Lithium-ion is the standard battery of the day, but they’re far from ideal. Graphene-based batteries are cheaper, lighter, charge faster, and safer, and researchers in Australia believe they can produce a battery-free car within five years. [...]Read More... from Electric Cars Without Batteries?
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Team Minot Dominates Global Strike Command Competition
Great story for MAFB and the 91st Missile Wing. It has been a tough couple years for this mission dealing with leadership and moral issues, but clearly things are turning around. Congratulations! Read more here: http://www.minot.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123431132 [...]Read More... from Team Minot Dominates Global[...]
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Industrial Conservation Leads to Lowest Water Use Nationally in 45 Years
This article is about national per capita usage and all signs point towards an attitude shift that treats water as a scarce and valuable resource. The biggest contributor to the decline came from high volume industrial users. [...]Read More... from Industrial Conservation[...]
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Accessory Housing Units Get Approval From Minneapolis Planning Commision
It’s a newer (or perhaps older) housing concept that’s gaining favor in many urban areas around the country. Considering Minot’s housing issues, it’s worth knowing about. [...]Read More... from Accessory Housing Units Get Approval From Minneapolis Planning Commision
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Genetically Engineered Potato Approved by USDA
Branded as the ‘Innate’ , the potato fries a little cleaner (less carcinogens released) and is more resistant to bruising. [...]Read More... from Genetically Engineered Potato Approved by USDA
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Fishing Prospects Looking Good
— ND Game & Fish Official News Release — North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel have wrapped up surveys and sampling efforts for the open water season, and results point toward good conditions on the state’s big waters. “Fishing in[...]
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Bakken Trucks Are Often Hauling Heavy
This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but it is a good piece on one of the less reported challenges we face in the Bakken. The article calls out incentives to misbehave and difficulties with enforcement. [...]Read More... from Bakken Trucks[...]
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UND Nickname and Logo Task Force to Hold Meeting in Minot
The purpose will be to gather community input on the process of choosing a new nickname for the school. Minot’s meeting will take place 7 p.m. Monday, November 17, Minot State Admin Building, Room 364. [...]Read More... from UND Nickname and Logo[...]
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Fargo Moves Towards New Leadership with Police Force
City of Fargo police will have an interim police chief following the dismissal of Keith Ternes. Police force morale and criticism of the departments handling of internal discipline are cited as reasons for dismissal. [...]Read More... from Fargo Moves Towards New Leadership with[...]
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Dickinson Adding and Improving Outdoor Recreation Options
Dickinson is working to revive and rebuild the 17 mile Crooked Crane Trail system around Patterson Lake. [...]Read More... from Dickinson Adding and Improving Outdoor Recreation Options
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In Denton TX, Political Fight Over Fracking Ban Gets Ugly
If we’re paying attention in North Dakota, there’s a lot that can be learned here. From the story, “…the campaign started with one ‘bad actor that was not being a good corporate neighbor’ and mushroomed.” [...]Read More... from In Denton TX, Political[...]
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Keeping an Eye on Traffic
Bonnie Campo talks with Jim Redding of the North Dakota Department of Transportation on the increase of traffic in the state and how we’re dealing with it. [...]Read More... from Keeping an Eye on Traffic
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Rice Lake Owners Get Letter of Support From County
The Rice Lake owners association needs approximately $3.5 million for infrastructure improvements to combat the rising water. Ward County will be advocating on behalf of the homeowners association. [...]Read More... from Rice Lake Owners Get Letter of Support From County
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Garrison School Bond Vote Fails Narrowly
The $5.9 million bond issue failed by seven votes. [...]Read More... from Garrison School Bond Vote Fails Narrowly
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New High School in Williston
Williston’s growth means western North Dakota will have a new high school. Completion is anticipated in time for the 2016-2017 school year. The class of 2017 will be the schools first. [...]Read More... from New High School in Williston
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Water Markets as a Solution for Drought Stricken West?
Water, water, water, it makes the world go round. We’re rich in it now, but not very far away the affects of shortages and drought are drastically felt. Solutions are needed. [...]Read More... from Water Markets as a Solution for Drought Stricken[...]