NDistinct Chatter

Introductions are always a little awkward, I think. Especially for columnists. Because I know what you’re thinking. Who is this guy? What is this thing he’s written, and why did he do it? Why am I reading it? What’s with the photo of his face? All questions I’d be asking too, were I you. So, […]
by Kelly Hagen
March 4, 2022

North Dakota State Fair Announces Concert Lineup for 2022

MINOT — Kid Rock with special guest Night Ranger, Cody Johnson, Elvie Shane, Will Banister, Old Dominion, Koe Wetzel & Nelly, and Sam Hunt will be at the 2022 North Dakota State Fair to be held July 22-30, 2022. The Demolition Derby and Mandan Hidatsa Arikara (MHA) Indian Horse Relay will be held in the […]
by The Dakotan
March 4, 2022

Breath of Fresh Air

Letter to the Editor We experienced a severely needed breath of fresh air Saturday night from Dr. Scott Atlas at The Barn at 52 Pines in Burlington. I came to the event with a low bar of expectations as Dr. Atlas had just written his book, A Plague Upon Our House, and I anticipated a […]
by Jonathan Starr
March 4, 2022

Can We Coherently Define the American Dream Anymore?

Approximately 13 years ago, I blogged about “The American Dream.” As a real estate professional at the time, I had noticed that certain politicians continually referred to “home ownership” as the quintessential aspect of the American Dream. What directly followed that claim were fiscal policies, such as artificially low interest rates, and lending practices, such […]
by Greg Demme
March 4, 2022

Commissioner John Pietsch not Seeking Second Term

MINOT — Commissioner John Pietsch announced on Tuesday that he will not be seeking re-election once his term expires this year. “In all fairness to anyone who may be interested in running for Ward County Commissioner, it is with some regret, I will not be running for a second term. With my history on boards […]
by Jasahd Stewart
March 3, 2022

Patriots D.C. Bound

Freedom Convoy Departs Minot MINOT — A mixture of cheers, truck horns, and patriotic music was heard on Minot’s south edge Thursday morning. Several semi-trucks pulled away from Schatz Crossroads Truck Stop, destined to join the Freedom Convoy in Washington, D.C. The national movement of truckers is patterned after the recent truck convoy that swept […]
by Kim Fundingsland
March 3, 2022

City of Minot Switching to New Utility Billing System on April 18

MINOT — The City of Minot’s new utility billing system will go live on April 18. Current city utility customers who use electronic bank transfer or recurring credit card payments will need to create a new account when the new system begins operating, according to Finance Director Dave Lakefield. Accounts can only be created once […]
by The Dakotan
March 3, 2022

Hoeven, Cramer Introduce American Energy Independence from Russia Act in the Senate

Bicameral Effort Promotes American Energy Dominance to Offset Russian Imports WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) today led Senate colleagues in introducing the American Energy Independence from Russia Act. This bicameral legislation takes immediate action to encourage increased U.S. production, including: Authorizes the construction and operation of the Keystone XL […]
by The Dakotan
March 3, 2022

Hoeven, Cramer Support Coach Kennedy, Joins Amicus Brief

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) this week joined Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) and other Senators and Members of the House of Representatives in filing an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Coach Joe Kennedy in the case of Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. Coach Joe […]
by The Dakotan
March 3, 2022

Burgum announces Dickinson as site of 2022 Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education

BISMARCK — Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that registration is now open for the sixth annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education on June 9 at Dickinson Middle School in Dickinson, N.D. The summit brings together local and national leaders in education to share best practices and engage with educators, administrators, parents and students. It is […]
by The Dakotan
March 3, 2022

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