industry. [...]
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Having the Air Force in town adds $577 million to the Minot economy, and that’s on top of being a great neighbor who’s always willing to lend a hand when needed. [...]
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Would you like the option of taking your kids into the bar with you if the bar happens to be the only place to have a meal? If then answer is yes, there’s a bill in the Legislature you might like. Details from Valley News Live. [...]
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The results have yet to be certified, but it looks like Garrison’s attempt to make improvements to community schools has failed again. If successful the bond issue would have financed $5.9 million in improvements and expansions. Unofficial vote tallies were 515 No, 308 Yes. [...]
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Mike Rowe has a way of unwrapping complex issues and putting them into everyday terms. His response to a letter about the minium wage is a great example. Consider it a must read. [...]
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The House Education Committee gave the bill that would require North Dakota drop Common Core education standards a do-not-pass recommendation. [...]
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Cooper looks like a pretty sad dog, but there’s a pretty good reason for the special treatment. The end will make you laugh. [...]
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School safety has been in the news lately, but public safety extends to any place where large groups of people gather. In Fargo, West Acres mall is moving aggresively to train tenents and staff on safety procedures by holding monthly drills. [...]
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2014 was good year for Souris Valley Unitted Way with over $712,000 raised, and the goal for 2015 is even more ambitious with the organization hoping to raise more than $1 million for area communities. [...]
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