Global talks are underway in Geneva to hammer out a treaty to end plastic pollution, and the U.S. is at the table — but not on board with every idea. While backing measures to improve waste management, recycling, and product design, the[...]
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Chevron’s 2025 Strategic Reinvention: A Blueprint for Energy Sector Dominance in a Low …
Chevron’s $53 billion acquisition of Hess this summer isn’t just Wall Street news — it hits close to home in Minot. By adding Hess’s Bakken holdings to its portfolio, Chevron has planted deeper roots in western North Dakota, tying local jobs, drilling[...]
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After a PhD, her home bakery provides flexibility and independence
When Elizabeth Sund moved to North Dakota with a PhD in philosophy, her career plans took an unexpected turn. The lone philosopher position in Minot was already filled, so she shifted gears and found work helping international students. But after a couple[...]
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Meet the States Fighting Private Equity’s Health Care Destruction
What happens when private equity buys your local hospital? In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, it meant broken promises, shuttered trauma centers, and thousands of lost jobs. This story, told through the collapse of Crozer Health, isn’t an outlier—it’s part of a troubling national[...]
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Amazon is building a shadow postal service in rural America
Amazon and Walmart are racing to rural America—and it’s not just about convenience. With $4 billion committed to expanding its “last mile” network, Amazon plans to reach thousands of new towns with faster deliveries and create 100,000 local jobs. But this isn’t[...]
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The Communicator for August 2025
This month’s Communicator brings together the spirit of service, celebration, and community pride. From Minot’s recognition as a 2025 Great American Defense Community to the energy of the North Dakota State Fair, there’s no shortage of moments to be proud of. Inside,[...]
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Rural grocery store pilot project aims to prevent food deserts in North Dakota
A pilot program aims to help sustain rural North Dakota grocery stores by developing a joint distribution network and keeping more locally produced food in the state, organizers announced Monday. The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives is leading the project[...]
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Trump, the BLS, and Our Age of Choose-Your-Own-Reality Governance
When a government fires its own statistician for delivering bad news, it’s not just a personnel change—it’s a warning shot at reality itself. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is supposed to be the scoreboard, not a cheerleader. But with Donald Trump ousting[...]
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Magic City Discovery Center welcomes new Executive Director
A spark of curiosity can change everything—and Matt Farnsworth knows it. Now settling into his new role as executive director of the Magic City Discovery Center, Farnsworth brings a mix of creative energy and business savvy to one of Minot’s most imaginative[...]
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Minot Child Care Business Among Six Projects Backed by $2.16M in State Development Loans
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that six companies were approved for a total of $2.16 million in loan funds through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) during the second quarter of 2025. “These investments reflect our commitment to[...]
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The Fed held interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump
The Fed held interest rates steady this week, resisting political pressure and signaling a wait-and-see approach as economic growth slows and inflation lingers. While Fed Chair Jerome Powell described the economy as “solid,” cracks are showing—consumer spending is down, credit delinquencies are[...]
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Railroad merger aims for U.S. first
Two giants of American rail want to join tracks. Union Pacific has proposed an $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern, aiming to create the country’s first coast-to-coast railroad. Supporters say it would streamline shipping, cut costs, and speed up deliveries. Critics worry[...]
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North Dakota Mill Reports Profit Increase
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Mill today reported record profits of over $26.6 million for fiscal year 2025, an increase of 28% from the previous year’s record of over $20.7 million. “The dedicated team at the North Dakota Mill delivered another[...]
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Already facing construction, Minot Central Avenue businesses navigating wet conditions from rains
Running a small business is hard enough — now add road closures, detours, and standing rainwater. That’s the reality for shops like Flower Central along Minot’s Central Avenue, where flood project construction has collided with an uncooperative weather forecast. Owner Niki Brose[...]
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Bread’s Big Break
With so much breaking news this summer, not to mention family travel and fun time, chances are you missed it. Sliced Bread Day has come and gone. It probably wasn’t on your calendar. That’s because it’s only observed every July 7 in[...]
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North Dakota State Fair sets attendance record in 2025
Despite a few weather hiccups, the North Dakota State Fair just had its biggest year ever. More than 356,000 people turned out in 2025, edging past the previous record set in 2023. From Jelly Roll’s sold-out show to the debut of the[...]