TECHNOLOGY
Loopy Stanley 2013 World Premiere!
It's been a long time coming, with glitches and scheduling delays galore, but Loopy Stanley is finally here! We had participants this year from two cities in North Dakota (though if you counted the to...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 7:52 PM
Forum Communications Co. taking newsgathering to new heights
By Rylee Nelson Forum News Service FARGO, N.D. - Forum Communications Co. has enlisted new aerial perspectives to provide its readers and viewers with over-the-top coverage of the 2013 Red River Va...
Posted on 5/2/13 at 1:26 PM
Career talk
Careers in science, technology, engineering and math are needed for the U.S. to remain competitive in the global marketplace. But many college students fail or become bored with such courses, studies ...
Posted on 4/10/13 at 12:00 AM
Writing, Blogging, and Speaking, Intelligently
I have met people withPhD'swho say things like this: "Her and me went to the movies." "This gift is for she and I." While this may peg me as a language snob, I think twice before I listen to a su...
Posted on 11/8/12 at 3:26 PM
1 August, 2007 Five Years Later Part II: Reactions to the Bridge Disaster and the Changes that occurred afterwards.
Over the past week, there have been some extensive news coverage on the I-35W Bridge Disaster and the changes that we have seen in our policies for improving America's infrastructure, not on...
Posted on 8/3/12 at 9:42 AM
High-tech goggles help find missing crew in Lake County forest
By John Lundy , May 19, 2011
County board makes fiber its own
There was an interesting moment of dichotomy last month as the Lake County Board of Commissioners wrangled with the National Public Broadband contract for the long-term management of its fiber-to-home project.March 10, 2011
Residents eager for fiber service
March 10, 2011
Eco Park perpetuates ‘green’ trend
Last week the Silver Bay City Council approved ballot questions for a May 10 special election that could bring some jobs to the area.March 03, 2011
Company steps up attacks on fiber plan
March 03, 2011
State maps out broadband coverage
By The Associated Press , March 03, 2011
Silver Bay will have special vote
On Tuesday the Silver Bay City Council approved ballot questions for a May 10 special election. The city will be asking for voter permission to run a municipal utility in connection with a proposed eco-park along the waterfront.February 24, 2011
Map shows technology divide
As many as one in 10 Americans can’t get internet connections that are fast enough for common online activities such as watching video or teleconferencing, and two thirds of schools have broadband connections that are too slow to meet their needs.By The Associated Press , February 24, 2011
County hires new fiber team
February 24, 2011
‘Green’ inventions wanted for second year of regional contest
The Earth Fest Green Inventors Contest is expanding its reach to schools all across the Iron Range and is adding an open division for adults.By News-Chronicle , February 03, 2011
Guest Commentary: County is a good utility partner
While driving up Highway 2 on my way to Virginia for a county meeting this month I kept noticing in our county right-of-way power poles, buried phone and other utility lines. This got me thinking about any revenue the county may receive for usage of our right-of-ways.By Paul Bergman, Lake County Commissioner , January 27, 2011
County buoyed by fiber share plan
Those planning Lake County’s fiber-to-home project were due for a little kismet this week. Calling it one of the “best meetings ever on fiber,” county board member Paul Bergman echoed the thoughts of fellow fiber board and committee member Tom Clifford in a discussion Tuesday about using another fiber project in the area to compliment the county plan.By Mike Creger, Matt Suoja , January 20, 2011
Guest Commentary: Keep foot on fiber pedal
I have followed the Lake County fiber-to-the-home project from its inception. I think it is one of the truly great results and an example of a federal program that is being used wisely to perform a service that is not likely to be provided in any other way.By Donny Smith, Blooming Prairie , January 20, 2011
Editorial: Keep eyes on our fiber prize
In its efforts to launch a unique broadband fiber project in the region, Lake County has hit an early snag in the connection between the group it is partnering with, National Public Broadband, and a public service in Vermont under fire for its inability to turn a profit and accounting that has put $17 million in public funds at risk.January 06, 2011
Letter to the editor: More defense from man who ran Vermont telecom
Your Jan. 1 article on the county board meeting Tuesday regarding National Public Broadband made a clear and honest effort to be even handed and fair.January 06, 2011
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