Bismarck’s Main Avenue will be transitioned down from 4-lanes to 3-lanes. It’s a project under the emerging practice in engineering known as ‘road diets’. It’s about making roads as friendly to bikes and pedestrians as they are to cars and trucks; there’s[...]
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The story of creating North Dakota’s first National Park
Prairie Public’s Dakota Datebook has the story on the creation of North Dakota’s first national park. And here’s a hint — it’s not the one you think it is. Follow the link at the bottom for the full story, but here’s a[...]
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Farmers, watch your barns, especially if they’re old
When it comes to home styles, rustic chic is in, and that means old, weathered barn wood is in high demand. And no part of the country is being spared the scourge of thieves with an eye for farmhouse sinks. Quartz has[...]
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Bismarck mulls offering liquor licenses based on estimated census
The Bismarck City Commission has requested City staff draft ordinance language that would move the City to releasing population-quota liquor licenses based on the annual census estimate rather than the 10-year census. Here’s the quote from City Commissioner Shawn Oban: “I think[...]
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North Dakota students lead nation in AP exam pass rate increase
Over the past few years and since the legislature made an investment in supporting advanced placement instruction in high schools, North Dakota students have made fast advances on their AP test performance. Get the full good news education story from InForum. [...]Read[...]
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How well do electric vehicles perform in cold weather?
Winter’s over (hopefully) but if you’re thinking about a new car purchase and wondering about going electric, you’ll want to be extra mindful of our longest season. Why? We all know batteries don’t perform as well in winter, and electric cars have[...]
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What happens when a city chooses Uber to provide public transit?
Privatize, privatize, privatize! That’s the mantra of many who believe government does too much in our lives and in our communities. In Minot, this call has most recently been heard as a part of the City’s landfill and sanitation operations. The suggestion[...]
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Saskatchewan must act quickly in Chinese trade dispute
Have you noticed the global economy reorganizing in relation to all these trade conversations? Ask a soybean farmer if trade and tariff posturing and global politics matter in North Dakota; if they’re paying attention, they’ll tell you international politics matter on small[...]
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North Dakota’s ‘grow our own’ strategy aims to tackle doctor shortage
Where do we get our doctors? Most medical providers are faced with the question, and the problem isn’t unique to Minot or North Dakota. In Fargo, Sanford is finding that adding residency programs gives them an inside track to hiring directly after[...]
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The fastest-growing US city is scrambling to survive the shale boom
As the price of oil rebounds and activity in North Dakota picks up, few believe we’ll return to Minot’s circumstances of 5 years ago. But what if we did? What if the oil boom came back? What steps would we take today[...]
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Regina city council eliminates permit fee for new street-painting program
How do you build community? In Regina, street painting is one activity that’s showing promise. How do you discourage street painting? By charging a large administration free. The City’s administration was proposing just such a fee, but the City Council said otherwise.[...]
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Future of Farming: Fargo claims first automated farm, hoping for support environment that goes with it
What does the future of farming look like? If you’re in the camp that believes the march of technology is unstoppable, than you’re probably willing to bet on automation. Testing that automation in a literal field is a first step to wider[...]
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Bismarck Board of Adjustment recommends denial of variance for infill development in Cathedral District
How closely should we protect our historical buildings and neighborhoods? Should they be placed under a glass dome and preserved forever or should they be allowed to evolve in some circumstances? And how do we balance these interest against common interests like[...]
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Filling in the blanks, a perspective on implementing infill development
Have you heard talk of ‘infill development’ lately? If you’ve followed the local news, probably; it has been a common talking point over the past few years in Minot. It’s also a core principle of Governor Burgum’s Main Street Initiative. In concept,[...]
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On the City Council Agenda for May 6, 2019
Minot’s City Council will meet Monday, May 6, 2019, to consider the following agenda. City Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. at Minot’s City Hall. Meetings can also be viewed online live through the City’s Facebook page and Youtube Channel. 1.[...]
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Slow down, pay attention, save a life
We all know (hopefully) the roads are dangerous places, but from time to time, we’re given a sad reminder. And while there are many steps being taken to protect drivers, it’s often those people outside of cars — pedestrians and bicyclists —[...]