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Sheriff’s Department Making Changes

According to a state official, changes imposed by the State Department of Corrections are well underway at the Ward County Jail. [...]Read More... from Sheriff’s Department Making Changes

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Rural Input on CDBG Fund Effort

Public participation in the National Disaster Resilience Competition will play a role in the amount of funding awarded so area leaders are reaching out in a public forum in Velva to gather ideas and feedback. [...]Read More... from Rural Input on CDBG[...]

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Garrison Has New Walking Trail in the Works

The City of Garrison has support from The Chamber of Commerce and the Parks and Rec. Department for adding a walking and biking trail in the City’s Wilderness Park. Full story from BHG News. [...]Read More... from Garrison Has New Walking Trail in[...]

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State of the Union Speech: All of It

Delivered by President Barack Obama, January 20, 2015 Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: We are fifteen years into this new century.  Fifteen years that dawned with terror touching our shores; that unfolded with a new generation[...]

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2015 Norsk Hostfest Lineup Announced

The 2015 Norsk Hostfest entertainment has been released. The Septemeber 29th opening act is Abracadabra, an ABBA tribute group, that will be performing with the Minot Symphony Orchestra. Other headline entertainers include: Jeff Foxworthy, Marty Stuart with special guest Connie Smith, Celtic Thunder,[...]

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First Income Tax Bill in Committee

There are a number of income tax related bills that are being discussed in the session. Get a good overview of the different proposals from Mike Nowatzki writing for the Dickinson Press. [...]Read More... from First Income Tax Bill in Committee

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Grand Forks Council Approves Public Art Plan

The fact that it exists at all makes it news, but the City of Grand Forks is stepping up and funding the project with $30,000. [...]Read More... from Grand Forks Council Approves Public Art Plan

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Proposed: Only Property Owners Vote in School Bond Elections

The bill is on the table and would likely complicate the election process, but if passed it would allow only property owners to vote in school bond elections. Get the full details and commentary from Say Anything Blog.com [...]Read More... from Proposed:[...]

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Lawmakers and Concealed Weapons?

Yesterday, In committee, Legislator’s heard testimony from a highway patrol lieutenant and others who had concerns about a proposed legislation that would allow lawmakers carry concealed weapons in state buildings.     [...]Read More... from Lawmakers and Concealed Weapons?

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Updates: Yellowstone Oil Spill

A couple stories from KMOT News on the situation along the yellow stone river. Check them out in the links below. [...]Read More... from Updates: Yellowstone Oil Spill

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Minnesota signs onto Accord to Protect Lake Winnipeg

The State of Minnesota has formally joined a group that is working towards improving the water quality in Lake Winnipeg. It’s an issue for Minot and North Dakota also as the Souris River also ends up in North of the border. [...]Read More...[...]

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Confidential Counselor Opens Doors at UND

The position is a week old and has yet to see students, but the hope is that it will make easier to ask for help in the event of a sexual assault.         [...]Read More... from Confidential Counselor Opens[...]

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Tougher Penalties for Shyster Contractors?

The bill is in the hands of the Legislators, but it’s the Attorney General who’s asking for the changes. The hope, give the law sharper teeth when it comes to prosecuting  contractors who choose to operate on the shady side of the[...]