Childcare is and has been a continuing challenge in our communities. From a labor perspective, we’ve got a shortage of workers, and one key to entering the workforce is having confidence in where we leave our kids. In this commentary in the[...]
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North Dakota revenues humming along for current biennium, more forecasting ahead
Sales tax revenue is up, oil production is up along with contributions to the Legacy Fund, and both are indications that North Dakota’s economy is stabilizing. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the story on the state’s revenue situation. [...]Read More...[...]
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Department of Health to open medical marijuana dispensary applications next week
The long road to medical marijuana may be drawing to an end, but for Minot, the wait will be longer. The Department of Health will begin accepting applications for local dispensaries starting July 10, but only for the Bismarck and Fargo regions.[...]
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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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School Board Members Comment on Shaping Legislative Agenda
Do school board members and the board as a whole have a role in shaping state and legislative education policy? If so, what are your priorities for the 2019 session? [candidate_quotes question=”2018_sb_q10″] [...]Read More... from School Board Members Comment on Shaping Legislative[...]
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N.D. State Sen. Grabinger running for Congress
A Jamestown area Democratic State Senator has entered the race for North Dakota’s lone House of Representatives seat. Inforum has the introductory article on John Grabinger. He’s the second Democrat to announce his intent to seek the Democratic nomination for the seat.[...]
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New film urges action to protect Badlands from oil impacts
Teddy Roosevelt came to the North Dakota Badlands more than a 130 years ago, and the spirit of conservation was one of the ideals he took back to the East Coast and ultimately, the Presidency. And according to one group of North[...]
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Who’s Going to Capitalize on the North Dakota/NAFTA Talking Point?
In November of 2017, two studies were made public regarding the effect of NAFTA (The North American Free Trade Agreement) were it to be repealed. One study was done by BMO Capital Markets and the other by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.[...]
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Ice fishing season arrival makes a good time to review regulations
It’s a reminder that it doesn’t hurt to review the rules and regulations for whatever season is coming up or in progress. Here’s a short review of some of the rules that guide fishing through the ice. [...]Read More... from Ice fishing[...]
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N.D. farmers Vertically Integrating with Investments in East Coast Restaurants
How do you make a product or a company more profitable? There are lots of ways including reducing costs through innovative practices, creating a differentiated product that commands a higher price. And there’s also vertical integration — the method of getting control[...]
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Sakakawea Salmon Spawning Complete
— Official News Release, ND Game & Fish Fisheries crews have completed their annual salmon spawning operation on the Missouri River System after collecting more than 2.5 million eggs. Dave Fryda, North Dakota Game and Fish Department Missouri River System supervisor, said[...]
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North Dakota’s Top Correction Officer Learns from Norwegian Example
It’s not often you’ll find a ‘Mother Jones’ article referenced on The Minot Voice. The reporting there makes many North Dakotan’s angry because we quickly draw adversarial lines opposed to their editorial positions. But occasionally, they cover a story that’s worthy of[...]
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Millennials from oil boom stay in North Dakota
North Dakota is getting younger. Officials from North Dakota’s Census Office are working with data that suggests North Dakota has more millennials per capita than any other state in the country. That same statistic is also in line with a big increase in[...]
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North Dakota grapes see successful harvest despite drought
When one thinks of North Dakota grown products, grapes don’t typically rise to the top of the list. And it turns out that drier years, while tough on many other crops, are good for grapes. Check out the story on the Bismarck[...]
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F-M flood diversion proponents, opponents sound off at first task force meeting
Fargo’s flood protection plan is stuck in the courts because of a lack of permits from the State of Minnesota. Over the past few weeks, Governor Burgum initiated talks with Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to see if there’s a way forward. The result:[...]
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Breaking down UND numbers reveals enrollment trends
Like Minot State, enrollment numbers at UND are down this year. But the total number doesn’t always tell the whole story. Andrew Haffner with the Grand Forks Herald interviews UND’s Director of Admissions for a deeper look at the numbers and the demographics[...]