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Sharp Shooting and Fast Horses

ND Mounted Shooters keeping it ‘Old School’  Equine mounted shooting is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the country. While riding a horse, contestants compete in this fast-action timed event, using two .45-caliber single-action revolvers loaded with five rounds of blank ammunition. Following a variety of patterns, while shooting at balloons, the event […]
by Tisa Peek
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January 8, 2022

Grassroots Workshops Aim to Educate Citizens

BISMARCK—More than 70 people attended a grassroots workshop in Bismarck Friday, Jan. 7. These citizens gathered for a day-long workshop to glean wisdom from current and former North Dakota legislators and from others who understand the political process. The goal is to educate people on how they can get involved in the political process.   “There’s […]
by Greg Demme
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January 7, 2022

Highs Were Really Lows

Warmer weather expected  That it has been cold the last several days is an understatement, even by North Dakota standards. According to the National Weather Service, four major cities in the states posted unusually cold daytime high temperatures on Thursday.  Minot’s daytime high Thursday was minus 12 degrees, tied for the sixth coldest high since […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 7, 2022

Fertilizer Prices High

Increased Cost Ahead of Planting Season  MINOT—The rising price of fertilizer has many producers faced with the reality of the increased cost of growing a crop this year. There is also concern about whether supply can meet demand.   Many crop producers applied or purchased fertilizer in the fall of 2021. They did so during a […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 6, 2022

Quiet Zone Project Puts Minot Business in a Bind 

MINOT—The City Council addressed a Quiet Zone Project on Monday, Jan. 3, that could leave some downtown business owners in a bind. Leonard Niess, longtime owner of Niess Impressions, says he believes that he will no longer have access to his loading dock if the project goes through as planned. [Mtg Agenda]  The rail corridor […]
by Jasahd Stewart
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January 5, 2022

Dangerously Cold Weather Returns

UPDATE: 9:00 a.m., Jan. 5--The National Weather Service has updated their forecast briefing again. See below for the most recent forecast graphics. For more details, see weather.gov/bis. UPDATE: 3:30 p.m., Jan. 4--The National Weather Service has updated their forecast charts. See below for the most recent forecast graphics. For more details, see weather.gov/bis. Most of […]
by Greg Demme
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January 4, 2022

Snowpack Needed in Region

Welcome Boost for Spring Moisture  There’s plenty of value to that snow on the ground. While no one enjoys shoveling it, or getting a vehicle stuck in it, it does have its importance. Namely, a source of soil moisture next spring.  Sure, it’s somewhat annoying to have to store all that white stuff for a […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 3, 2022

Restoring Community History 

Maddock Opera House City Showpiece  MADDOCK – The building had fallen into disrepair, an eyesore destined to become another casualty of time and neglect, common to early day structures in rural communities across North Dakota. Many have long since disappeared, gone to rubble, taking a slice of history with them.  Built in 1905 and once a proud focal point on this city’s Main Street, the Maddock Opera House had long outlived its expected life. Abandoned for nearly 30 years, the […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 2, 2022

Achieving the Next Level 

Successful CEO Helps Others  HOUSTON, TEXAS – From the offensive line, to the sidelines, to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Brad Borkhuis has learned to tap into core human principles in a highly successful way.   Borkhuis, formerly of Minot, has had extensive on-the-job training. He turned a faltering family business into a productive multimillion-dollar venture, learning both the pitfalls and the formula for success in the process. Today he operates Epitome Coaching and Consulting, […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 1, 2022

Producers Forced to Make Tough Decisions in 2021

North Dakota Ranchers' Resilience Tested ST. ANTHONY—The prevailing task at the Ellingson ranch this summer, as with most ranches across the state and nation, was water and combatting the drought. The Ellingson crew laid five new miles of pipeline, installed 13 new tanks and renovated an abandoned well to keep up with the demands of […]
by Tisa Peek
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December 31, 2021
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