The ND Dept. of Agriculture estimates they take $1,000,000 worth livestock every year, and biologists say they are a resilient species… unaffected by man’s encroachment. The good news, there are hunters who want to help solve the problem. [...]Read More... from Coyote Population[...]
Scheels Gives Big to Local Causes
A $100,000 check to the Souris Valley United Way and another $100,000 pieced out to other smaller local causes made it a fun day to be a Scheels employee and an important day for several area non-profits. [...]Read More... from Scheels Gives Big[...]
Senator Hoeven on Cuba Decision
Opening up a trade market is a good thing, but we can’t ignore Cuba’s human rights record… so says Senator Hoeven. See the interview on KX News here. [...]Read More... from Senator Hoeven on Cuba Decision
Outdoor Heritage Fund Still Finding Its Niche, Moves Several Projects Forward
The advisory board that makes recommendations on appropriate projects to the ND Industrial Commission moved forward on 16 proposals, but the board is also hoping lawmakers will provide more clarification towards how the dollars should be spent. [...]Read More... from Outdoor Heritage[...]
87 Turbine Wind Farm Near Beulah Approved
The Public Service Commission voted unanimously to grant the permit and allow the project to move forward. The developer is Antelope Hills Wind Project LLC of Santa Barbara, CA. [...]Read More... from 87 Turbine Wind Farm Near Beulah Approved
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Do You Know Rob Port? You Should…
He writes at the SayAnythingBlog.com, and he’s playing the valuable role of a political watchdog… making sure those people who we entrust with leadership positions don’t get too full of themselves. Check out this feature from the High Plains Reader. [...]Read More...[...]
Fight Hospital Infections with Copper Bed Rails?
There are a few more reports that will soon be published, but early evidence suggests copper bed rails in hospital rooms has a significant effect on reducing hospital born infections. And though they cost more, the payback period is pretty quick. [...]Read[...]
WATCH: 3D Printing Lets Disabled Dog Run for the First Time
Seeing is believing, and this is a great example of the changes technology will have on our lives. [...]Read More... from WATCH: 3D Printing Lets Disabled Dog Run for the First Time
Learn: Why is it Harder to Drive Backwards?
When you can get a beautifully simple physics lesson wrapped in an entertaining, short video that explains a phenomenon we’ve all encountered… we’ll always share it here. [...]Read More... from Learn: Why is it Harder to Drive Backwards?
Bishop Ryan Embraces the Spirit of the Season
Students at Bishop Ryan High have figured out what this Christmas thing is all about and both students and staffed teamed up and competed to raise money for the Minot Area Homeless Coalition. [...]Read More... from Bishop Ryan Embraces the Spirit of[...]
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Manitoba Officials on Alert for Spring Flooding
Manitoba officials are keeping a close eye on flow rates of the Assiniboine, Qu’Appelle, and Souris rivers this fall, and all are currently running above historic averages. It’s too early for a detailed forecast, but water officials are warning municipal officials to[...]
New York on its Way to Completely Banning Fracking
The state of New York is taking a slightly different attitude towards fracking then we are here in North Dakota. Starting next year, Governor Cuomo’s administration will move to completely ban fracking within the state of New York. [...]Read More... from New[...]
Drug Dealers Nabbed in Williams County
Law enforcement officials arrested a man and a women in connection with ongoing drug trafficking following an attempted escape. The couple will now face the legal system after being charged with multiple felonies. [...]Read More... from Drug Dealers Nabbed in Williams County
Star Trek’s Universal Translator is Now a Real Thing
It’s technology coming from Microsoft and being introduced through Skype. If you follow the link below, you’ll see two videos that show it in action. [...]Read More... from Star Trek’s Universal Translator is Now a Real Thing
Ughh… NASA Builds $350 Million Test Tower, Then Locks Doors
The tower was designed to test a rocket engine in a facility that mimicked the vacuum of space. The only problem, the rocket program it was designed for was canceled in 2010. [...]Read More... from Ughh… NASA Builds $350 Million Test Tower,[...]
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Viewing The World Through a Good-Data Filter
The value of good data shall not be underestimated, but equally important is having the tools to make sense of it. This presentation by a Swedish statistician will alter your preconceptions about the world we live in, and leave you with a[...]