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NewsNASA’s Huge Image of a Tiny Section of Space (Video too)

Space is big, staggeringly so, uncomprehendingly so, and NASA has just delivered a picture that hammers the point home… just in case you hadn’t thought about it in a while. The image, captured with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, is the largest and sharpest image ever taken of the Andromeda galaxy — otherwise known as [...]

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NewsE-cigarettes Could Release 15 Times More Formaldehyde Than Tobacco

The “Could” in the headline stems from the fact that e-cigarettes have settings, and if you set them to “high voltage”, they’ll give you a big dose of formaldehyde. [...]

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NewsInternational Firm Eyes Dickinson for $300M Development

A Singapore-based investment company looking at Dickinson for a 280-acre development that comes with a grand vision. Full story from Nadya Faulx of the Dickinson Press. [...]

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NewsGot $5 Billion? North Dakota Will by 2017

Admittedly, this story is less about the Legacy Fund and more about what one of our local legislators wants to do with it. KMOT covers Rep. Oley Larsen’s plan to create a savings account for each new-born ND resident. [...]

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NewsU.S. Reduces Staff at Embassy in Yemen Amid Deepening Crisis

It was the death of Saudi King Abudullah that got most of the headlines, but there is a bigger story coming from the Middle East — the seeming collapse of the Yemeni government. [...]

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NewsProperty Tax Transparency Bill Goes Down

If you were hoping Ward County might someday soon put property tax records online, you’ll have to call your County Commissioner. The Legislature won’t be compelling counties to do anything. [...]

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Commentary2015: The Year of the Learner

“Handing every student a tablet or laptop will not magically usher our classrooms into the future. Instead, the future of education will be created by learners themselves.” [...]

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Quote: On The Bounds of Freedom

My loyalties will not be bound by national borders, or confined in time by one nation's history, or limited in the spiritual dimension by one language and culture. I pledge my allegiance to the damned human race, and my everlasting... Learn More  

NewsRead: What’s Happening at ND Port Services

Nice article from Patrick Miller and The Bakken Magazine on the what’s happening with North Dakota Port Services including operational changes and a vision for the future. [...]

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NewsLegislators Considering Bills to Raise Tobacco Taxes

It looks like there is some consensus on raising taxes on tobacco and especially cigarettes, but by what amount is very much in debate. Mike Nowatzki breaks down the various bills and proposed tax increases.   [...]

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NewsNew Super-Hydrophobic Metal Makes Water Bounce

The new metal surface is the result of a laser etching process, and the description of how that’s done is as cool as the video of water bouncing up and down. [...]

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NewsSheriff’s Department Making Changes

According to a state official, changes imposed by the State Department of Corrections are well underway at the Ward County Jail. [...]

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NewsRural Input on CDBG Fund Effort

Public participation in the National Disaster Resilience Competition will play a role in the amount of funding awarded so area leaders are reaching out in a public forum in Velva to gather ideas and feedback. [...]

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NewsGarrison Has New Walking Trail in the Works

The City of Garrison has support from The Chamber of Commerce and the Parks and Rec. Department for adding a walking and biking trail in the City’s Wilderness Park. Full story from BHG News. [...]

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NewsState of the Union Speech: All of It

Delivered by President Barack Obama, January 20, 2015 Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: We are fifteen years into this new century.  Fifteen years that dawned with terror touching our shores; that unfolded with a new generation fighting two long and costly wars; that saw a vicious recession spread across [...]

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News2015 Norsk Hostfest Lineup Announced

The 2015 Norsk Hostfest entertainment has been released. The Septemeber 29th opening act is Abracadabra, an ABBA tribute group, that will be performing with the Minot Symphony Orchestra. Other headline entertainers include: Jeff Foxworthy, Marty Stuart with special guest Connie Smith, Celtic Thunder, Ronnie Milsap, Martina McBride, The Beach Boys and country-rock group, The Band Perry. [...]

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