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PSC conference to explore issues around power-hungry data centers
The North Dakota Public Service Commission is holding a conference Thursday on data centers, a controversial topic in the state because of their power consumption, and in some cases, noise. The PSC has no regulatory authority over data centers, unless they are connecting to a regulated utility. But PSC Chair Randy Christmann said that could […]
North Dakota Update On Midco & Bally Sports North Viewers
North Dakota Minnesota Twins fans have had a long summer. Since May, the Minnesota Twins have not been available on Midco Cable Services. The only households able to watch the Twins this year, besides streaming options, were Direct TV customers. I am one of those, the lucky ones. I have...
Rubio allegedly vying for secretary of state role after Trump hints Burgum could get Cabinet prize
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) are allegedly both in the running to be former President Donald Trump’s secretary of state should the Republican presidential nominee win a second term this November. While the GOP leader earlier hinted the North Dakota governor might serve as the secretary of energy, a new report […]
Department of Public Instruction gives tribal curriculum guides a digital overhaul
Traditional meets digital in a new educational book series about North Dakota’s tribes, set to be released across the state in August. The first edition of the Department of Public Instruction’s curriculum guide, which came out in five volumes from 1997 to 2002, has until now been published only in print. But the department has been prioritizing the digitalization of the guides to make them more accessible to students. The new texts are also revised to include modern history of the tribes.
Ethics Commission seeks public comment on proposed changes to complaint process
The Ethics Commission will host a hearing on proposed changes to its complaint process on Sept. 26. The suggested amendments are minor — they mainly focus on streamlining and clarifying certain parts of the complaint procedure. For example, the changes would extend the amount of time someone can appeal a decision by the board to […]
Bismarck’s Outdoor Pools Closing For The Season
It's hard to believe that summer will be ending soon, but sadly, it will be over before you know it. You will notice over the next couple weeks, that the outdoor pools in Bismarck-Mandan will be closing for the season. If you haven't had your fill of outdoor swimming and...
North Dakota Soybean Processors Celebrates Completion of Soybean Crushing Plant in Casselton
North Dakota Soybean Processors (NDSP), a joint venture by CGB Enterprises, Inc., and Minnesota Soybean Processors, has completed its soybean crushing plant near Casselton, North Dakota. The plant has a 125,000 bushel-per-day capacity and is expected to process 42.5 million bushels of soybeans in its first year. A ribbon-cutting ceremony...
4 Bears Casino & Lodge Launches Gaming Riverboat
NEW TOWN, ND – 4 Bears Casino & Lodge has launched the River Willow, a three-story gaming riverboat now cruising Lake Sakakawea. The nearly 80-foot-long flagship offers 45 slot machines and live blackjack tables set against the backdrop of North Dakota’s largest lake. Nearby, 4 Bears Casino & Lodge provides an array of amenities including additional slots and table games, meeting spaces, various food outlets, a coffee shop featuring Caribou Coffee, indoor pool, water park, RV park, lakeside cabins and a C Store/liquor store/car wash.
Williston City Commission approves zoning details as Williston Basin School District prepares for construction of new elementary school
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - The details of the first elementary school to be built in Williston in decades are coming to fruition. The two-story, 600-person elementary school will sit upon nearly 16 acres of land between 33rd Street West and 16th Avenue West. On Tuesday, the Williston City Commission held...
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