Local School Superintendents Comment on Train & Bus Concerns

In reaction to this week’s tragic collision between a train and a bus in Larimore, Lauran Donovan of the Bismarck Tribune reached out to Berthold and Ray School districts for comment. Catch the story here.

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Winter Construction Continues at Bismarck’s Third High School

Being a contractor in North Dakota means working through some cold winter days. Legacy High School is on schedule to open in time for the 2015-1016 school year.

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Comparing North Dakota and Alaska

North Dakota and Alaska have a lot in common these days. From oil-dependent state budgets to populations… James MacPhereson of the Associated Press calls attention to the similarities.

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Family History: Get it All Down Before it’s Too Late

It’s one of those things that’s easy to put off, but if you do, you could lose it. Clay Jenkinson gives you his personal take on the value of knowing and understanding where we come from, and the challenges that go with learning it.

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Bakken Breakout: The Weekly Breakdown

A refinery proposed in Stanley, booming building in McKenzie County, drunk weary police officers in Tioga, Berthold joins Enderlin in the fight against train waiting, and a more in this article compiled by Steve Andrist for the Bismarck Tribune.

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UAVs Have Expanding Mission on Farms & Ranches

I’ve been sharing most of the articles about the Grand Forks side of the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) story, but this is the first coverage I’ve seen on the industries impact on North Dakota’s bread and butter… agriculture.

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Ice Swimming Club Looking For Crazy People  :D  Health Benefits Abound

Apologies for the editorialized headline, it was impossible to resist. That said, if there’s one activity North Dakota seems perfectly suited to, it’s this. Plus, anecdotally, there’s evidence to suggest there are some real health benefits.

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Game and Fish: No Change in Deer Lottery System

The proposal to allow only one tag per hunter has been abandoned, the 2015 season will operate the same as the 2014 season.

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Three Killed in Highway 85 Accident

Highway 85 between Williston and Watford City struck again Sunday night.  It was less than a week ago that McKenzie County’s Emergency Manager called for a review of the stretch of highway in hopes that changes would save lives. It seems that review can’t come fast enough.

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Outdoor Heritage Fund Still Finding Its Niche, Moves Several Projects Forward

The advisory board that makes recommendations on appropriate projects to the ND Industrial Commission moved forward on 16 proposals, but the board is also hoping lawmakers will provide more clarification towards how the dollars should be spent.

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Highway Safety: Watford City to Alexander

This particular stretch of road has more than it’s share of accidents recently, and the McKenzie County emergency manager has had enough, she’s asking the DOT for a safety review in hopes that changes save lives.

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Country of Origin Labeling Could Result in Tariffs on U.S. Exports

When it all boils down, it’s about you knowing where your food comes from. But, the political fight required to give that information is a significant one, and the impact on food producers shouldn’t be ignored. Get informed from the Bismarck Tribune.

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Biologist at Teddy Roosevelt National Park Hopes to Slow Horse Reproduction

The hope is to slow the growth of the Park’s wild horse herd, but the work is experimental and being tested for the first time.

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Coyote Station Hopes to Be Partially Online by Christmas

The power plant suffered a fire on December 4th, but workers are putting in extra time and specialized contractors have been brought in to get the 427-megawatt generator back working as quickly as possible.

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Industrial Commission Approves Stricter Oil Shipping Standards

The new regulations are designed to reduce the volatility of Bakken crude. The new rules take effect April 1st. Get the details on the new restrictions in this informative article.

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Mandan Considers Sales Tax to Pay For Community Facilities

Specifically, the money would be used for construction of a double-sheet ice arena and gymnastics facility. The Park Board approved the measure, the City Commission needs to also in order to put it on the June 9 ballot.

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