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Measles cases are rising in North Dakota. Track confirmed cases at the interactive map linked below.
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Rick Gion visits with Rocky Schneider of Fargo’s Downtown Community Partnership about the upcoming Downtown Fargo One Bite Challenge, what attendees can expect, and how the event supports local restaurants and artists.
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  • During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln’s attention was understandably focused on the conflict. The government’s focus was diverted from issues affecting the American West. Tensions between Plains tribes and settlers were allowed to escalate, as there were no resources to spare. The U.S.-Dakota War was sparked by competition for land and resources, resulting in loss of life on both sides and the dislocation of the Dakota.
Each Friday on A Closer Look with the Monitor, Prairie Public's Craig Blumenshine speaks with North Dakota Monitor journalists about their reporting, giving listeners a closer look at major topics in the news, from education and state policy to energy and agriculture topics.
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The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb.