A proposed $1 billion property tax reform bill faced skepticism in the North Dakota House Finance & Taxation Committee on Monday. House Bill 1586 aims to offer up to a $5,000 tax credit on primary residences and change how local governments collect[...]
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Entrepreneur Day fosters collaboration at the State Capitol
Entrepreneurs in North Dakota recently gathered at the State Capitol for a productive dialogue with lawmakers aimed at enhancing support for local businesses. This event allowed entrepreneurs to connect directly with decision-makers, share their insights, and explore collaborative opportunities. Attendees highlighted the[...]
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River Weir on Michigan State Campus Faces Possible Removal
Michigan is taking steps to remove aging dams and weirs, which have outlived their usefulness in managing water flow. The state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is shifting its focus toward dam removal as a means of revitalizing aquatic habitats. With $1.8[...]
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Fargo Diversion Board chair open to additional sales tax to fund flood control (and why it matters in Minot)
In Fargo, funding the ambitious $3.2 billion Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion project is stirring discussions around an additional sales tax. Cass County Commissioner Tony Grindberg is urging the Diversion Board of Authority not to dismiss this option as they navigate the project’s financial[...]
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Province ‘closely considering’ extending life of Saskatchewan’s coal power plants
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is signaling a shift in the province’s energy strategy, with a focus on extending the lifespan of coal-fired power plants. Amid rising concerns over electricity affordability and reliability, Moe announced that SaskPower is exploring this option to meet[...]
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On This Day | Wednesday, January 29th
On this day in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven” was first published in the New York Evening Mirror, gaining immediate popularity and becoming one of the most famous works in American literature. On this day in 1886, German engineer Karl[...]
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On This Day | Magic Grain Dump Company Has Remarkable Year
The Magic Grain Dump has developed in a very air operated grain dump for elevator purposes. It has several exclusive features, all covered by patents. The inventions are the products of W.G. Hancock and [...]Read More... from On This Day | Magic[...]
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On This Day | Heavy Penalties For Selling to Kids
Bills to license the sale of cigarets in North Dakota and providing heavy penalties for their sale to minors were passed by the state senate late yesterday afternoon. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Heavy Penalties For Selling to Kids
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On This Day | You Gotta Want it Bad Enough
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On This Day | Minot Remembered for Elephant Rides
"Oh, you are from Minot. That is where we were given a ride on the elephants," the Philadelphian remarked. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Minot Remembered for Elephant Rides
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On This Day | Minot Will Take The Roosevelt Cabin!
James Johnson, Minot pioneer, who has always been a great admirer of Roosevelt, has let the Senate know that Minot is willing to take good care of this cabin if it placed beside the [...]Read More... from On This Day | Minot[...]
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On This Day | Roosevelt’s Capitol Cabin is in Rough Condition
There are some traits of character of Roosevelt, I'd like to see preserved. He was proud of his North Dakota citizenship. He reverenced old age. Why, if he was talking to anyone and would [...]Read More... from On This Day | Roosevelt’s[...]
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On This Day | The Independent Press
American newspapers, the President said, are "particularly representative of the practical idealism of our people. They are the best newspapers in the world. They print more real news and more reliable and characteristic news [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | A Little Wholesome Neglect For the Kids
Our neighbor across the street, who was the mother of nine children, all of whom were a credit to themselves and to the community, used to say when asked how she succeeded unaided in [...]Read More... from On This Day | A[...]
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North Dakota House passes bill on tax credit for homeschooling
On Monday, the North Dakota House of Representatives moved forward with House Bill 1244, which proposes a $1,000 tax credit for each homeschooled child. While the bill garnered a significant 65-27 vote, it also raises questions about its beneficiaries, particularly for lower-income[...]
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Minot State Professors Shepherd AI into Minot Schools
In Minot classrooms, the future of teaching is taking shape with the help of AI. Dr. Darren Erisman and Nigel George from Minot State University are guiding local educators in using tools like MagicSchool AI to simplify lesson planning and enrich learning.[...]