Eagan, Minnesota, just snagged a spot in the record books, making chilly history with the world’s largest ice maze. At a sprawling 18,148.88 square feet, this frosty labyrinth now eclipses the previous record-holder in Buffalo, New York. Crafted at TCO Stadium, this[...]
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The little shops that make us a town
In Watford City, North Dakota, a bittersweet farewell is unfolding as Meyer’s Department Store, a cornerstone of the community’s Main Street, prepares to close its doors this month. For over 12 years, the store was managed by a local mom who transitioned[...]
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In places like Sioux Falls, Fargo and Moorhead, downtown is the city’s heartbeat, Why Not Minot, too?
Downtowns are the heartbeats of our cities, and in places like Fargo, Moorhead, and Sioux Falls, they’re showing what thoughtful development can achieve. Each city is reshaping its core, blending business, art, and community spaces to create vibrant, walkable environments. In Fargo,[...]
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Phoenix Has a $60M Plan for Trees and Shade
As the sun in Phoenix blazes with relentless intensity, the city is stepping up with an ambitious $60 million plan to give its residents a much-needed break: more shade. Responding to rising temperatures and a desert landscape that makes such relief a[...]
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In Verse: We Are Not The Means Of Grace
Bruce Cockburn–“Mystery” I will sing my prayers and songs, learn to bake and eat the shepherd’s humble pie something happens every day at dusk from October through the winter monthsa great rose blossoms, tints the sky until the deeper darkfor years and[...]
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Reaping the benefits of nature: A mountain to climb for cities
Urban nature is no longer just about beautification; it’s a lifeline for our rapidly growing cities. From clean air and flood control to mental well-being, the benefits of green spaces are clear. Yet, despite ambitious goals like those set in Montreal’s 2022[...]
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In Fargo, Neighbors and city clash with NDSU athletes over housing complaint
In Fargo’s quiet neighborhoods, a college football player’s family is locked in a struggle over housing regulations. They’ve invested in a home for their son, Kelton, and four teammates near NDSU, believing they’ve created the perfect setup. But city ordinances say only[...]
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Nebraska’s cities are engines for its growth (it’s the same in North Dakota, too)
NORFOLK, Nebraska — New Census estimates have Nebraska’s population topping 2 million for the first time. It’s a safe bet that recent population growth is primarily happening in our state’s major cities, which act as engines propelling new business activity and attracting[...]
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The Chamber Communicator | January 2025
The Team Minot Cookie Drive, the Home for the Holidays program, the work of Chamber committees, they’re all part of the January edition of The Communicator — the MACEDC (Minot Chamber’s) monthly periodical. Check it out below. [...]Read More... from The Chamber[...]
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Can US Cities Tame Drivers’ Outrage Over Roundabouts?
In Ashland, Kentucky, the buzz around roundabouts has been anything but smooth. City commissioner Joshua Blanton’s mayoral run hit a bump as his advocacy for these traffic circles stirred up community resistance. Many locals blamed the roundabout construction for traffic headaches and[...]
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State Historical Society of North Dakota wins national award for addressing difficult topics
History tells its story through layers, and the State Historical Society of North Dakota just earned high praise for peeling back layers at Whitestone Hill. They won the National Association for Interpretation’s “Difficult Topics” award for transforming this site from a battlefield[...]
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Sweden just turned the humble water tower into art
In Varberg, Sweden, a leaky water system sparked a rethink of their aging infrastructure. Picture this: a town almost tripling its population since the 1960s, relying on an old UFO-like concrete tower that just couldn’t keep up. When the taps ran dry,[...]
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Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue Raises $372k to Keep Mission Alive
Keith Benning never set out to lead an animal rescue mission, but life had different plans. Back in 2014, in the quiet expanse of St. John, North Dakota, Benning’s journey began when he took in two frail dogs. Fast forward to today:[...]
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What does ‘uff da’ even mean?
In the cozy corners of Minnesota and North Dakota, a simple phrase quietly weaves through everyday life: “uff da.” It’s an utterance that feels like home, wrapping itself around moments of surprise or mild disappointment. For many with Scandinavian roots in the[...]
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9 predictions about what 2025 may hold for US cities
In 2025, change is the only constant for city leaders. With the reverberations of Donald Trump’s 2025 presidency potentially reshaping U.S. policies, cities must adapt to shifting climates—both political and environmental. This era of transformation brings everything from AI-driven municipal services to[...]
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It’s time to start removing highways. (And why it matters in Minot)
Highways, the concrete rivers we’ve navigated for decades, are now under a critical eye. In cities across America, there’s a growing buzz about tearing them down—not as a wild notion but as a means to breathe life into urban spaces once split[...]