Back to the Beginning is a twice-weekly reading and reflection project on the U.S. Constitution. We’re reintroducing our founding document to you in bite-size chunks. Then we’ll invite you to answer a couple survey questions about what you read. It’s inspired by[...]
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Today in Minot | Dec 1, 2024
Today is Sunday, December 1st. The sun will rise on the 71st day of fall, and the 336th day of the year at 8:15 AM. We will see 8 hours 37 minutes of daylight before it sets at 4:52 PM. See What's[...]
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On This Day | December 1
On this day, Ukraine said "no" to Russia the first time. Henry Ford finally got the line moving, and less than 70 years ago Rosa Parks was arrested for sitting on a bus because she was black. In Minot, a local newspaper[...]
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On This Day | Election and Electoral College Reform?
By far the most important reason for reform is to encourage the growth of a responsible two-party system in all the states. If Republican presidential votes counted for something in Alabama and Democratic presidential [...]Read More... from On This Day | Election[...]
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Minot Park District’s half-cent sales tax explained
On Monday, City Council will consider a resolution to officially call a special election for next June. The question: should we change the way we fund the Park District and spend more from sales tax and less from property tax? That’s the[...]
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Podcast: Designing for Experiences
Jaime Izurieta is an architect, designer and author from Montclair, New Jersey, who focuses on the interaction between users and the built environment. He’s also the founder of Storefront Mastery, an award-winning creative agency that works with place management organizations to design[...]
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Ward County Commission | December 3, 2024
The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance,[...]
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City Council Agenda | December 2, 2024
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the[...]
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Today in Minot | Nov 30, 2024
Today is Saturday, November 30th. The sun will rise on the 70th day of fall, and the 335th day of the year at 8:14 AM. We will see 8 hours 39 minutes of daylight before it sets at 4:53 PM. See What's[...]
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On This Day | November 30
On this day football went International, a woman in Alabama had some cosmically bad luck, and gun manufacturers got a boost from a democrat. In Minot, a service club was getting really creative with a membership drive, and a columnist had the[...]
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On This Day | Beware the News
The rapid transfer of news leaves something to be desired. Maybe it would not do to go back to the old slower times. But it would mean greater peace of mind and less unrest. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Beware[...]
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On This Day | Now That’s a Membership Drive!
They got a deodorized skunk, gave it to a member. When he signed up a new member, he passed the skunk on to another member. The plan was effective. The Jaycees got 40 new [...]Read More... from On This Day | Now[...]
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Minot School District Looking to sell land near Ramstad Middle School
The Minot School District is working to sell nearly 70 acres of undeveloped land located within city limits. The land, ranging from 10th to 14th Street Northwest, is being appraised for its infrastructure compliance. Superintendent Dr. Scott Faul highlights interest from developers[...]
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Fluoride in Drinking Water Is Safe. Here’s the Evidence
For decades, U.S. municipalities have added fluoride to tap water to prevent tooth decay, benefiting millions. However, misinformation about fluoride’s alleged health risks, fueled by figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., threatens its future use. Although local and state governments currently decide[...]
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It’s Time to Crack Down on the Meat Market Monopoly
Big Beef has a history of breaking the law if it means making more money for its shareholders and company executives. When just four companies — National Beef Packing Company, Cargill, JBS, and Tyson — collectively control 80% of the U.S.beef market,[...]
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What’s Really Going On?
On September 27, 2024, the Minot City Council allotted $50,000 to Clark Hill (a multinational law firm), to conduct an external investigation into the Minot Police Department, specifically the leadership (not just Chief Klug). The report finds there was no information to[...]