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10/06/2026 · Jamestown
The Tiny Pause That Keeps You From Overcommitting
You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. Try this small boundary today: give yourself time to decide before your reflexive yes takes over.
The Two-Word Spell That Makes Blake’s Tiger Still Roar
William Blake’s “The Tyger” is famous for its questions, but its real magic may live in two unsettling words: “fearful symmetry.” Here’s how that tiny contradiction can sharpen your own writing today.
10/05/2026
The Most Radical Gift You Can Give Is Your Full Attention
Simone Weil thought attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of treating another person’s existence as worthy of your time. That idea becomes startlingly practical when your phone is quietly begging to be worshipped.
10/05/2026
The Tariff Hangover Arrives Before the Bill
Washington keeps selling tariffs as leverage, while families and small manufacturers prepare for higher prices and thinner margins. Congress also finds new ways to confuse motion with progress.
10/05/2026
Please Stop Turning Paintings Into Theme-Park Rides
The immersive art exhibit has officially reached the stage where the artwork is the least important thing in the room. I’m begging museums, producers, and giant projectors to let paintings be weird, quiet, and occasionally difficult again.
10/05/2026
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View allYour Guide to Mountrail County Services: Find the Department You Need
Mountrail County offers a wide array of services to meet the needs of our citizens. Below is a directory of our primary departments: * **Assessor's Office:** Property valuation and tax assessment. * **Auditor's Office:** Financial management and election administration. * **Clerk of District Court:** Court records and administrative support for judicial proceedings. * **Commissioners:** County governance and policy-making. * **Health Department:** Public health programs and services. * **Sheriff's Department:** Law enforcement and public safety. * **State's Attorney:** Legal representation for the county and prosecution of crimes. * **Treasurer's Office:** Collection of taxes and management of county funds. For specific contact details and hours of operation, please visit the respective department pages or call the main county office.
Steele County Commissioners to Meet April 16th for Regular Session
The Steele County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the Commissioner's Room at the Steele County Courthouse. Agenda items include. **Agenda Items:** * Review and approval of previous meeting minutes. * Budgetary updates from county departments. * Discussion of ongoing county projects. * Public comment period. All Steele County residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Dickinson County Library Announces Fall Event Calendar, Featuring Author Visit and Craft Workshop
Library Events Join us for a variety of engaging events! Upcoming Events: Children's Story Time: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 AM in the Children's Room. Teen Book Club: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Teen Zone. Adult Book Discussion: Second Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Community Room. Author Visit: Jane Doe Saturday, October 26th at 2:00 PM. Ms. Doe will discuss her new novel. Q&A and signing to follow. Craft Workshop: Holiday Decorations Saturday, November 16th at 1:00 PM. Materials provided. Registration required. Check our full calendar for more details and to register for events.
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