An unfortunate collision of favorable conditions led to an early algae bloom including one toxic variety known as ‘blue algae’ on some Minnesota Lakes. The incident took place on Red Rock Lake but should be a warning to all lake goers on[...]
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Argument Settled: Hockey Pucks are the Toughest
The argument over the toughest athlete will have to continue, but as to which sport has the toughest thing-that-you-play-with — it’s clearly hockey. But don’t take my word for it, check out the video below of a red-hot ball of nickel being[...]
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Almost Watch: New Video Warns of Fentanyl Danger
UND produced an excellent video on the dangers of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a new and very dangerous drug; it is responsible for several fatalities in North Dakota in the recent past. Watch this video right now by following this link. Commentary:[...]
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Minot Swimmer Sets New Goals
Dagny Knutson is a Minot kid who made waves a few years ago as a nationally competitive swimmer with sights on the Olympics. But challenges out of the pool forced her onto a different path, and it’s one she’s happy to now[...]
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Bismarck: Historic Cathedral District Home Owners Work to Tighten Building Guidlines
Home owners in Bismarck’s Historic Cathedral District are organizing in an effort to protect the architectural identity of the neighborhood. [...]Read More... from Bismarck: Historic Cathedral District Home Owners Work to Tighten Building Guidlines
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The World’s Longest (and Scariest) Glass Pedestrian Bridge
It’s a big world outside of Minot’s borders, and a few places even have long, scary, glass bridges you can walk on. Here’s one of them. Yes, it’s in China. Yes, there are lots of pictures with this article. No, I[...]
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AG’s Opinion Says North Dakota has Discretion on Abandoned Wells
Like it or not, derelict oil wells are going to be a part of our future burden, so this opinion by the Attorney General is an important one. His finding clarifies some cases for when the state can step in and[...]
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Minnesota has Lost 8.2 million Birds to Flu
The bird flu epidemic has hit Minnesota particularly hard — to the tune of 8.2 million birds affecting 98 commercial operations. Flocks in North and South Dakota have also been affected, but officials are hoping warmer weather will offer a reprieve.[...]
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Mighty Missouri Kayaks are Ready to Paddle
A Bismarck company is working to make the Missouri River more accessible by paddle power. The trip from the Garrison Dam tailrace to Washburn or Bismarck is a great adventure, and here’s the story on a Bismarck company that can help make[...]
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Deer Hunting: Gun Application Due Wednesday
— Official News Release, ND Game & Fish — North Dakota deer hunters are reminded the deadline for submitting applications for the 2015 gun season is June 3. Hunters are encouraged to apply online at the State Game and Fish Department website,[...]
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More Money, Fewer Grasslands: Corn Ethanol’s Impact on Rural America
If you want evidence of how government policy and economic incentives affect behavior, you often need to look big picture and over many years. But in the case of ethanol and corn incentives, you only need to look as far as the former[...]
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Preparing for Disaster During Severe Storm Season
There isn’t a season where we can really not worry about the weather in North Dakota, but different times of the year bring different concerns. The summer season of severe storms is upon us, and a refresher on what you need[...]
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Ag Businesses Have Plenty of Job Openings
The business of feeding people continues to grow. As a result, those who pursue a degree in the agricultural sciences are finding an encouraging job market. Get the full story from the Bismarck Tribune. [...]Read More... from Ag Businesses Have Plenty[...]
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$265,000 Project Bearing Completion at Icelandic State Park near Cavalier
Icelandic State Park is one of North Dakota’s unknown gems — at least for those in the western part of the state — and the visitor’s center is set to unveil an expansion that features new exhibits. [...]Read More... from $265,000[...]
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N.D. Game and Fish Prepares for Paperless Licensing
The days of carrying a paper hunting or fishing license around with you will soon be over, and this is the last year licenses will be sold out of a store without creating a digital record. [...]Read More... from N.D. Game and[...]
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Fargo TV Anchor Shares Personal Story of Domestic Abuse
A Fargo television anchor is opening up about her experience in an abusive relationship with the hopes drawing awareness to the issue and empowering other people in abusive relationships to get help. [...]Read More... from Fargo TV Anchor Shares Personal Story[...]