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 the economic activity pie, and cities and towns are responding to that market
Read & Share sourced from: MPR
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, Duluth is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks Herald
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 & Share sourced from: Grand Forks Herald
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 technology that allows us to grow animal tissue in a lab. WIRED has
Read & Share sourced from: WIRED
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? The Bismarck Tribune has it. Coincidentally, it seems Minot is in front of
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneYou’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 on a trend that sounds like change. Follow the link over to MPR
Read & Share sourced from: MPR
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 to retool on the fly. Michelle Weise writing for EdSurge shares her thoughts
Read & Share sourced from: EdSurge
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 makes great shade. The Grand Forks Herald has the story.
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks Herald
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 choosing quality and autonomy of life over the perception of prestige. Trends like
Read & Share sourced from: Quartz
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 way. We’d do well to watch these other area efforts unfold as we
Read & Share sourced from: Winnipeg Free Press
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 many areas of North Dakota.
Read & Share sourced from: InForum
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 investment represents jobs. Each investment represents risk. Each investment represents confidence in Minot’s
Read & Share
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 transition to self-driving technology will change the small towns and roadside truck stops
Read & Share sourced from: Quartz
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 of technology that’s already available, this ship is in production. The question we
Read & Share