Few would question the significant impact the news and media had on our last election cycle; even fewer would say the impact was positive. In reaction, Google has set a policy that will attempt to starve disingenuous publishers of the thing they[...]
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Election Perspective: Watch Dave Chappelle’s SNL Stand-Up Monologue
Here in North Dakota, everyone knew who was going to win our state and everyone knew why — Hillary Clinton represented policies that were bad for our state on many different fronts. For us, she was a non-starter because of the[...]
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Election Perspective: Mike Rowe Weights In…
Mike Rowe earned his place in the American lexicon by spending a day doing the jobs that few among us choose to do. Since he left television, he’s maintained the reputation he earned there by fighting for workers and the need to[...]
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Hoeven outlines efforts for ND’s energy industry
— Official News Release, Senator John Hoeven — At the Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven stressed the important role coal and other traditional energy resources play in supporting the nation’s economy and outlined opportunities to ensure the[...]
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Election Perspective: The Story of the Chinese Farmer
Are you overjoyed at the results of the election? Or perhaps you’re devastated and lost? In either case, the story of the Chinese farmer is probably worth a listen. The film was animated by Steve Agnos. [...]Read More... from Election Perspective: The[...]
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Commentary: A Mothers Perspective on Elections, From Before the Results Were In
The campaign, the election, and now the following days have left many with an uneasy feeling about the state of our country. But for Jesse Veeder, a Mckenzie County writer, rancher, and song writer, the noise of election night was drown out[...]
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Pentagon Preparing for Different Global Weather on Recurring Basis
If the climate is changing — and the pentagon isn’t saying it is because the lawmakers that approve their budgets don’t all agree on that — then the prudent thing to do would begin preparing. And so while they’re not sure if[...]
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Peter Thiel will reportedly join Donald Trump’s transition team
The Silicon Valley billionaire will be joining Donal Trump’s transitional administration. Thiel is a Facebook board member and co-founder of Paypal. [...]Read More... from Peter Thiel will reportedly join Donald Trump’s transition team
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Kids who use flavored e-cigs more likely to want to try cigarettes
There’s a lot of debate currently about the value of e-cigarettes and whether they’re a valuable tool for those who want to quit smoking or a vehicle to get kids hooked on nicotine. This article from Reuters on a recently released study suggests[...]
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Cramer: Happy in the House, not ruling out the Cabinet
Congressman Cramer was an early and vocal supporter of Donald Trump and as the campaign progressed, he became a key advisor on Mr. Trump’s energy platform. And that history has now led to rumors about a Cabinet appointment in Mr. Trump’s administration.[...]
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US rig count up 4 this week to 557; North Dakota gains 5
There’s no clearer indication of optimism in the oil market than rig count. Industry experts agree we’ll never get back to the numbers we saw at the peak of the boom because of continued gains in efficiency, but any news of growth[...]
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Congressional Report Issues Strong Position on Administration Handling of WOTUS Rule
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform issued a report this past Thursday on the Waters of the U.S. Rule. The report was critical of administrative procedures in crafting the rule among other things. Following it’s release, Congressman Cramer issued the[...]
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This election just jumped the shark
I have to admit it, I’ve been hooked on the show American Politics for a couple seasons now, but in the lead up to our mid-season finale, I think the writers just took this thing too far. Really? Introducing Anthony Weiner again?[...]
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‘This is Spinal Tap’ Star and Writer Taking Studio to Court over Royalties
It may be the movie that created the ‘mockumentary’ genre. It also went all the way to eleven. The movie was so successful that you’d assume that as a writer and star, Harry Shearer would have made some money off it over the[...]
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The Man Who Shed Light On Why College Keeps Getting More Expensive
The cost of higher education has been rising sharply over the past two decades, and there are many ideas as to why and probably more than a few factors contributing. In terms of economics, education is an interesting study, and this article[...]
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Obama administration confirms double-digit premium hikes on Obamacare
Prices are rising and choices are dwindling for those seeking insurance under the controversial government-backed national health care plan. Get the full story from the Star Tribune. [...]Read More... from Obama administration confirms double-digit premium hikes on Obamacare