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The library marks the fundraising milestone as its CEO announced his upcoming departure from his position, but likely not completely from the library.
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I recently took a trip to northern Minnesota to learn about a proposal for a plant in Minot that would take iron from “spoil piles” from iron mining, and use that to make steel.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to answer whether a group of McKenzie County landowners is entitled to attorney fees from a pipeline company.
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Episode 73 features English singer-songwriter Kristin McClement, traditional Scottish musician Donald Lindsay, singer-songwriter Matty Simpson, and indie-pop artist V Torres. Plus, Prairie Public’s Erik Deatherage interviews English musician and record producer Thomas Dolby.
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Film critic Matt Olien explains why The Odyssey is a masterpiece and Oscar favorite. Then, Jacob Orledge examines North Dakota's cautious approach to AI regulation.
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William "Bill" Heyman was a mover and a shaker in the western North Dakota cattle industry. He was born near Richardton in 1904 and began working with livestock in the late 1920s.
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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In southern France a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead of the fourth heat wave of the summer.
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The spat between the leading prediction market company and a key battleground state could be a glimpse into the next major fight between states and the fast-growing industry.
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The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere.