Recent research highlights the troubling discovery of high levels of microplastics in Antarctic snow, challenging the notion that even the planet’s most remote regions are spared from plastic pollution. A new study published in _Science of the Total Environment_ shows concentrations reaching[...]
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Iowa lawmakers take on tackling doctor shortage
Iowa is facing a pressing physician shortage, prompting lawmakers to advance bills aimed at addressing this issue. The House Health and Human Services Committee is exploring initiatives to expand medical residency opportunities and potentially shorten medical school programs. This comes as Iowa[...]
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Symposium Generates Connections and Strategies for Rural ND Communities
Over 100 participants gathered at the North Dakota State Museum and Heritage Center for the first Rural Planning Symposium, highlighting the importance of strategic community development in rural areas. Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken emphasized that such gatherings are vital for fostering connections[...]
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ND Senate passes resolution to protect Theodore Roosevelt National Park horse herd
North Dakota’s wild horses, a historic and iconic presence in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, are gaining attention for potential federal protection. A recent resolution passed unanimously by the North Dakota Senate urges Congress to intervene and safeguard the herd of nearly 200[...]
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North Dakota Legislature narrows property tax reform bills as key deadline approaches
North Dakota lawmakers are narrowing their focus on property tax reform, with just seven bills still in play as the session’s midpoint approaches. The most prominent, House Bill 1176, carries the governor’s backing and has been reshaped through committee amendments, though debate[...]
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Senate Bill to provide grant funding to small town grocery stores
For many rural North Dakotans, a local grocery store isn’t just a convenience—it’s a lifeline. Senate Bill 2228 aims to keep these stores open by providing $1 million in grants, prioritizing existing stores before funding new ones. Supporters say urban residents may[...]
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Winnie the therapy dog brings joy to the halls of Magic City Campus
At Minot High School, comfort comes with four legs and a wagging tail. Winnie, the Golden Magi, isn’t just a therapy dog—she’s a trusted friend, offering quiet support to students when they need it most. Whether easing test-day nerves or simply brightening[...]
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Bill would hold state cash from localities that block energy, ag projects in North Dakota
Local control is on the line in North Dakota. A packed room at an Edgeley bar made that clear, as residents voiced concerns over large-scale industrial projects shaping their communities. At stake is Senate Bill 2208, which would strip state infrastructure funds[...]
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North Dakota sheriff calls release of inmate to ICE impersonator ‘perfect storm’
A mix-up at the Williams County Jail led to a brief but embarrassing escape when a man posing as an ICE agent walked in and took custody of an inmate—no questions asked. Sheriff Varlan Kvande calls it a “perfect storm” of timing[...]
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Minot State to host 2025 North Dakota Native American State Science and Engineering Fair
Minot State University is set to host the 2025 North Dakota Native American State Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 19, marking the event’s 40th year. This annual competition brings together young scientists from across the state, offering them a platform to[...]
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Help choose North Dakota’s new icon
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Tourism and Marketing Division has partnered with The Good Kids, a Bismarck based design studio, to create a new icon that represents our great state. This initiative aims to increase awareness of North Dakota beyond our[...]
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On This Day | Friday, February 14th
On this day in 1929, the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre took place in Chicago, where seven members of Chicago’s North Side Gang were murdered by associates of Al Capone’s South Side Italian gang, marking a significant event in the violent gang wars[...]
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On This Day | A Hospitable Trade Mark
And Sam has another trade mark, too: the glass of beer he buys his client after every deal is settled. Sure, it's a friendly gesture ... but more than that, it reminds Sam's clients [...]Read More... from On This Day | A[...]
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On This Day | Feeding the World
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On This Day | Caw Caw Caw
The business of government is being shifted from bureau to bureau so fast that mere man hasn't a chance of keeping up with it... [...]Read More... from On This Day | Caw Caw Caw
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On This Day | Funding for a New Dam (and More)
The house of representatives on Friday voted an additional $3,000,000 for the construction of the Garrison dam, according to word received from Washington Friday by Governor Fred G. Aandahl. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Funding for a New Dam (and[...]