Archive for January, 2009

North Dakota Has Also Had Governors Removed

Posted on January 31, 2009 | No Comments
The eyes of the nation have been on the removal of Rod Blagojevich from governorship of Illinois, but what many have forgotten or never known is that North Dakota has had two governors removed from office. The first was Thomas Moodie, who served January-February 1935....
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Bismarck Is Not Immune To Economic Conditions

Posted on January 20, 2009 | No Comments
A common belief amongst Bismarck citizens is that we are all immune to the current economic conditions felt across the country, despite the fact that this is perhaps the worst recession in decades. What people seem to forget is that many of Bismarck’s top industries...
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Bismarck Needs To Get Their Head Out Of the Sand

Posted on January 13, 2009 | No Comments
Here we are with another snow storm and another pathetic attempt at Bismarck’s efforts removing the snow. I drove all the way from Pebble Creek Golf Course across Century Avenue and down Washington Street and did not see one ounce of effort by the city...
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Are Bismarck House Prices To High?

Posted on January 11, 2009 | No Comments
The Facts: Average home purchase price has increased from $133,381 in 2005 to $162,068 in 2007 (17.7%). Average income only increased from $41,030 in 2005 to $43,753 in 2007 (6.3%). Many houses are selling for more than their appraised value Average apartment prices have increased...
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