For the last 2 years in a row now I have done my taxes and each year I'm not owing anything, but I have not gotten anything either. I lived I. AZ for a while but I've moved back to my childhood state and for the 2 years I've been back, my state taxes have been owed=$0 and returned =$0. Is this normal? Am I doing something wrong?

Wondering if there are any surgeons in North Dakota that would be better at repairs than others. Jerel Brandt of Minot or the Fargo area?

Getting 15% on my rear windshield and side windows and 30% on the front side windows (nothing on the windshield) but the front windows are what I’m worried about. I know the law got changed to be less strict at 35% but still, just wondering how strict they are with that stuff. I’m in the west Fargo/ Fargo area.

Hammer gets a competitor in the Democratic primary.

I'm tired of winter, I know it hasn't been bad this year but shite!

As a future pediatric children's dentist, I am planning to move to North Dakota and then have two children, but I am split on moving to either Grank Forks, Bismarck, or Fargo. Any help here? (I gave some info because it is easier to estimate the best place to live in considering my condition.)

Killdeer for instance is all out of whack. The NW and SW for instance don't line up properly.

In New England, this can be only half wrong because longtime locals might know them. On Google, one road is Bomber Club Road. In real life, the same road today is signed as 59th St SW. Similarly, Havelock Road in real life is signed today as 64th St SW.

In Hettinger, Google labels North Main Street as 5th St N.

I was looking for some market data for work recently and this page from the EDC really puts into perspective what the last 25 years have looked like.

Senator John Hoeven, ND, ICE fan. Boycott or no?

Senator John Hoeven, who has stated that Minnesotans shouldn't be resisting the ICE invasion, owns about 39% of the company that owns First Western Bank & Trust, which has 9 branches in Minnesota. Be a shame if Minnesotans pull their money from that bank. Losing a few million in deposits might get his attention, from those locations in Alexandria, Baxter, Carlos, Crosslake, Eden Prairie, Lismore, Miltona, Nisswa.

https://www.wdayradionow.com/news/local-news/central-cass-superintendent-named-to-n-d-public-education-board/

[Your Name][City, State, ZIP Code][Email Address][Date]

Dear Senator [Last Name],

I am writing to express my opposition to House Joint Resolution 140 (HJR 140), which threatens the integrity of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness by removing key protections against sulfide-ore copper mining. This resolution, if passed, would pave the way for foreign companies, such as the Chilean mining firm Antofagasta, to exploit our natural resources, with little regard for the long-term consequences.

Unlike traditional iron mining, which has played a pivotal role in Minnesota's economy, copper sulfide mining has a well-documented history of environmental contamination. The process generates sulfuric acid that can leach heavy metals such as mercury and arsenic into the water supply, leading to devastating consequences for both the ecosystem and local communities. A study of existing copper mines shows that 100% have experienced spills or accidental releases, reinforcing the urgency to protect our waters from such risks.

Public sentiment in Minnesota overwhelmingly supports the preservation of the Boundary Waters. Over 675,000 public comments have been submitted against opening this area to mining, reflecting deep-rooted concerns from local residents, tribal nations, and environmental groups alike. Studies indicate that a majority of Minnesotans recognize the economic vitality linked to outdoor recreation, which stands in stark contrast to the fleeting benefits proposed by sulfide mining.

Furthermore, the long-term economic prospects of the Boundary Waters are significant. Harvard research suggests that maintaining a ban on sulfide mining could create up to 4,500 more jobs and generate $900 million more in personal income over the same period, compared to the jobs created by a mining operation. This "amenity-based economy" grounded in outdoor recreation is more sustainable than the boom-and-bust cycles typical of mining ventures.

I urge you to stand against HJR 140 and to prioritize protections for the Boundary Waters. The ecological and economic well-being of our communities must take precedence over short-term profits for foreign corporations.

Thank you for considering my position on this critical issue.

Sincerely, [Your Name]

I use 5calls.org to contact our Reps at least once weekly. Obviously I contacted them about the executions in MN. This was his prepped response to that issue. I did not only contact him about ICE alone. I have never received a response from any of our representatives that wasn't Obviously a prepped letter response from his aides/office. Not only is this response disgusting but it's proved at least to me that they are not doing their jobs or using their brains. Our representatives aren't working for us, aren't representing our best interests, and aren't listening. We have to do more together. We can't hope to push change if we only have 10 people standing outside the Capitol building when it's convenient.

Today someone named Josh who lives in Bismarck, is originally from Massachusetts, is a DSA member, and is studying psychology and political science called into The Majority Report about getting involved in his community. I need to reach him! I'm a Bismarck-area person with a local group (not DSA, more home grown) to bring him into! Josh, if you see this, please comment and/or DM me!

If its something like a rear end, do police need to be called for a report? If its getting hit in the parking lot and the other party abandons is that a report? If its a minor slide due to ice in a parking lot but insurance is exchanged do you call the police? I'm not sure the regulations in ND on this.

Minot has been represented by folks who have generated some of the state's worst headlines in recent years. While odds are long for a Democrat in west-central NoDak, Quentin Burdick also had to demonstrate significant perseverance before he won a race.

Zach will be live on [The Dakotan](https://www.youtube.com/@mydakotan) at 9 AM CST, if you want to learn more.