Section: Business & Economy

Three Affiliated Tribes Facing Paperwork Reprimand Over Unpermitted Demolition in Las Vegas

by: MinotVoice  |  

In a classic case of demolition-before-details, the Three Affiliated Tribes found themselves in a bind after tearing down the White Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. The twist? They forgot about permits. This $10 million property was leveled without Clark County’s approval, prompting an official notice to either get paperwork straight or face legal consequences by

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ND Dept. of Commerce Releases ND Development Fund Investments

by: MinotVoice  |  

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that 10 companies were approved for a total of $6,628,000 in loan funds through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) recently. “The NDDF is dedicated to fostering growth by supporting projects that not only create jobs but also strengthen North Dakota’s economy and promote long-term sustainability,” said

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Collateral Damage from Epic Collapse Collects Minot Country Club and NDSF Foundation

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by: MinotVoice  |  

It’s been a little more than half a year since the epic collapse of the Epic companies hit the news. The fallout continues. Minot journalist Rob Port, who writes for Inforum.com, has the story — or what he can make of it — on how the North Dakota State Fair Foundation and the Minot Country

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Blocked: Natural Gas Pipelines for New North Dakota Industry

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink. In North Dakota, in 2024, of all things we don’t have access to — it’s natural gas. In the heart of where it’s extracted, we can’t get it out of the pipelines, and that’s proving to be a real bummer for those with new industrial ideas

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Influencers Suing Influencers for Stealing Personas

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Twenty years ago, our headline on this article wouldn’t even make sense. To many, it still won’t today. But in the world of online influence, following too closely could become a problem. We rarely publish “speculative” or “could happen” news, but this is an interesting case that could reshape ideas of copyright and intellectual property.

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Digging in to Charitable Gaming in North Dakota

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by: MinotVoice  |  

In 2017, North Dakota legalized E-tab machines (the polite way of saying “Slot Machine”) as part of the state’s broader charitable gaming policies. The rise in revenue has been meteoric; we’re just starting to observe the full consequences. Kyara Brown with KX News takes a deeper look at the industry, breaks down how the revenue

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It’s Time to Crack Down on the Meat Market Monopoly

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By: Dave Dickey, Investigate Midwest |

Big Beef has a history of breaking the law if it means making more money for its shareholders and company executives. When just four companies — National Beef Packing Company, Cargill, JBS, and Tyson — collectively control 80% of the U.S.beef market, it’s relatively easy to collude and manipulate prices. And should Big Beef get

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How Much Extra Will We Pay to Buy Local?

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

There’s no shortage of ‘buy local’ campaigns across the country, and for good reason. The idea is simple, If we spend more of our dollars with local businesses, those same dollars will recirculate in our communities and have a larger impact. The alternative is spending at a place like Walmart where the dollars are exported

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Could Seaweed from Hawaii Slow Down Cows’ Methane Farts?

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

So, here’s the deal. North Dakota has a lot of cows, and they’re important for our economy and food security. But cows also produce a lot of methane, and methane contributes mightily to global warming. If you’re not following fully yet, there’s a conflict on the horizon and it’s the cattle industry versus the environmental

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We Did No Harm, And Look What Happened!

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Sometimes, all we have to do to create something, is not destroy something. It’s not a complicated idea, but it is – apparently –  not a commonly understood one, either. It’s also one we need to be reminded of from time to time. This is one of those times. There’s a story from three years

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2024 Auto Insurance Comparison

by: MinotVoice  |  

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Insurance Department today released the results of its annual cost comparison survey of auto insurance companies in North Dakota, which illustrates the various factors and rates drivers pay for coverage. Participating insurance companies were asked to provide quotes based on 12 scenarios with varying factors, including age, family size,

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The Invisible Crisis Threatening America’s Food Superpower Status

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Water, water, everywhere underground for all the crops to drink. But it’s staring to run out. And when it does, so will our food security. The video from the Wall Street Journal has the full story.

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North Dakota Among States With the Lowest Housing Inventory

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by: MinotVoice  |  

There were 1,676 active real estate listings in North Dakota last month. That puts us on the list of the five states with the lowest amount of active listed units. The other states with the lowest inventory include New Hampshire, Alaska, Vermont, and Rhode island. This data was brought together by Quartz, and shares the

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These cities are offering free child care to parents and business property tax breaks

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by: MinotVoice  |  

In Anchorage, Alaska, a sales tax on recreational marijuana is paying for child care and freeing up parents to enter the workforce. It’s just one example from around the country where the challenge of child care is an increasing detriment to workforce and economic development. In many cities, municipalities are getting directly involved with providing

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The Death of the Mall is a Myth

by: MinotVoice  |  

It’s hard not to walk through Dakota Square these days and wonder what the future holds. Many spaces are vacant; depending on when you’re there, many stores are closed and keeping irregular hours. But Minot is not alone or an outlier in this trend. But according to Kevin McCrain, CEO of a company that owns

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A Place Where Local Food Meets an Engaging Atmosphere

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The importance of farmers markets and community engagement is something we’re all familiar with here in Minot. It’s always inspiring to hear of successful ventures in this sphere, like the one in Humble, Texas. In 2015, Jonathan and Andrea Haskin opened Fall Creek Farmers Market, turning it into a vibrant hub of diverse vendors and

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