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News: The Not-So-Crazy Plan to Build an Ice-Skating Highway Through Edmonton

When you’re forced to live with 6 months of winter, maybe you should learn to skate. And if you live in Edmonton, your morning commute could also be your exercise and daily skate — if this innovative idea comes to pass. [...]

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News: Crosby Teacher Turns the Table on Student Learning

A Crosby teacher has found a way to take a break, but keep the students learning.  He put the kids in charge of teaching the lesson, and the results are encouraging. [...]

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News: ‘Welcome to Leith’ Packing Theaters at Sundance

The story of Leith and the attempted takeover by a white supremacist has gone to the big screen, and the documentary movie, “Welcome to Leith, Know Your Neighbors,”, is drawing strong reviews and packing theaters at the Sundance Film Festival. [...]

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Quote: On the Pillars of Western Civilization

Western civilization, it seems to me, stands by two great heritages. One is the scientific spirit of adventure — the adventure into the unknown, an unknown which must be recognized as being unknown in order to be explored; the demand... Learn More  

News: Long-term Flood Protection Likely to Start in Rural Areas

Part II of Jim Olson’s look at the state of long-term flood protection in the Souris Valley continues with this feature on one of the likely first steps — protecting many of the rural residents and properties. Of course, everything depends on funding. [...]

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Curio: Without This Woman’s Help, Lewis and Clark Were Goners

The Smithsonian Channel’s Aerial America features a couple short videos that show off North Dakota and some of her history. If you follow the link out, make sure you scroll down after the Sacajawea video to catch videos on Teddy Roosevelt and John Jacob Astor. [...]

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News: Bill to Encourage Use of Natural Gas Vehicles

The bill would provide financial incentives to retail locations that install natural gas filling equipment and grants to consumers who purchase or convert vehicles to run on natural gas. Full details from Bakken.com. [...]

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Commentary: Commentary on Keeping Schools Safe

A few bills on school safety are working through the legislature. One bill would provide funding for school resource officers, another would allow for specially permitted concealed weapons. For more details and some valuable commentary check out Rob Port’s thoughts at Say Anything Blog.com. [...]

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News: U.S. House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

Congressman Cramer issued a news release on House of Representative action against human trafficking. In total, twelve bills were passed which address the issue in whole and reach into areas such as law enforcement, victim support, foster care, awareness training, and welfare. The legislation passed by the U.S. House today will complement work currently underway in [...]

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News: New Nickname Plan on its Way to UND President | Grand Forks Herald

It’s not a new nickname yet, but it’s the plan that will lead to one, and the UND President will hear about it Friday.     [...]

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News: Revised TENORM Regulations Would Have Significant Economic Impact

You know that low-level radioactive waste left over from oil production, the stuff that’s been in the news recently? It turns out that if we allow it to be disposed of in-state, an enormous amount of money would be saved — some estimates count it at $120 million. [...]

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News: Why Dump Treated Wastewater When You Could Make Beer With It?

If we can turn sewage into drinking water and then into beer, it begs the question — why are we pumping our used fracking water underground? 😀 [...]

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Curio: The Bizarre Mirages That Once Scared the Bejesus Out of Sailors

Ever wonder where the myths and wild stories of the sea came from? Here’s the science the explains the mirage phenomenon in an easy to understand article from Wired. [...]

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News: Bakken Construction CEO: Amount of Catch-up, Future Work is High

Stories in the news telling of a ‘Bakken Bust’ have reached a fever pitch recently, but there are a lot of people in the know who are telling a different story. Here’s one of those ‘alternative’ stories that’s worth a read. [...]

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News: Explosives Found at RV Park Near Watford City

McKenzie County Sherriff Deputies responded to a report of an individual carrying guns at Watford City RV park and after searching the suspect’s property, they discovered two improvised explosive devices. [...]

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News: Lynn Helms Briefs Industrial Commission on Oil Field Related Bills

Department of Mineral Resource Director Lynn Helms briefed the Industrial Commission on bills active in the legislature that may impact management and regulation of oil and gas operations in the state. [...]

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