Three new bills in North Dakota aim to enhance protections for renters, but they face a skeptical Senate Industry and Business Committee. Senate Bills 2235, 2236, and 2237 focus on addressing late fees and providing tenants with options for recourse against non-compliant[...]
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Swedish universities allowing use of AI in studies
Swedish universities are taking proactive steps to establish guidelines for using generative AI in academic work, addressing concerns about ethics and integrity. Uppsala University, responding to feedback from students and faculty, emphasizes the need for AI literacy and critical thinking regarding technology’s[...]
Nearly 5 years after schools closed, the nation gets a new report card
Recent assessments show a mixed bag for students’ academic performance. Math scores reveal some positive trends, while reading results continue to decline, raising concerns about literacy levels among students. This duality prompts important questions about the underlying challenges that contribute to these[...]
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New bill aims to allow schools to teach kids foreign languages as early as kindergarten
North Dakota is considering a new initiative aimed at enhancing language education for young students. Senate Bill 2275 proposes financial stipends of up to $2,000 per year for teachers who focus on foreign languages in kindergarten through third grade. With a two-year[...]
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The Most Active Volcano in The Northeast Pacific Is Preparing to Erupt
Axial Seamount, a restless giant beneath the Pacific, is swelling again—its molten heart pushing the seafloor upward, hinting at an eruption before 2025 ends. Scientists have watched this underwater volcano off Oregon’s coast for decades, tracking patterns of inflation and surging earthquakes.[...]
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Grand Forks high school principals say new absentee policy showing results
High school principals in Grand Forks report a notable uptick in student attendance after reinstating academic penalties for those with chronic absenteeism. At both Grand Forks Central and Red River, data shows a significant decrease in students accumulating over 12 unexcused absences,[...]
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Compare North Dakota: Things Nebraska is Considering in their Tax Debate
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has unveiled a plan aimed at reducing local property taxes, an issue that has been a focus throughout the summer. As discussions around tax reform heat up for 2025, Pillen and fellow Republicans emphasize the need for a[...]
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College course teaches Philly students to appreciate beer − whether they’re tailgating or fine dining
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: The Fundamentals of Beer What prompted the idea for the course? After 25 years of working in professional kitchens and as a server in[...]
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The science of the “X-ray vision” that reveals the magma beneath Yellowstone
Understanding the mysteries beneath Yellowstone is akin to piecing together a complex puzzle. In thisCaldera Chronicles column, Scott K. Johnson from the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory delves into the techniques scientists use to map the magma reservoirs below the surface. By employing methods[...]
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Montana Lawmakers Weigh Teacher Authority in the Classroom Amid Disruption Concerns
Montana lawmakers are tackling a growing problem in education: classroom disruptions. While much of the focus has been on low teacher pay, Senate Bill 138 shifts attention to the struggles educators face managing student behavior. The bill would give teachers clearer authority[...]
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Meet the hot dog king of American sports
Andy Lansing built his career on a simple truth: great food makes great experiences. As CEO of Levy Restaurants, he’s not just running a $4 billion hospitality empire—he’s walking concourses, tasting the menu, and making sure fans in the nosebleeds get the[...]
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How This 4-Step Approach Can Transform Minot
The Bottom-Up Shorts podcast highlights ordinary folks making extraordinary changes in their communities. In this episode host Norm Van Eeden Petersman chats with Edward Erfurt about a simple yet transformative 4-step public investment approach. Drawing from real-life experiences in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and[...]
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On This Day | Saturday, February 1st
On this day in 1790, the United States Supreme Court held its first session in New York City, marking the beginning of the highest judicial authority in the country as established by the Constitution. On this day in 1960, four African American[...]
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On This Day | Government Research We Can Celebrate!
For beer barrel purposes the two kinds of oak are rated as similar in most respects. The outstanding factor that has until now barred red oak is a difference in pore structure. A natural [...]Read More... from On This Day | Government[...]
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On This Day | An Illegal ‘Operation’
Bertha Dale of Minot was arrested Tuesday on a charge of second degree murder, the allegation being that she performed an illegal operation on a young woman who died recently. [...]Read More... from On This Day | An Illegal ‘Operation’
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On This Day | Minot’s First Church Turns 50!
Had I at that time realized that I now, some fifty years later, would be asked to write historical information about the origin of your congregation, I could have recorded many things which we [...]Read More... from On This Day | Minot’s[...]