There’s been a lot of work taking place behind the scenes in Minot, one focus area has been the larger plan and vision for our downtown commerce district. Prior work included a general survey of the community; now, business and property owners[...]
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Economic tax incentives being used to advance research and reduce emissions in Bakken
What do you do with a byproduct of the coal power generating industry that’s bad for the environment? In North Dakota, the goal is to use it to enhance the recovery of oil. And when that oil comes out, producers will enjoy[...]
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Framing and reframing the Igloo, why savvy news readers are always a little suspicious
Media bias is real. Still, it’s not very often that we’re delivered such a clear example from so close to home. Yesterday, Jill Schramm wrote a great recap article on the operation of Minot State’s Air Supported Dome. If you didn’t catch[...]
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Lots of ‘bunts and singles’ in developing civic spaces can add up to home runs
Over the past few years, the City of Akron, Ohio has been working to re-imagine itself. But instead of betting big, the goal was “seating, tables and shade.” The result: they’re proving that small bets, when executed competently and stacked together, add[...]
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Bismarck hires two new coordinators to support Native American students
The transition from a reservation school — where administrators and teachers are more attuned to the particular challenges of native students — to a city school can be daunting. And in Bismarck, where native students make up ~9% of the enrollment, the[...]
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Hey Minot, care about the plastic problem?
Once you see it, you’ll see it everywhere. I’m talking about plastic. Particularly single-use plastic and especially plastic bags. This time of year is especially troublesome because we’re forced to look at what’s been hiding under the snow all winter. And if[...]
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The new digital divide is between people who opt out of algorithms and everyone else
From computers to cars to online dating, odds are high that more of your life is influenced by artificial intelligence and learning algorithms than you realize. These algorithms are why Facebook occasionally freaks you out. You’ve probably experienced this, it’s when your[...]
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The robots are marching, and they can pull a truck, too
While this story is not exclusive to Minot, it helps remind us that we’re not immune to the march of technology. And this company — Boston Dynamics — has been the subject of past publishing here on The Minot Voice. If you[...]
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United Airlines Adding a Flight Between Minot and Denver
Air travel from the Magic City is about to get easier. The news release below was issued by the City of Minot Public Information Office. — Official News Release, City of Minot — United Airlines has added a third daily round trip[...]
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Let’s be honest, there’s no such thing as a free bag
If you weren’t aware, a group of passionate Minot citizens appealed to Minot’s City Council to take up the issue of single-use plastic — particularly disposable plastic bags. After months of information gathering and taking public comment, the group offered several recommendations[...]
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Bismarck’s downtown market analysis to identify business gaps is a call to action for Minot
Over the past year, Minot’s been host to a ton of conversation about downtown. Both the future of the area and its role as a part of our larger economic engine feature significantly in the City’s International Economic Development Council report delivered[...]
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City Council Agendas and One Alderman’s Comments
The City of Minot City Council Committee of the Whole will meet Tuesday and Wednesday at 4:15 at City Hall to consider items on the agendas below. Below you’ll find full agenda items along with links to staff-provided supporting documents. In red,[...]
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Alderman Notes — City of Minot Committee of the Whole Agendas & Thoughts
The City of Minot’s City Council Committee of the Whole meet’s this week on Tuesday and Wednesday. The agendas are below along with notes from one Alderman. Of primacy in community concern, the disucssion on the future of Minot’s landfill will take[...]
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Alderman Notes: Committee of the Whole, September, 25, 2018
Included below is the City of Minot’ City Council Committee of the Whole agenda for September 25, 2018. Also included in red are one Alderman’s questions, comments, and concerns. 1. FINAL PAYMENT- LIBRARY CHILLER REPLACEMENT – LIB030 As approved at the October,[...]
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Committee of the Whole, August 1st, 2018
The City of Minot’s City Council Committee of the Whole will meet Wednesday, 4:15 at City Hall to consider the following agenda items. 1. BUILDING RELOCATION REQUEST TO 605 11TH AVE SE- PATRICK SCHMIDT It is recommended the Committee and Council approve the[...]
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City of Minot Committee of the Whole, July 31, 2018
The City of Minot’s City Council Committee of the Whole will meet Tuesday at 4:15 to consider the following agenda items. 1. FINAL PAYMENT – 30TH AVE GRAVITY SEWER (3490.5) The 30th Ave Gravity Sewer project constructed a gravity sewer in 30th[...]