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Public should be alert to electrical hazards

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During the summer season, the public is encouraged to stay alert to electrical hazards that can exist in and around marinas, docks, launch ramps, swimming pools and hot tubs. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a nonprofit organization, although many people are unfamiliar with the risks associated with electricity in and around water, incidents involving electric shock drowning (ESD) continue to cause serious injuries and fatalities each year. ESD occurs when faulty electrical wiring or equipment on boats or piers causes an electrical current to leak into ...

Applications open for innovation loans

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The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that applications for the Legacy Investment for Technology (LIFT) program have opened. Applications are due July 30. “The LIFT program supports North Dakota companies as they commercialize innovative technologies developed in our state,” said Brian Opp, CEO of the North Dakota Development Fund. “By investing in innovation, LIFT helps diversify North Dakota’s economy, strengthen our competitive position and accelerate the growth of high-potential businesses.” Since its inception, LIFT has recommended $47.5 million through ...

Research Center precipitation

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 At 8 a.m., Monday, July 6, 0.20-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the past 24-hour period.

Nominations sought for Tribal Advisory Committee

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WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior is seeking nominations of representatives to serve on Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum's Tribal Advisory Committee, a key forum for strengthening collaboration between tribes and the federal government. According to Interior Department information, the Tribal Advisory Committee was established to facilitate meaningful dialogue between Interior and tribes to address evolving issues related to the department’s programs, responsibilities and proposed policies. “Engaging with the revitalized Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee is a ...

International Peace Garden to hold annual Gala

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DUNSEITH — The International Peace Garden invites guests to celebrate “Pollinators, Peace and the Garden We Share” at the annual Gala in the Garden on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 5-10 p.m. “The pollinator theme reminds us that all of nature is connected,” International Peace Garden CEO Tim Chapman, said. “Pollinators are an essential part of our ecosystem, and we’re celebrating them all throughout the Garden this year.” All proceeds will support the Garden in its mission of fostering peace and goodwill among nations through the beauty of nature, with a focus on the ...

DCB nursing instructor selected for national panel

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BOTTINEAU – Jill Lee, clinical instructor at Dakota College of Bottineau’s Minot site, was selected by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to serve on an NCLEX-PN item development panel, a distinction reserved for nursing professionals recognized for their clinical ...