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Data center opposition meets ND transparency debate

As North Dakota legislators prepare to take up the issue of transparency surrounding data centers, a recent poll showed public opposition to the facilities is growing nationwide. A new Heatmap News survey found 75% of Americans somewhat or strongly oppose having a data center built in their ...

Distracted driving focus of enforcement

A text, notification or phone call can wait. Throughout September, law enforcement agencies across North Dakota will increase patrols to remind drivers that their attention belongs on the road. According to Vision Zero information, the Sept. 1-30 enforcement period is part of the Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign and focuses on enforcing North Dakota's distracted driving law. Driving requires a person's full attention. Looking at a phone, adjusting navigation, reaching for something in the vehicle or allowing other distractions to take focus away from the road can increase the risk of ...

Older ND schools impede comfortable learning

A new school year can sometimes start with hotter weather, putting pressure on aging buildings with failing cooling systems, and there are conversations in North Dakota to better equip districts with resources for mechanical upgrades. A 2024 legislative report included survey data from 111 ...

Donation Station Challenge Grant returns

The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) has announced the return of its annual Donation Station Challenge Grant, benefiting local food pantries throughout the community. From Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, area organizations are invited to reserve the Donation Station for use during food drives. ...

Family oriented: Mother plays key role in son's racing career

Fans visiting Donny Schatz’s T-shirt trailer at World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races have been greeted by a friendly face for years – his mother, Diane Schatz. She may have known little about Sprint Car racing before her husband, Danny Schatz, invited her to attend a ...