"To promote, both individually and as a group, scientific research and study in present day problems; to promulgate the results of such research for public interest; and to develop a more intelligent attitude to [...]Read More... from On This Day | Civic[...]
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On This Day | Smuggling Wool Leads to Perjury
Harry Sears, of Roche Percee, Sask., a witness of the defense in the trial of Lee Dillage, of Flaxton, charged with smuggling wool from Canada, was arrested Friday night on a perjury charge after [...]Read More... from On This Day | Smuggling[...]
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On This Day | Smugglers and Smugness
Some youngsters seem to go to the university and finishing school to learn to be ashamed of the parents who dug up the money to make it possible for the youngsters to go to [...]Read More... from On This Day | Smugglers[...]
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On This Day | Boy Scouts Turn 25!
Approximately 1,500 youths in Minot during the past 24 years, when the first boy scout troop was organized in Minot, have been members of this great oy organization. "Many of the most prominent business [...]Read More... from On This Day | Boy[...]
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On This Day | Strangling the Golden Goose
The abolishment of sweat shops, the ending of child labor, the increase in pay and shortening of hours in industries where underpaid and overworked labor exists, is commendable. But taxing payrolls can have little [...]Read More... from On This Day | Strangling[...]
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On This Day | The Patient Plugger
He will listen to another who has everything to teach and he never wearies working for a cause. He may take a little longer with the task he has to do than the genius [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | The Original Seven Eleven
The old landmark is to be carefully taken down, the logs carefully tagged, and reconstructed on the grounds of the Country club, near the seventh green, in plain sight of the highway. It will [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | Going Gracefully
The unanimous decision of the North Dakota supreme court in denying the right of Thomas H. Moodie to hold the exalted office of governor of North Dakota for constitutional reasons, has been accepted by [...]Read More... from On This Day | Going[...]
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On This Day | The Governor Carousel
After being harassed since taking office by legal actions and threats of impeachment -- to which end the North Dakota house had voted action -- Governor Thomas H. Moodie was finally disqualified Saturday afternoon [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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Reading Skills Are in Sharp Decline. Rescuing Them Won’t be Easy.
In Brownsville, Texas, Dolores S. Perez, affectionately known as Ms. D, is dedicating her Fridays to helping young students grapple with reading. Since she began tutoring post-pandemic, her impact has grown significantly. While she brings joy and personalized lessons to her students,[...]
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Don’t give a hoot about sports? The Superb Owl might be for you
A simple typo or a lighthearted joke can sometimes take on a life of its own. What started as a small blunder has transformed into a cultural sensation, capturing attention and inspiring countless discussions. This evolution illustrates how social media can elevate[...]
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Colorado and Connecticut saved residents hundreds of thousands of dollars on their utility bills
Utility bills are climbing across the U.S., but costs like lobbying fees and corporate advertising are often hidden in those charges. A recent report highlights how some states are starting to tackle this issue, banning utilities from passing on these expenses to[...]
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First Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic H5N9 Reported in U.S. Ducks
A new strain of bird flu, called highly pathogenic H5N9, has been identified at a duck farm in California. This marks the first U.S. detection of this particular H5N9 variant, distinguishing it from the more common H5N1 strain that has been associated[...]
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Iowa Lawmakers Advance Bill to Limit Cell Phones in Class Rooms
Iowa is taking steps to limit cellphone use in schools during instructional time, as Governor Kim Reynolds pushes for new legislation. The proposed bill aims to mandate that K-12 schools establish policies restricting personal electronic devices, with a focus on improving student[...]
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City to allow more time for sidewalk snow removal
Minot property owners may soon find a little extra time after winter storms to manage their sidewalks. The City Council has approved an ordinance on first reading that extends the snow removal deadline from 24 hours to 72 hours. This change aims[...]
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The Best and Worst of Things
Our best friend—he who makes us do the best we can. The best town—where we are located. The greatest comfort—knowing that you have done your work well. The best day—today. The biggest fool—he who will not learn. The greatest deceiver—he who deceives[...]