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RED RIVER ORTHODOX: ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY AND NORTH DAKOTA Abortion as a Political, Philosophical, and Theological Issue: Connecting a New Society at an Orthodox Seminary with Orthodox Christians in North Dakota
North Dakota has recently passed legislation restricting abortion. Although, in part, it draws a line at a "heartbeat," which does not define when conception occurs and allows for "the morning after p...
Posted on 4/10/13 at 4:22 PM
THE NEW FORTY My light bulb is at 150 watts today...
I hear an awful lot about student loan debt from my students. I can commiserate as I have a healthy chunk myself from my many years as a student seeking one degree or another. As such, I am not shocke...
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:30 AM
THE NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS AND BEYOND North Dakota outdoors legislative update
Friday, March 1, 2013 2013 North Dakota State Legislature House Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Meets Thursdays and Fridays in Pioneer Room Chair Todd Porter, Vice Chair Chuck Damsc...
Posted on 3/1/13 at 2:53 PM
BISON MEDIA BLOG 2,000 questions for the $2,000 NCAA legislation proposal
A topic of disucssion at the Summit League meeting this week in Chicago is the NCAA proposal to add $2,000 to astudent-athlete's grant,legislation that is being pushed by NCAA president Mark Emmer and...
Posted on 10/27/11 at 10:46 AM
HEALTHBEAT Raw milk? No, thanks
Milk comes from cows who live on picturesque farms and spend their days contentedly grazing inlush pastures while clouds float overhead in a pure blue sky. Who doesn't have wholesome images of milk...
Posted on 1/28/11 at 5:33 PM
Accountability for tribal oil taxes still an issue 
An amendment to a bill that includes parameters for a new oil tax agreement with the Three Affiliated Tribes moved forward Friday, but legislators indicated it may get more scrutiny at a future hearing.
By Amy Dalrymple , April 05, 2013
Legislative agenda include people as well as projects
Adding more manpower to respond to rapid growth in North Dakota’s oil country will be a major focus of this year’s legislative session.
By Amy Dalrymple , December 29, 2012
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No Wikipedia? What if the Internet went down?
If a day without Wikipedia was a bother, think bigger. In this plugged-in world, we would barely be able to cope if the entire Internet went down in a city, state or country for a day or a week.
By Seth Borenstein , January 18, 2012
Mayors let Dayton know why they need state aid
Mayors from across Minnesota, including Steve Nordhagen of Thief River Falls, gave Gov. Mark Dayton a unified message Wednesday: State aid is vital for their budgets.
By Don Davis , March 09, 2011
Bob Hunskor, Newburg, N.D., letter: Respect + compromise = legislative success
The negotiation process in crafting HB 1241 will be an example and a stepping stone to solving future stressful situations in the oil patch.
By Bob Hunskor , February 25, 2011
Dorgan spurs action on Indian issues
By any measure, 2010 was a banner year on Capitol Hill for American Indians.
And a huge factor was the pending retirement of a lone senator — North Dakota’s Byron Dorgan.
By Matthew Daly , December 29, 2010
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North Dakota looks at extending drivers license renewal to six years
North Dakotans may end up keeping their driver’s license picture a little longer in the future.
By Teri Finneman , December 29, 2010
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OUR OPINION -- To solve America’s problems: Compromise
We’re not a country with majority rule. We’re a country with supermajority rule. In order for Congress to pass and the president to sign significant and game-changing legislation, that legislation needs supermajority support, which in most cases means bipartisan support as well.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , November 29, 2010
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Teacher reform in Minnesota to remain important issue
The argument over the way Minnesota's teachers are licensed and evaluated was a hot topic in the last legislative session, and the issue promises to be just as contentious in the coming year.
By Tom Weber , June 12, 2010
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Legislation introduced in Congress would limit direct shipments of wine
Congress is considering legislation that could limit wineries’ ability to sell and ship directly to consumers. The wholesale distributors who proposed the legislation say it will keep wine from minors, limit alcohol consumption and ensure states control sales.
By Shannon Dininny , May 15, 2010
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New bill helps employee-owned businesses, Pomeroy says
A bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., would help the country address the current “retirement income security crisis” that’s “growing larger every day,” he said Wednesday.
May 12, 2010
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Quinn Olson, Fosston, Minn., letter: I couldn’t buy insurance; now, I can
Before long, I will be able to buy insurance for the first time.
By Quinn Olson , April 14, 2010
Report says climate change could increase spread of nasty pests
Nasty species such as deer ticks and poison ivy may proliferate inside their current range and spread into new areas as carbon dioxide levels increase and climate change continues into the future. That’s the finding of a new report released Thursday by the National Wildlife Federation — just in time to push support for climate change legislation expected soon in the U.S. Senate. The U.S. House already has passed climate legislation.
By John Myers , April 01, 2010
Health care reform supporters hold rally in GF
Supporters of the Democrats’ health care system reform bill gathered in the Town Square downtown on Thursday evening to celebrate and thank North Dakota’s Congressional delegation.
By Stephen J. Lee , April 01, 2010
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