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Minot North debuts student-run store called ‘The Lookout’

Meet the industrious students of Minot North, where learning extends beyond textbooks. At the heart of this is ‘The Lookout,’ a student-run store that’s transforming marketing concepts into real-world currency. Amidst custom Sentinel apparel and on-the-go snacks, sophomore Brooklynn Jackson and her[...]

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Ban on throwing away old clothes now in force in Sweden

Starting this year in Sweden, those with old clothing can’t just toss it in the trash. New national legislation requires all textiles to be recycled. It’s a step toward sustainability; the burden of which has been handed down to the municipalities to[...]

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On This Day | Friday, January 3rd

On this day in 1521, Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Leo X after refusing to recant his criticisms of church practices, an event that significantly advanced the Protestant Reformation. On this day in 1777, General George[...]

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On This Day | Betsy Ross Flag Resides in Minot

The original sample of the American flag, made by Betsy Ross herself, and which is now in possession of Edward L. Rowan, custodian of the Elks' Home of this city, was on exhibition at [...]Read More... from On This Day | Betsy[...]

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Williston Economic Development Report (and reporting) Oozes Optimism

Williston is on a roll. The city’s latest economic review paints a picture of exciting progress, with new projects breaking ground, partnerships forming, and local businesses thriving. From educational initiatives to healthcare expansions and housing developments, Williston is transforming. That’s the story[...]

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New Scam Alert: The Unordered Package

Unexpected packages on your doorstep can feel like a mini mystery waiting to be solved, right? But lately, there’s a new twist making the rounds: a scam called “brushing.” It begins innocently enough with a package you never ordered. Your name and[...]

New Minority Leader in North Dakota’s Legislature Will Be Looking Past Partisan Divides

In the realm of North Dakota politics, Democratic leader Zac Ista embodies camaraderie over clash. As the sole Democrat from Grand Forks and the new House minority leader, Ista believes politics should transcend party lines, championing practical collaboration over partisan conflict. Despite[...]

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A Fireside Chat on American Turbulence

The country is in a period of transition from the leadership of one incoherent old man to another incoherent old man. Rather than obsessing and speculating about what the eventual results of that transition may be, at least football fans have something[...]

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On This Day | Thursday, January 2nd

On this day in 1788, Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, joining the Union and playing a key role in the formation of the new nation. On this day in 1839, French photographer Louis Daguerre took the[...]

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On This Day | 1912 in Review

The most grievous occurrence of the year, especially to America, was the sinking of the Titanic on April 14. The loss of this, greatest of all ocean liners, with over 1,500 people was the [...]Read More... from On This Day | 1912[...]

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On This Day | We Like a Fighter

People like the leadership of a fighting man. They showed this by their confidence in Cleveland and Roosevelt. Wilson can depend on the same backing if he makes the same fight for the square [...]Read More... from On This Day | We[...]

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On This Day | Cause to Take Charge

There is no question but what the job was bungled to a degree when the new system was installed, and we now paying for it. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Cause to Take Charge

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On This Day | TikTok in 1913

A Mohall girl recently played a cruel joke on her mother, and this is how it happened... [...]Read More... from On This Day | TikTok in 1913