He writes at the SayAnythingBlog.com, and he’s playing the valuable role of a political watchdog… making sure those people who we entrust with leadership positions don’t get too full of themselves. Check out this feature from the High Plains Reader. [...]Read More...[...]
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Props to Chief Justice VandeWalle, Concern for Legal System
This is worth a read… it’s a though provoking editorial on the a state of legal education both here and abroad. Perhaps there are some warning signs we should be paying attention to. [...]Read More... from Props to Chief Justice VandeWalle, Concern[...]
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Highway Safety: Watford City to Alexander
This particular stretch of road has more than it’s share of accidents recently, and the McKenzie County emergency manager has had enough, she’s asking the DOT for a safety review in hopes that changes save lives. [...]Read More... from Highway Safety: Watford[...]
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UND Nickname Task Force Formulates Plan
Like it or not, the school will be moving on from the Fighting Sioux nickname. One possibility is to remain simply ‘U.N.D.’, but the job of picking will fall to a new committee made up of stake-holders. [...]Read More... from UND Nickname[...]
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An Explanation of Your Property Tax Statement
Your property tax isn’t going away anytime soon, so you might as well take a minute and get acquainted with your statement. This video produced by the Tax Commissioner’s office let’s you know what to look for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlu750UXjrQ [...]Read More... from An[...]
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Keeping Up With Fargo: Valley Prosperity Partnership
It’s made up of private sector leadership… their mission: bring some big-picture regional goals front and center, both in conversation and action. [...]Read More... from Keeping Up With Fargo: Valley Prosperity Partnership
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Industrial Commission Approves Stricter Oil Shipping Standards
The new regulations are designed to reduce the volatility of Bakken crude. The new rules take effect April 1st. Get the details on the new restrictions in this informative article. [...]Read More... from Industrial Commission Approves Stricter Oil Shipping Standards
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U.N.D. Nickname Survey Results
The UND Nickname task force conducted on online survey last month. Get the results and breakdown in this article from Anna Burleson of the Grand Forks Herald. [...]Read More... from U.N.D. Nickname Survey Results
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Fargo City Commission Considers Renewal of Renaissance Zone Tax Breaks
In Minot we’re working on our own downtown renaissance, one that’s somewhat behind Fargo’s. The sentiment in Fargo suggests the vote will be to continue the tax incentives for downtown development. [...]Read More... from Fargo City Commission Considers Renewal of Renaissance Zone[...]
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Carrington & Foster County Having Difficulty
It’s hard to even know what to make of this story, but whatever is happening, it’s creating a lot of bad blood and costing the County at least a few long-time employees. [...]Read More... from Carrington & Foster County Having Difficulty
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Black Hills Trucking Reaches Settlement With Dept. of Health, Agrees to Pay 10% Fine
The oil field trucking company operated for six years without a permit. In February, a Dept. of Mineral Resources inspector witnessed them illegally dumping produced water directly on a road. The Dept of Mineral Resources is also pursuing charges. [...]Read More... from Black[...]
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State Water Commission Addresses Souris Valley Flood Protection
The State Water Commission met Friday morning, and our local flood protection project was on the agenda. The project at an important and frustrating point where it now needs participation from the Corps of Engineers. [...]Read More... from State Water Commission Addresses Souris[...]
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Reform Sales Tax Monies Distribution?
Representative Gary Sukut (District 1, Williston) is proposing a new formula for distributing money raised from the state sales tax. The proposed system would adjust amounts distributed to minor-hub towns so money is distributed by sales volume rather than population. [...]Read More...[...]
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Universty System Looks to Limit Open Records in Some Cases
The proposal outlined at the November 20th State Board of Higher Ed meeting would remove public early access to internal draft audits and presidential evaluations. The records would eventually be released after the SBHE and University system addressed the evaluations and audits internally. [...]Read[...]
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Governor Dalrymple Releases 2015-2017 Budget
Governor Dalyrmple released his proposed budget for the 2015-2017 biennium. The proposed $15.7 billion budget is a record amount that includes significant spending for oil impacted counties. For independent press coverage of the budget, read Nick Smith’s article on the Bismarck Tribune.[...]
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Fargo’s Mayor Walaker Passed Away
He was widely acknowledged as the man responsible for saving Fargo during the 2009 flood crisis. He passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening after a battle with cancer. [...]Read More... from Fargo’s Mayor Walaker Passed Away