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County makes road plans for 2026

Ward County is gearing up for another packed construction season, as County Engineer Dana Larsen outlined a long list of projects in the county’s 2026–27 Transportation Improvement Plan. From roundabout work west of Minot to culvert replacements, bridge upgrades, and long-delayed paving,[...]

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Virtual fences keep cows in and barbed wire out on Wyoming ranches

New technology is quietly reshaping life on the range, and some Wyoming ranchers say it’s solving problems they’ve wrestled with for generations. A growing number are turning to virtual fencing—GPS-guided collars that teach cattle to stay within invisible boundaries—to reduce conflicts with[...]

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‘States must act’: Utah Governor pushes for AI regulations ahead of federal preemption talk

Utah leaders are sharpening their focus on artificial intelligence, and Gov. Spencer Cox is making one point clear: innovation is welcome, but protecting children comes first. At a statewide AI Summit, Cox urged tech executives to expect firm boundaries when digital tools[...]