A Wisconson family that owns land in the path of Enbridge’s proposed Sandpiper pipeline has made a commitment to stand on their principles and deny access across their land. The issue is likely headed to court and will test North Dakota’s eminent domain laws.
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In Minot, we’re dealing with issues surrounding on of our own antiquated laws and while we don’t have a solution yet in place, the process continues. Meanwhile in Minneapolis, one council member is working to remove city laws that hamper growth and business, here’s the story.
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If you live in Minnesota and you keep proof of liability insurance on your smartphone, law enforcement is now legally obligated to accept that as proof. The piece of paper doesn’t matter, just the proof you’ve met your legal obligation.
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Want to attract development, encourage healthy lifestyles, create vibrant communities? Policy and development choices at the municipal level have the potential to contribute to quality of life in ways we typically haven’t considered in Minot. Here’s an example.
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The long-running animated satire series on the great American family will be coming back for seasons 27 and 28.
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Even with poultry farms managing their operations at heightened levels with regards to biosecurity, the virus is still spreading. And that’s what has researchers concerned. At last count, two flocks in Eastern North Dakota had tested positive and were under quarantine.
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The State of Minnesota is subsidizing ‘healthy’ by providing grants for things like walking trails and farmers markets. Is it working? Are Minnesotans getting healthier? There’s no way to establish a link between government actions and outcomes, but data suggests Minnesotans are losing weight.
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It’s not very often we get a nuanced picture of life in Western North Dakota from our bigger media outlets. This article from Jennifer Brooks and the Star Tribune is an exception to the rule. It is worth reading.
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Minnesota builders have played a big role building in the Bakken, and though the slowdown has a few looking closer to home for work, there are still developers who are betting big on the Bakken’s future.
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If you’re on the Interstate in South Dakota, you can now drive a little faster — 80 MPH is the new limit.
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One Minnesota school is embracing the craft brewing movement and will begin offering formal training for those wishing to turn their passion for brewing into a profession.
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Have you been dreaming of the day where you didn’t have to pay for cable? Here’s an example of you can cut the cord but still keep a lot of the sports pieces in place.
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Lawmakers in Minnesota appear to have a growing appetite for getting alcohol policy right. It’s a subject The Minot Voice will be getting into in the future; articles like this are here to provide your future self with some topical context.
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Stevie Wonder will be playing Minneapolis for the first time in 27 years. Tickets go on sale January 24th. Full details from the Star Tribune.
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The Viking’s new stadium is set to open in July of 2016, and the plans for decorating the facility are starting to take shape. Part of that process involves reaching out to local artists who may have something to contribute to the stadiums final appearance. Full story from the Star Tribune.
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The AirAsia jet requested a course change due to weather and then disappeared from radar.
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