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State Fair Cancels Poultry Shows Because of Avian Flu Threat

With the avian flu scare putting local poultry producers on high alert, the North Dakota State Fair has chosen to act proactively and cancel the poultry shows for this years fair. [...]Read More... from State Fair Cancels Poultry Shows Because of Avian[...]

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Watch Online: Smithsonian’s Aerial America Series on The Dakotas

Take in the soaring views above a state that inspired a future president, launched the country’s first millionaire, and kept a dark, rich secret under its expansive prairies for centuries. This lofty journey over North Dakota highlights the Roughrider State’s grand beauty…[...]

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U.S., Canada Will Have Oil Train Safety Plan Friday

An official announcement will be made Friday that Canada and the U.S. have found common ground in how to manage the additional crude oil that is being shipped by rail. [...]Read More... from U.S., Canada Will Have Oil Train Safety Plan Friday

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2015 Session: Final Tax Relief Adds up to Nearly $400 Million

— Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple joined legislators today to announce the passage of nearly $400 million in additional tax relief for the people of North Dakota as well as meaningful reform to the state’s property tax system.[...]

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Hulu Lands Streaming Rights to all 180 Seinfeld Episodes

The content available for those who choose to cut ties with the old modern world are growing. Online content provider Hulu was one the rights to distribute the iconic 90s sitcom via their streaming service. [...]Read More... from Hulu Lands Streaming Rights[...]

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Drug Trade: Lower Prices Attract Unwanted Buyers and Sellers

The laws of economics are proving burdensome for local drug enforcement officers. Where there’s money, the supply will follow. Where there’s supply, the prices will drop. When prices drop, more people participate. Get the story from the Dickinson Press. [...]Read More... from[...]

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NDSU Extension Services: Get Pasture Water Tested This Year

Limited snowmelt and the lack of rainfall this spring means producers should have the water quality in their pastures tested before turning their livestock out to pasture, North Dakota State University Extension Service specialists advise. [...]Read More... from NDSU Extension Services: Get[...]

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Legislators: If Only Voters Knew the Truth

As the 2015 legislative session wraps up, a former legislator offers his perspective on some the questions voters should really be wondering about. [...]Read More... from Legislators: If Only Voters Knew the Truth

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Three North Dakota Friends Safe in Nepal After Quake

For a few North Dakota families, the early hours after the Nepal earthquake were a harrowing experience. Amy Sisk writing for the Bismarck Tribune has the story on a few North Dakotan’s who landed in Nepal shortly before the earthquake struck. [...]Read[...]

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House, Senate pass PSC budget with Rail Safety Program

Senate Bill 2008 was approved by a wide margin. It allocates more than $500k for two state funded railroad safety inspectors through 2019. These inspectors would be in addition to several federal inspectors already providing oversight in the state. [...]Read More... from[...]

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Baltimore Police Have Less Than Stellar Record

Commentary: While we look on the rioting in Baltimore with appropriate disdain, it’s worth considering what our own reaction would be to a police force with as poor a performance record as Baltimore’s. Here’s a glimpse at the back story from the[...]

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MAFB & Minot Public Schools Partner Up

In honor of the Month of the Military Child, a Charter was signed on April 7 by Col. Jason Armagost, 5th Bomb Wing commander, Col. Thomas Rudy, 91st Missile Wing vice commander, and Mark Vollmer, Minot Public Schools superintendent, that established a[...]

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Investigators Release records of fiery Casselton derailment

The final report from federal investigators into the 2013 Casselton/BNSF train derailment has been released. Get the details on the report from AP writer Josh Funk as published on Bakken.com. [...]Read More... from Investigators Release records of fiery Casselton derailment