Norway’s capitol city Oslo is taking losses in honey bee colonies seriously; or, they’re using it as an excuse to brighten up the place with flowering insect rest stops. Either way, it sounds like an environmentally aesthetic two-for-one. [...]Read More... from Norway’s[...]
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Grand Forks Greenway Watchers Gather Data on Usage
A group in Grand Forks is doing everything they can to gather better data about who is using the Grand Forks Greenway. The reason, the data is useful for everything from applying for grants to crafting laws and safety campaigns. [...]Read More...[...]
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Rethinking Smart Cities From The Ground Up
Cities from around the world — from Beijing to Amsterdam and from London to Jakarta — are using digital technologies to engage and enable citizens. But not every city is doing it successfully. This report outlines the differences that form the line[...]
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East Grand Forks Researching Possible Amendments to Liquor Licenses
The City of East Grand Forks is looking for ways to accommodate a new business inside their existing liquor laws, but if they fail, they’ll consider amending their laws to make the business concept possible. [...]Read More... from East Grand Forks Researching[...]
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City of Regina Seeks Thoughts on Infill Housing
Rather than continue to grow out, forcing the construction of new roads and infrastructure, the City of Regina is making a conscious effort to expand housing from within the existing city. They’re calling the concept ‘infill housing’ and they’re looking for ways[...]
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Helsinki’s Free, City-wide Wi-Fi Network is Faster Than Your Home Internet
One Scandinavian city has identified the Internet as a way to develop economic growth and as such made wi-fi available throughout the city via municipally-managed hot spots that are fast and free. In particular, the service has been heavily used by tourists. [...]Read[...]
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A New Kind Of College Wins State Approval In Rhode Island
There’s a growing portion of the population who spent some time at college, but didn’t get the degree. In Rhode Island, a program called College Unbound has set out to bring these former students back into the fold and help them complete[...]
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N.D. Game and Fish Prepares for Paperless Licensing
The days of carrying a paper hunting or fishing license around with you will soon be over, and this is the last year licenses will be sold out of a store without creating a digital record. [...]Read More... from N.D. Game and[...]
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Innovation: Building a Smarter Future for Cities
New technology allows for new tools, new automation, and new methods in local government. And if we implement them wisely, we’ll become more responsive and more resilient. Get the rundown on the win win opportunities available on the municipal leadership landscape. [...]Read More...[...]
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Bakken: Area Company Touts New Way to Eliminate Dangerous Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrogen Sulfide is bad stuff, and with certain wells in the oil field it’s a reality that must be dealt with. A company with roots in Southwest North Dakota developed a system that removes the gas and produces an acidic byproduct that cleans disposal[...]
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Why Not Start Addiction Treatment Right In The ER?
When it comes to treating drug addicted patients in emergency rooms, a compassionate treatment plan – one that provides drugs that ease withdrawal symptoms during the ER visit combined with counseling at the same time was more successful at getting patients into[...]
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What Makes Some Federal Agencies Better Than Others at Innovation
If we’re all frustrated by government — and a recent local vote points strongly toward that contention — then perhaps we should be looking for ways to make government better. Here’s one place to start. [...]Read More... from What Makes Some Federal[...]
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Finland to Stop Teaching Individual Subjects
Finland is known for having one of the most progressive and successful national education models, and they’re making another radical move. By the year 2020, Finland intends to phase out teaching of individual subjects like math, chemistry and physics. Details from Science[...]
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Builders Pitch Affordable Housing Options for Bozeman
Minot isn’t the only community dealing with a high housing costs, and if we’re paying attention, we may find an idea from around the country that helps solve our problem. In Bozeman, they’re talking about more densely populated neighborhoods and creatively designed[...]
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Grit: What Your Kids Learn Through Academic Failure
In the age of helicoptering and hyper-involved parenting, the time old tradition of failing has become less common. But there’s evidence to show, that allowing kids to fail is an experience that will serve them well. [...]Read More... from Grit: What Your[...]
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When Nature Delivers Winter, Go With it
When nature gives you winter for five months a year, it’s better to go ahead and embrace it. With that in mind, Edmonton’s Freezeway — an 11km outdoor commute by skate concept — is moving towards the fast-track lane. [...]Read More... from[...]