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CurioHall & Oats: Live From a Traveling Van

There are a lot of things that might make a great performance, and one of them certainly should be the circumstances and environment. So how about a traveling van on the highway? This video from Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers is part of a regular video series that has brought a lot of notoriety to [...]

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CommentaryPolice and Body Cameras?

The idea has been proposed by President Obama and by Rob Port at the Say Anything Blog. The sheer magnitude of this anomaly makes this a must read editorial :D! But seriously, it’s a well argued piece and an idea worthy of consideration. [...]

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NewsCommentary on Oil Prices

The video below offers some pundit commentary on oil prices and the where the Bakken sits in the global picture. Do we have any local producers reading? What do you think? * Advertising delivered by outside content producer. [...]

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NewsWilliston Herald Asks For More From State Oil Regulators

The New York Times certainly has people talking, and the Williston Herald for one is on board with State taking a stronger position against bad actors in the oil field. It’s an editorial worth your time. [...]

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NewsMinot Air Force Base in Winter

If a picture says a thousand words, this one says 'wow' for every one of them. There's no news here, just a picture you need to see in full detail. [...]

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NewsAir Force Training Ground in S.W. North Dakota One Step Closer

The environmental impact study for the Powder River Training Complex is complete, the final decision to approve the expansion can take place after a 30 day waiting period. The expansion would more than double the space currently used for military training flights. [...]

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NewsTrain Derailment S.E. of Fargo

Thankfully the train was carrying lumber and other non-hazardous material. The incident on the B.N.S.F line included 32 cars, and is another reminder of the risks associated with transporting oil over the railways. [...]

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NewsCivics Exam as a Graduation Requirement?

The 2015 Legislature will consider a bill that would require high school graduates pass a civics exam similar to the one required to become a U.S. citizen. [...]

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NewsSuperintendent Vollmer’s Comments on Energy Impact Dollars

In the current round of applying for State energy impact dollars, Minot’s status as a ‘hub city’ worked against Minot Public Schools. Superintendent Vollmer believes the formula for distributing those dollars needs an adjustment and is hopeful the 2015 legislature will address the issue. [...]

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NewsFlood Recovery: City Working Towards More CDBG Dollars

The Community Development Block Grant program has been funded with nearly a billion dollars, and the City of Minot qualifies to apply for those dollars because of the 2011 flood. City Manager Lee Staab outlined the application process at Monday’s City Council meeting. [...]

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CurioSamurai versus BB Gun

Ridiculous things on the Internet, it’s part of the P.B.A. mission. What you’re about to see doesn’t really seem possible… but there it is. [...]

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CommentaryOne Guy’s Final Word on Ferguson

Everything about this story is sad, but it’s hard to look at the mainstream media’s reaction to the whole event and not think lynch mob. Matt Walsh, a popular and often controversial blogger, offers his final thoughts on the whole story. It’s worth reading. [...]

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NewsE-Cigarettes Contain Carcinogens Just Like Cigarettes

In one test case, e-cigarettes were found to have 10 times the amount of carcinogens as traditional cigarettes. Among the bad stuff created by these products that ends up being inhaled… formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. [...]

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NewsPolitics: President Obama and Chief Justice Roberts

Chief Justice Roberts was appointed by George W. Bush, and his opinion on the Affordable Care Act litigation paved the way for implementation of the law. This is a good article on the major players in our system of checks and balances. [...]

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NewsNDSU President Bresciani Chaufeurred to Many Events

Though the official title for the position is ‘Captain of Special Project Operations’, records obtained by the Fargo Forum indicate it may be more of a driving service for the N.D.S.U. President. [...]

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