Yes, we need to start thinking differently, but the template for success is widely available. [...]Read More... from Minot, Let’s start making place!
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It’s time for Magic City moneyball
Have you noticed the conversations about Minot’s future ramping up? That’s a byproduct of election season, but it’s also a sign that people are more engaged with what’s happening in town. The conversations invite the questions of where we're headed and how[...]
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New stats and a new plan for Grand Forks’ new Americans
In the greater Grand Forks area, there are more than 8,800 foreign-born residents living and working. And the manner in which those individuals are welcomed in and made to feel at home is the goal of a new ‘Welcoming City’ initiative spearheaded[...]
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Concrete starts to flow at new Williston airport
Minot International Airport is 18-months away from having a new regional competitor. One of the limiting factors for Williston’s Airport is runway length, but that will change when the new airport opens, and so will the competition for major carriers. The Williston[...]
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A small town in Iceland created a “levitating” crosswalk to slow traffic
What do you get when place value on pedestrian safety and innovative design? It’s easier just to watch the video below. [...]Read More... from A small town in Iceland created a “levitating” crosswalk to slow traffic
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Schools around the world are now teaching kids to spot fake news
In the information age, the great irony of our time is that we seem to be less and less trustful of information. And so it would seem one of the great skills that we’re in need of quickly developing is the ability[...]
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Engulfed in Opioid Deaths, Ohio Turns to Science
A huge contributor to the opioid epidemic is the over-prescription of pain medication. In other words, a big percentage of those addicted get their start at the doctor’s office. And that fact is driving a number of research-based pain reduction techniques and technologies.[...]
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The cult of productivity has a counterproductive flaw
Imagine you figure out a new way to do something at work, saving you five hours each week. Over a year, you’ll save 260 hours. Now suppose you spent 10 hours teaching this work hack to 10 of your colleagues. At the[...]
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More Colleges Are Offering Microcredentials—And Developing Them The Way Businesses Make New Products
In the recent past, Governor Burgum formed a task force to look at revamping the way education is delivered in North Dakota. And if trends from some of the country’s most prestigious universities are an indicator, he’s on the right path. This[...]
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The simple step parents can take to teach their kids persistence and grit
If at first you don’t succeed, then what? Phrased in a way that will matter to every parent, if at first your child doesn’t succeed, then what? Dealing with failure and adversity has everything to do with how kids are taught persistence[...]
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Closing the Loop in Agricultural Plastics Recycling
As farms get bigger, particularly dairy farms, the more plastic they use. And disposing of that plastic creates a crisis of both conscious and economics. In other words, it’s expensive and, in most cases currently, bad for the environment. But a company[...]
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The role of bucking the trend in building a resilient culture
Here in Minot, we’ve received an enormous investment from the federal government to improve our resilience in the face of natural disasters. And in the wake of 2011, it’s clear we are each of us resilient individuals. But what about our culture?[...]
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This is what job creation looks like!
For the past 25-years, I've watched our economic development efforts swing for the fences. We've spent millions and millions incentivizing and luring the big fish. There are some legitimate success stories. There are also some spectacular failures. [...]Read More... from This is[...]
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Small Town Reclaims Former Mental Hospital as Arts Haven
What do you do with a giant unused hospital? If Trinity’s plan to build new on the South side of Minot takes shape, that’s an issue we’ll be dealing with as a community. Here’s an idea from not that far away that[...]
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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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Buy Low or Buy Local? Or Follow Google’s Lead?
What does awarding a City contract have to do with Google and Facebook? At first glance, it’s hard to see a connection. But if we take a closer look, perhaps we can learn from the way the Internet giants process data and[...]