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Commentary: How Are Mineral Interests Lost?

The separation of mineral rights from surface owners can be a confusing concept, and there are a lot of laws that can tangle things further. Get the legal rundown on the rights of mineral owners and surface owners in this informative piece[...]

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Feds to Create a 1,500-mile “Butterfly Corridor”

The goal is to help monarch butterflies make their annual migration from Minnesota to Mexico. Monarch numbers have been falling due to loss of habitat — particularly milkweed. Get the full story on the plan from Quartz. [...]Read More... from Feds to[...]

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Using Fire for Prairie Management

When it comes to controlling invasive species, prescribed burns are a tool often used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. But the practice is not without some controversy. Get some local perspectives on the issue from the Crosby Journal. [...]Read More...[...]

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Canada: Busy Border Leads to Busts

If you’ve been convicted of a felony or are carrying an AR-15, maybe you should reconsider international travel. And if you want a recap of what Canadians have been finding at the border, check out this article. [...]Read More... from Canada: Busy[...]

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Bismarck Food Co-op Announces Location

The Bismarck-Mandan community will have a new grocery option soon. The Bisman Community Food Co-op has found a location for their store and will soon be providing an alternative grocery option that specializes in organic and locally sourced food. [...]Read More... from Bismarck[...]

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How Farmers Can Use Data to Push Back Against Big Ag

The company is called Farmers Business Network, and Google’s investment arm is a believer in their mission. What they do — aggregate data from millions of acres of agricultural land so small farmers can benefit from big data. [...]Read More... from How[...]

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Feds Propose Multi-Pronged Plan to Bolster Decline in Bees

Reports last week that 2014 was a particularly bad year for honey bees have federal officials calling all hands and activating resources in an attempt to reverse the trend.       [...]Read More... from Feds Propose Multi-Pronged Plan to Bolster Decline[...]

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Young farmer follows in footsteps of generations past

There are fewer and fewer of the next generation taking over the family farm, but here’s one example where it’s working out. The story outlines the challenges of being a young farmer in a rural setting and outlines some trends in agriculture[...]

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Discover: Popular Baby Names by Year and State

Having a kid soon? Want to know what the most popular baby names are by state and year going back to 1960? Now you can, follow the link below for direct access to the most popular names by year as provided by[...]

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Oil Spill: Paddlefish Test Clean

Muscle tissue and eggs from 30 paddlefish snagged this spring have come back clear of any lingering effects from an oil spill in the Yellowstone River in Montana last January. State Game and Fish Department fisheries chief Greg Power said Game and[...]

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Personal Growth: The Two Mindsets That Shape Our Lives

If you're willing to embrace the idea that intellect and personality can be developed, you'll likely achieve more and lead happier lives. Get the details on a life of scientific research that has led to conclusions on leading a better life. [...]Read[...]

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Golf’s on the Rocks, Player Numbers Stagnating

This article comes from Canada, but on this side of the border the story is the same. New players are not joining the game as quickly as people are leaving the game, and total rounds are decreasing. [...]Read More... from Golf’s on[...]

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Souris River Longbeards Host Annual Fishing Tournament

Yesterday on Lake Darling, you would have found 50 two-man teams competing for fish — more so than they usually do. The annual Souris River Basin Longbeards held their annual tournament yesterday. Get the recap and results from KMOT. [...]Read More... from[...]