Mike Rowe has a way of unwrapping complex issues and putting them into everyday terms. His response to a letter about the minium wage is a great example. Consider it a must read. [...]Read More... from Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs Fame[...]
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Minot Park Board Clears Procedural Hurdles, Puts District on Path to New Funding Method, MARC Construction
The Minot Park Board held a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to complete procedural steps needed to move forward with building the Minot Aquatics & Recreation Center and funding the Park District through a 1 cent sales tax as opposed to a property[...]
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Resolution Would Require Lawmakers to Live in District
Yes, you read that headline correctly. We do not, at present, require our state legislators to remain residents of the districts in which they were elected in order to serve, but lawmakers are looking to close that loophole. [...]Read More... from Resolution[...]
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As Oil Flood Ebbs, N.D. Again Faces Austerity
In his weekly column for the Grand Forks Herald, Minot’s Rob Port of Say Anything Blog comments on the newly unfamiliar requirement of being a North Dakota legislator — having to make hard decisions and occasionally say no. [...]Read More... from As[...]
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Former Captain at MAFB Ran “Violent Street Gang”
A former Minot Air Force Base Captain has been convicted in military of court of leading a violent street gang that dealt in prostitution and drugs. Full story from KX News. [...]Read More... from Former Captain at MAFB Ran “Violent Street Gang”
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Minot PD Joins in National Day of Johns
The Minot Police Department nabbed 13 yesterday in the National Day of Johns, a nationwide sting set-up to take down sex traffickers and those fueling the business. [...]Read More... from Minot PD Joins in National Day of Johns
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Seven Applicants for Open Higher Ed Board Position
The state has seven applicants for the open seat on the Board of Higher Education. Whoever is chosen will serve the remainder of Kirsten Diederich’s term. [...]Read More... from Seven Applicants for Open Higher Ed Board Position
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Minot Park District Moves Forward on the ‘MARC’, Proposes New Funding Method for District
The Minot Park District and Park Board held a public forum at the Municipal Auditorium this afternoon to present and discuss recommendations on a possible Minot rec center. The proposed facility is the result of months of work by IBIS Enterprises, the[...]
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Commentary on Keeping Schools Safe
A few bills on school safety are working through the legislature. One bill would provide funding for school resource officers, another would allow for specially permitted concealed weapons. For more details and some valuable commentary check out Rob Port’s thoughts at Say[...]
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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking
Congressman Cramer issued a news release on House of Representative action against human trafficking. In total, twelve bills were passed which address the issue in whole and reach into areas such as law enforcement, victim support, foster care, awareness training, and welfare. The[...]
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Explosives Found at RV Park Near Watford City
McKenzie County Sherriff Deputies responded to a report of an individual carrying guns at Watford City RV park and after searching the suspect’s property, they discovered two improvised explosive devices. [...]Read More... from Explosives Found at RV Park Near Watford City
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Lynn Helms Briefs Industrial Commission on Oil Field Related Bills
Department of Mineral Resource Director Lynn Helms briefed the Industrial Commission on bills active in the legislature that may impact management and regulation of oil and gas operations in the state. [...]Read More... from Lynn Helms Briefs Industrial Commission on Oil Field[...]
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Minnesota Considers Plan to Forgive Student Loans of Rural Health Practicioners
The Minnesota legislature is looking at forgiving or reducing student debt to newly trained health professionals who are willing to practice in rural areas. [...]Read More... from Minnesota Considers Plan to Forgive Student Loans of Rural Health Practicioners
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ND Highways: 2014 in Review
— Official News Release, ND Highway Patrol — Last year proved to be another busy year on North Dakota roadways. Troopers made 1,677 DUI arrests and 1,049 drug-related arrests. Lack of seat belt use continued to contribute to injuries and deaths. Fifty-five[...]
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School Resource Officer Pilot Program Floated
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide funding for school resource officers in rural districts. In Committee, testimony on the bill by education officials was favorable. [...]Read More... from School Resource Officer Pilot Program Floated
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Yellowstone Spill Estimate Lowered to 30,000 Gallons
Less oil went into the river than originally believed, that’s the good news. The bad news — very little of the oil that was spilled has been recovered. [...]Read More... from Yellowstone Spill Estimate Lowered to 30,000 Gallons