News Source: Prairie Public News

House Appropriations Subcommittee Says ‘Do Pass’ on Tuition Freeze for ND Universities

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A House Appropriations subcommittee is supporting a bill that would deliver a tuition freeze at North Dakota’s colleges and universities for the next two years. The bill would cost taxpayers approximately $47 million but would keep North Dakota competitive with neighboring states who have or are considering similar measures. Get the full story from Prairie

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Temperature Check: North Dakota Health Trends

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Every few years, the North Dakota Center for Social Research at NDSU studies the factors that contribute to our overall health. They look at things like race, place, education, and income to see how they correlate to our health and put them all together in a final report. It’s kind of like a regular check-up

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Prairie Sky Breads Celebrating Three Years

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Starting a restaurant on the eve of what turned into the global pandemic wasn’t part of the plan, but for the team at Prairie Sky Breads adapting on the fly isn’t a problem. The business that made jalapeno cheddar bread famous in  downtown Minot is celebrating their three year anniversary this week. Get the full

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The story of creating North Dakota’s first National Park

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Prairie Public’s Dakota Datebook has the story on the creation of North Dakota’s first national park. And here’s a hint — it’s not the one you think it is. Follow the link at the bottom for the full story, but here’s a teaser. “Conservation and rural life policies are really two sides to the same

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ND getting an updated election system

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

North Dakota’s nearly 20-year old election system will be getting an upgrade. In the recently close legislative session, lawmakers appropriated $12 million to upgrade to new equipment. Dave Thompson with Prairie Public News has the full story that probably won’t change much for most voters — the paper ballots will remain.

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UND President Mark Kennedy named new president of University of Colorado

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Friday, Mark Kennedy was named President of the University of Colorado. The soon-to-former President of UND had a rocky confirmation process for the Colorado job but was ultimately awarded the position on a 5-4 vote. Get the full story from Prairie Public News. The search for Kennedy’s replacement will begin immediately.

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ND launching a state-wide network for UAS

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

One outcome of the legislative session was funding for a statewide network that would allow drones to operate beyond line of site. And while a recent federal initiative opened similar doors in the Eastern part of the state, Todd McDonald with Prairie Public has details on the state initiative.

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Burgum: TR Library could bring more improvements to the TR Park

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Dave Thompson with Prairie Public Radio has the story on Governor Burgum’s work to further leverage the state’s investment in the TR Library into additional investment and improvements by the National Park Service.

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Minot-rooted Egyptologist Mark Lehner making news across North Dakota

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Minot native and world renown Egyptologist Mark Lehner is in North Dakota this week. He’ll be joining the conversation on #GoodTalk Minot Wednesday at 1:00pm and speaking on Thursday evening at MSU. But if you’re curious about a primer, Mr. Lehner gave Prairie Public an interview last week that plots his path from Minot to

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Fargo flood protection funding hanging over legislature

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The project costs have ballooned to more than $2.5 billion and the locals want a commitment of $870 million from the state. Currently, the House has made a commitment to a little over $700 million. Dave Thomas with Prairie Public News has the full story.

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