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CommentaryThe Onion’s Former Editor on the Paris Terrorism

It’s commentary on the value of satire in a free democracy. If you’re conservative, ignore that fact that this comes from MSNBC and read it anyway, it is worth your time. [...]

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NewsCalifornia Upends It’s Drug War… Implications for Minot?

When you read the article you’ll learn that California has reduced non-violent drug and property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors resulting in less incarceration. Here in Minot we’re about to vote on a $40 million expansion of our jail. [...]

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NewsNew Antibiotic Prevents Bacteria From Adapting

A newly discovered antibiotic may prove shows promise in fighting superbugs. Teixobactin is still likely years away from your medicine cabinet, but early trials suggest it is successful at treating infections while preventing bacteria from adapting to it. [...]

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NewsND Chief Justice Addresses Legislature, Asks for More Judges & Staff

Chief Justice  Gerald VandWalle spoke before the Legislature on Wednesday. The message: we need more help in the form of people. VandeWalle called for four new judges and 15 additional staff members to help, particularly in oil-impacted counties. [...]

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NewsGarrison Having Second Thoughts About Burlesque Show

The show called ‘California Bad Girlz’ is scheduled for January 14-15 at Hunter’s Bar & Grill. Get the full story from the Mclean County Independent.   [...]

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NewsPolice In The Valley Concerned Over New Drug:Powder Fentanyl

A recent overdose death in Grand Forks has police warning people about a new drug called Fentanyl. It’s typically prescribed for pain, but in its powdered form it is dangerous and unpredictable. [...]

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NewsNew Position For City of Minot

The City of Minot may soon be looking for a planning director. The proposed new position would responsible for working with pre-established businesses along with developing a long-term comprehensive growth plan. [...]

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NewsFargo’s Private/Public Flood Protection Financing Idea May Get a Considered Look

Financing for the Fargo flood diversion plan may get another look as the diversion authorities finance committee recommended studying a private-public partnership. Proponents of the plan believe private companies will be faster and more affordable. Hmm…. [...]

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NewsDone Waiting for Trains… Enderlin Backs Off, Berthold Hits the Gas

Berthold may soon be ticketing train engineers if a train blocks both in-town crossings for more than 20 minutes. Meanwhile in Enderlin, the City repealed an ordinance making the same behavior illegal after a lawsuit was filed in Federal Court. [...]

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Quote: Ruminations on Our National Crisis

In America, we hurry — which is well; but when the day’s work is done, we go on thinking of losses and gains, we plan for the morrow, we even carry our business cares to bed with us…we burn up... Learn More  

NewsBy the Numbers: Binge Drinking & Alcohol Poisoning Deaths

The CDC released some numbers on the amount of binge drinking and the number of deaths that are a result of alcohol poisoning. The most at risk group… men aged 35-64. Read the full news release below or check out the gallery for the quick fact slides.   — Official News Release, Center for Disease [...]

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NewsVideo: Dalrymple State Of The State Speech Seemed Written For A Different North Dakota

Rob Port at Say Anything Blog uploaded Governor Dalrymple’s entire State of the State speech given yesterday at the opening of the 2015 Legislative session. Watch the video below, read Rob’s commentary here.     [...]

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NewsVinyl Record Sales in 2014 Were the Highest They’ve Been Since 1993

The state of the music business has been in flux for the past decade as it evolves to meet the demands of changing technology but in a retro movement that’s surprising, vinyl record sales are on the increase. [...]

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NewsThese Are the Two Most Earth-Like Planets Ever Discovered

In the world of science these are often referred to as ‘Goldilocks’ planets because the conditons needed to support life are considered just right. [...]

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NewsMaryland City Councilman Learns About the Streisand Effect

The more you try to prevent people from seeing something, the more people will see it. A Maryland City Councilman is learning the hard way after he demanded the local newspaper ask permission before using his name in a story. [...]

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NewsESPN is finally available without a hefty cable package, but the bundle’s not going anywhere

Dish Network unveiled a plan for on demand video that will include ESPN. The price: $20 per month. It’s yet another step towards competition based marketplace for cable television. Chord cutters rejoice! [...]

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