New technology has revolutionized the way we grow food. And a byproduct of that technology — automated data collection — is starting to create some uncomfortable potential consequences for farmers and others in the industry.
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There is a well-publicized teacher shortage in North Dakota, and it affects the small, rural districts more acutely. Jennifer Johnson writing for the Dickinson press sheds light on the story and the solutions that are being used.
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From here forward, when the State Industrial Commission reduces fines levied for oil and saltwater spills they’ll have to provide a written explanation of terms and conditions imposed on the offending company.
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park rang in at number 5 on the New York Times list of 52 places to see in 2016. The park is just a three-hour drive from Minot into the scenic western part of the state and is worth a trip any time of year.
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It’s shaping up to be a banner year in Medora as attendance at the musical is likely to set a record this summer. The total attendance is expected to reach more than 115,000.
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At a shooting range near Dickinson, bullets are flying a little farther afield than wanted; and it’s happening more often than it should. As a result, the range will be closing. Full story from the Dickinson Press.
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When is the moment when you’re least likely to shop your health care transportation alternatives for the option covered by your insurance? I suspect it may be when the term ‘air ambulance’ enters the conversation. A new North Dakota law aims to fix the problem.
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The City of Dickinson is dealing with a case of counting chickens before they hatch, or rather, spending building permit dollars before the builders build. A budget adjustment is expected in order to deal with the revenue shortfall.
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The former Dickinson Trinity principal charged with arson in relation to the fire that burned the school in March of 2014 has filed a lawsuit against the agencies and detectives that led the investigation. The Dickinson Press has the story.
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It seems our state’s public universities have become bastions of employment for those who have nothing to do with education. If you’re wondering why tuition keeps rising at the same time as state appropriations, here’s your reason.
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A construction site in north Dickinson turned up an unwelcome find. Police are now on the scene investigating the discovery of human remains.
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The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of fame will be inducting six new members this year. Get list of the honorees from the Dickinson Press. The induction ceremony will take place June 20th in Medora.
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The EPA has opened an investigation into a pipeline spill that took place last summer near Bear Den Bay and Mandaree. The spill released ~1,000,000 gallons (~32,000 barrels) of produced water — some of which ended up in Lake Sakakawea.
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U.S. House Resolution 1732 passed 261-155 on Tuesday, it now goes to the Senate. The resolution will slow the adoption process of the controversial Waters of the U.S. rule being proposed by the Corps of Engineers and the E.P.A..
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The storm took place over the weekend and serves as a stark reminder that even though we’re not in tornado alley, we’re still subject to whims of a harsh prairie environment. Learn why it’s important to take cover when the sirens blare with this story.
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The pipeline spill is believed to have released ~220,000 gallons (~7,000 barrels) of produced water into a field. No direct impacts to waterways or water sources have been observed. More from The Dickinson Press.
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