Deep beneath South Dakota’s prairies lies a relic of tense days gone by: the Delta-1 Launch Control Facility. Jim Boensch, a retired Air Force major, guides visitors through this preserved slice of Cold War history. Once poised to unleash devastating power, the[...]
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On This Day | December 19
On this day, George Washington and his troops were suffering for their desired independence, a Christmas classic was first published, and we left the moon for the last time, so far. In Minot, we were drilling for oil and had hit 1350[...]
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On This Day | A Strange Flu
In several cities where the disease had subsided, the epidemic broke out shortly after the reopening of the public institutions, but it is hoped that the disease has been so checked in Minot, there [...]Read More... from On This Day | A[...]
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On This Day | Well Drilled to 1300 Feet
The drillers are down 1350 feet in the well of the Des Lacs Western oil well near Lone Tree. They have struck something as hard as flint and drilled only ten feet from Friday [...]Read More... from On This Day | Well[...]
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On This Day | Feeding Democracy vs. Autocracy
There is no royal road to food conservation. We can only accomplish this by voluntary action of our whole people, each element in proportion it is needs. It is a matter of equality of [...]Read More... from On This Day | Feeding[...]
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Snow Coming, the City is Prepared, Snow Emergency Proclamation Issued
The City of Minot has issued a snow removal emergency proclamation, beginning at 2 a.m. Thursday. The proclamation will be in effect for 24 hours. During the duration of the proclamation, no vehicle parking is allowed on Priority 1 and Priority 2[...]
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On This Day | December 18
On this day, the U.S. atoned for an original sin, a 10-month battle ended, and generating electricity went nuclear in Pennsylvania. In Minot, there was interest in a home builders association, a couple was worried about the world ending -- the news[...]
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Welcome to the Truth Terminal, AKA the AI Rabbit Hole
If you didn’t know you were here already, welcome to the rabbit hole. In an age where artificial intelligence seems to be taking center stage in unexpected ways, Truth Terminal is a testament to the unpredictable marriage of machine learning and human[...]
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Grand Forks County Puts Hiring Freeze on 2025
Grand Forks is stepping into 2025 with caution, as the County Commission enacts a hiring freeze. In a tight 3-2 vote, driven by Commissioner Terry Bjerke, the decision emphasizes fiscal responsibility over routine staffing. It’s not a hiring halt but a call[...]
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Who is eligible for the primary care residence property tax relief?
As the hustle of the holidays winds down, it’s time to turn an eye toward taxes—especially if you’re a homeowner in North Dakota. There’s a financial breather available: the primary residence credit, potentially trimming up to $500 from your property tax bill.[...]
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Clay County, MN bans sale of flavored vapes
Clay County is taking a stand against flavored vaping. In a packed meeting, students, health professionals, and residents urged county commissioners to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco, citing its appeal to young people and health risks. The ordinance passed narrowly, banning[...]
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Watch & Learn: The Mind-bending Math Inside Black Holes
Black holes: the cosmic enigma that bends reality and ignites our imaginations. Ronald Gamble, a theoretical astrophysicist at NASA, merges math and creativity to decode their mysteries. Ready to plunge beyond the point of no return? Dive in with NASA’s Curious Universe[...]
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Minot City Council proposes more support services for first responders
Minot’s City Council is taking a big step to support first responders dealing with trauma. They’re partnering with a Florida-based provider, FHE Health, to create an outreach and aftercare program that helps officers and other emergency workers grappling with post-traumatic stress. This[...]
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Free virtual event to highlight legislative advocacy
Frustrated by the world around you but don’t know what to do about it? This may be a soft solution. On Saturday, a free virtual event, Amplify North Dakota, will show you how to effectively engage with lawmakers as the legislative session[...]
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How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness
In a world obsessed with tech and science, the humanities are quietly taking a back seat, and that’s a loss we might not recognize until it’s too late. With a 24% drop in humanities majors since 2012, the pressure to focus on[...]
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In Verse: In the Wind
— From December, 1990’s A Ballad — In honor of The Good Lovies—Under The Mistletoe“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” Big moon hanging in the skyBig and white in the black nightScattered snow is blowing roundAnd the earth hums with the sound Just[...]