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NewsNative American Culture & History in the Classroom

North Dakota has a history rich in the traditions of Native Americans, and the Department of Public Instruction and tribal advocates are working to get that content into the state’s classrooms. [...]

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NewsNew Heritage Center Sees Record Visits

The numbers for 2014 (without including December) were up by 50,000 visits. It sounds like a visit to the newly renovated and expanded museum is worth a stop next time you’re in Bismarck. [...]

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NewsGap Narrows Between Science Fiction and Reality

From tiny virus hunting robots to hoverboards, this year we saw science fiction move a lot closer to the real world we live in. Get a recap of some of the coolest achievements of the last year from Wired. [...]

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NewsLocal Man Survives Highway Attack

This is a crazy story, and not in a good way. Jim Olson has the coverage on an attack on Highway 83 near Lake Sakakawea. [...]

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CurioA Century Ago, When The Guns Fell Silent On Christmas

The story of how on the Christmas Eve, 1914, in the midst of trenches of World War I, a truce was called. [...]

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NewsMinot Hepatitis C Outbreak Grows by One

— Official News Release, ND Department of Health — The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has confirmed one additional case of hepatitis C related to the outbreak in Ward County, bringing the total number of cases to 51. The case was identified as part of the NDDoH’s continuing investigation into the outbreak. This case [...]

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NewsND Pipeline Authority Director Justin Kringstad’s Personal Thoughts on Bakken Well Profitability

Falling oil prices have everyone wondering when we’ll see significant impacts on drilling and oil field activity. And while we probably already have an answer to that, this video presentation by ND Pipeline Authority Director Justin Kringstad adds some valuable data-driven analysis to the discussion.     [...]

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NewsNorth Dakota’s Population Reaches an All-Time High

— Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — North Dakota’s population has reached an all-time high of 739,482 residents, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today. The state’s latest population estimate is an increase of 15,625 residents from last year’s count. “Our economic growth over the last decade continues to keep North Dakotans home, and we are [...]

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NewsBakken Breakout: The Weekly Breakdown

A refinery proposed in Stanley, booming building in McKenzie County, drunk weary police officers in Tioga, Berthold joins Enderlin in the fight against train waiting, and a more in this article compiled by Steve Andrist for the Bismarck Tribune. [...]

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NewsState Health Department Reports Flu on the Rise

The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting a growing number of confirmed flu cases, with large increases in the last couple weeks. The CDC previously warned of what would likely be a tough flu season, and early evidence suggests they were probably right. “For the third season in a row, influenza activity is starting [...]

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News6 things I Learned from Riding in a Google Self-Driving Car

This technology is closer than you realize, so close that our lawmakers will be taking it this legislative session with a bill that sets the State’s initial policy. Get the lowdown on the technology from The Oatmeal, one of the Internet’s best. [...]

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NewsEver Wondered How Fracking Really Works?

The video below is one of the better, animated explanations of the fracking process I’ve come across. It was produced by National Geographic and it accompanies a recent article on the effect of oil prices on the industry. If you’re not already sick of hearing about oil prices, here’s the article. Watch the video below.   [...]

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NewsFargo Fines Contractors For Tardy Construction Projects

It’s an ongoing issue for municipalities… getting what you pay for, and in a timely manner. In Minot, we’re dealing with our own issues with a contractor who wasn’t up to the contract they signed. [...]

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NewsShould State Universities Be Protecting Students Personal Info?

During the last election, Odney Advertising submitted a public information request seeking the release of names, addresses, phone numbers, and email for the state’s 48,000 higher ed students; the information was used for political purpose. A proposed bill would remove much of this info from public records requests. [...]

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NewsMinot Bar Fight Leads to Gang Retaliation

This is not a new case, the fight and retaliation took place during the summer of 2013, but the extent to which organized gangs participated in the events is coming to light in the pre-trial hearings for the defendants. [...]

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News2015 Legislature: Paying More for ND State Parks?

The bill is being introduced by the State Parks and Recreation Department and would raise the price of an annual fee by 40%. If passed, it would be the first fee increase in a 10 years. http://www.thedickinsonpress.com [...]

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