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City Moving Forward With Buying Abandoned Homes

The City of Minot will be moving aggressively towards purchasing and demolishing flood-abandoned zombie homes. Funds for the process are coming from a recently reappropriated $1.5 million grant. For more details, catch the full story from KMOT News.   [...]Read More... from[...]

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Glendive Residents Advised Not to Drink Municipal Water

Water is being trucked into Glendive following an oil spill into the Yellowstone River. According to other media sources, downstream cities are also making preparations for difficulties related to water contamination. [...]Read More... from Glendive Residents Advised Not to Drink Municipal Water

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Grand Forks Public Library’s Ownership a Mystery

The City of Grand Forks has come across an unusual problem as it works towards shaping the facility’s future. The issue, it seems the building has an ‘unmarketable title’ — the legal term for uncertain ownership. [...]Read More... from Grand Forks Public[...]

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Woman Hits Police Officer When Asked To Leave Hotel

Three people were arrested after being asked to leave a Minot hotel. Multiple charges were filed including simple assault on a police officer. Full details from KMOT News. [...]Read More... from Woman Hits Police Officer When Asked To Leave Hotel

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Legislative Committee Demands Specifics on Radioactive Waste Bill

State Legislator’s say they need a voice in any proposed regulations regarding the disposal low-level radioactive waste (TENORM) produced during well drilling. Public meetings on the issue are coming up starting Wednesday in Bismarck. [...]Read More... from Legislative Committee Demands Specifics on[...]

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Canada: Pembina Valley Park Set to Expand

The park on the Canadian side of one of North Dakota’s most picturesque areas is about to grow by approximately 2,000 acres. If you haven’t been to the Pembina River and surrounding area, here’s another reason to put it on your list.[...]

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Commentary: The Implications of Heitkamp Governor Run…

Circulating in the North Dakota news last week was a story about Senator Heitkamp’s intentions in 2016. Will she run for Governor? Here’s a theoretical look at the outcome of a Heitkamp bid for the State’s highest office and what might change[...]

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City of Minot Gets Grant for Zombie Homes

The City of Minot got a $1.5 million grant from the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency. The goal, help the city deal with approximately 250 derelict zombie homes that remain following the 2011 flood. [...]Read More... from City of Minot Gets Grant[...]

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Surrey School Board Approves Open Enrollment

New high schools in the area will impact enrollment at existing schools, and in Surrey, the school board has voted to allow open enrollment — a move that may help convince current students not to switch schools next fall. [...]Read More... from[...]