Rivers have long been the lifeblood of economic activity. They are both sources of natural resource and pathways to markets and customers. Nowhere is that more evident than along the Missippi River. But increasingly, tourism is carving out a bigger piece from[...]
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Duluth Traverse trail nearing completion
As recreation and quality of life become front-and-center issues for citizens, we’re seeing communities make investments in scratching that itch. In Duluth, that investment looks like a 40-mile mountain bike and walking trail that connects the entire city. And just like that,[...]
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Mountain bike trail opens in Pembina Gorge in northeast North Dakota
Mountain bikes and outdoor recreation are making news in both North Dakota and Minnesota. Apparently, trails — both the terrestrial and water kind are good at attracting people. In the Pembina Gorge, their building one to entice the other into coming. [...]Read[...]
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What *Is* Meat, Anyway?
In a just-arising question, the answer to which is sure to have implications for North Dakota ranchers, we’ve found ourselves at a point in history where we’re asking — almost philosophically — what is meat? The question is born from the emerging[...]
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Sioux Falls adopts city flag
Have you noticed the trend? The national pride in America that we hold so dearly and defend is trickling down. Not only are we proud of our country, but we’re increasingly wearing and flying our pride in state and city. Want proof?[...]
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‘Rural by Choice’ and the migration from towns to cities
You’ve heard those of us in media and leadership opine about the problem retaining talent in our small towns throughout rural America. There’s little doubt this is a challenge that has plagued Minot. But if we listen closely, we may pick up[...]
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We Need to Design the Learning Ecosystem of the Future
How do you train someone for a job that doesn’t exist yet? Whether educators know it or not, this is their job. The world is changing and pace that’s increasing exponentially, and our students will need the tools and the know how[...]
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Prairie Expedition Elm a disease-resistant, NDSU variety
A new variety of elm tree, the Prairie Expedition Elm, was discovered South of Fargo among a stand of trees taken by Dutch elm disease. The disease-resistant tree was cloned and is now being cultivated commercially. It grows tall, grows fast, and[...]
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The number of Americans working for themselves could triple by 2020
The pace at which the world is changing seems to be on the increase, and one of the big transitions taking place: the way we make our money. The corporate ladder is no longer the goal. Instead, workers with valuable skills are[...]
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In Winnipeg, ash borer battle is in full swing
The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive species that slowly kills ash trees, and in Winnipeg, they’re expecting to spend $90 million (not a typo) in the next ten years. Minot has a bit of geographical buffer, the problem is on the[...]
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First unmanned flight of medium altitude will cross the Atlantic and take off from Grand Forks
The reach of North Dakota’s UAS industry is going trans-Atlantic. The first unmanned flight across the Atlantic Ocean will depart from Grand Forks on July 10. It’s yet another example highlighting the potential of the industry which is being heavily pursued in[...]
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Minot Rising: This is Job Creation Part II
Have you noticed Minot rising? The signs are difficult to see; they don’t reveal themselves on the day-to-day scale, but if you step back and take a wider look, they emerge from the minutia. Scroll below to see what I’m seeing. Each[...]
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A look inside the small US towns that will be crushed by the trucking revolution
Disruption is coming. Automated cars have been a regular topic here on The Minot Voice, and that will continue. The reason, the technology is going to reshape the base fabric of this country. One of the likely less considered implications, how the[...]
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The world’s first crewless ship will launch next year
Automation is coming; there’s nothing to be done about it. Why? Because it will be safer and more efficient. There’s no way to stop evolution toward those values. And it won’t just be cars and trucks. The video below tells the story[...]