North Dakota
McFeely: Go for it, Doug, because … just because
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FARGO —
I’ve been advised against doing so
, but I’m betting against Doug Burgum.
Being elected as a Republican governor in North Dakota is not the sign of a political genius ready to take America by storm. A fence post can be elected in North Dakota if it has an “R” behind it, the proof being the state legislature.
“I hereby propose we ban the transgenders.”
“But if we ban the transgenders, how can Captain Kirk get back to the ship?”
“I think you’re thinking of transporters.”
“I’m not even sure what that is. But let’s keep them out of bathrooms.”
“Now you’re back to transgenders?”
“You callin’ me a transgender?”
“No, we’re talking about banning transgenders.”
“Yes, let’s ban them, Bud Light and books. Especially the ones that show drawings of the, um, naughty parts. Of women and men. Not that I looked because my mommy said I’d go blind if I did that. And I sure didn’t look at the men naughty parts because Scott Hennen said I’d go blind if I did that. And, um, anyway … GUNS!”
Where were we? Ah, yes, the governor’s pending big announcement that he will run for the Republican nomination for president, joining a growing collection of also-rans who will finish far behind Donald Trump.
Burgum believes his path to the White House is a “silent majority” of Americans who want an alleged middle-of-the-road Republican who doesn’t appeal to “the edge” of political discourse. In DougWorld, extreme right-wing policies he signed like a six-week abortion ban and nasty anti-transgender legislation aren’t the edge.
So what would be, big guy? Imprisonment? Death squads? Or worse, being forced to watch “Shark Tank?”
Speaking of which, is it just coincidence that “Shark Tank” host Kevin O’Leary was hired by Burgum’s cabinet minions to run a state investment fund and then went on a multi-week bender of TV appearances and media interviews in March to tout how great Burgum was running North Dakota? It was probably just a coincidence.
Burgum is an exceedingly smart guy. Just ask him. His problem is, smart doesn’t translate in a Republican primary. Wooing the base is a race to the bottom, where simple slogans rule.
Build the wall. Lock her up. Grab her by the (naughty part shown in banned books).
Burgum wants to avoid that unseemliness and focus on the economy and North Dakota’s success as an energy state. The slogan is obvious: “We’ve got gas!”
We kid because we care, or at least have been instructed to act like it. Burgum running for president is good for the state, good for we the media and especially good for Forum columnists. Particularly ones with a sense of humor. So, Bender and myself.
Think of the fodder Tony and I will have gallivanting around Ottumwa, Altoona and Davenport. Corn dogs and pork tenderloin sandwiches for every meal, all on the company credit card. Cornering Iowans, asking questions, hoping nobody Castle Doctrines our behinds.
“Sir, will you support Doug Burgum?”
“Who?”
“The governor of North Dakota.”
“Sure. I love Mount Rushmore.”
How can you bet against that?
Mike McFeely is a columnist for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. He began working for The Forum in the 1980s while he was a student studying journalism at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He’s been with The Forum full time since 1990, minus a six-year hiatus when he hosted a local radio talk-show.
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North Dakota
Huskers add top recruit in North Dakota to 2025 class
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Matt Rhule and the Nebraska football staff got commitment No. 17 in the 2025 class on Sunday, adding four-star defensive lineman Kade Pietrzak.
The highly sought-after recruit from West Fargo, North Dakota, is the No. 1 recruit in his state and chose Nebraska over Oklahoma, Kansas State and Wisconsin.
Pietrzak checks in at 6-foot-5, 240 pounds and has been on Rhule’s radar since he was hired at Nebraska.
He will join two other defensive linemen in the class of 2025: Omaha North’s Tyson Terry and Malcolm Simpson from Texas.
Pietrzak is the second-highest rated recruit for Nebraska in this year’s class so far behind Simpson.
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#GBR pic.twitter.com/SAXF1FOQ2J— Kade Pietrzak (@KadePietrzak) July 21, 2024
North Dakota
North Dakota Superintendent Helping Schools Develop AI Guidelines
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North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced new state guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) designed to assist local schools in developing their own AI policies and to help teachers and administrators work more efficiently.
A group of educators from North Dakota schools, the NDDPI, the Department of Career and Technical Education, and state information technology agencies created this guidance, which is available on the Department of Public Instruction’s website.
Baesler emphasized that implementing AI, like any instructional tool, requires careful planning and alignment with educational priorities, goals, and values.
She stressed that humans should always control AI usage and review its output for errors, following a Human-Technology-Human process. “We must emphasize keeping the main thing the main thing, and that is to prepare our young learners for their next challenges and goals,” Baesler said.
Steve Snow and Kelsie Seiler from the NDDPI Office of School Approval and Opportunity highlighted that the guidance was drawn from various state education agencies and technology websites, such as Code.org and TeachAI.org, with the process taking about eight months.
“We had a team that looked at guidance from other states, and we pulled pieces from different places and actually built guidance tailored for North Dakota students,” Snow said.
Seiler explained that AI excels at data analysis, predictive analytics, and automating repetitive tasks but lacks emotional intelligence, interdisciplinary research, and problem-solving abilities.
Snow added that AI can help teachers design lesson plans aligned with North Dakota’s academic content standards quickly and adjust them for students who need more support. AI can also simplify the development of personalized learning plans for students.
“You have so many resources (teachers) can use that are going to make your life so much easier,” Snow said. “I want the teachers, administration, and staff to get comfortable with using (AI), so they’re a little more comfortable when they talk to kids about it.”
Seiler noted that the NDDPI guidance is not a “how-to” manual for using AI but offers general suggestions on developing local policies to leverage AI effectively.
“Our guidance is meant to provide some tools to the school administration and say, ‘Here are some things to think about when you implement your own AI guidance,’” Snow said.
“For instance, do you have the infrastructure to support (AI)? Do you have a professional development plan so your teachers can understand it? Do you have governance in place that says what AI can and can’t be used for?”
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North Dakota
The most deadly time to drive is between Memorial Day and Labor Day
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NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The hundred-day span between Memorial Day and Labor Day is marked as the most deadly period on the road here in North Dakota.
According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s 2022 crash summary report, fatal crashes are twice as likely during this time.
That’s why North Dakota leaders are urging drivers to not fall into a “false sense of security” during the bright and cheery days of summer.
According to Travel and Leisure, North Dakota has been marked as the state with the most reckless drivers.
There’s a range of reasons for this from drunk driving to speeding. But another reason is that when the snow clears, North Dakota drivers are eager to get out more and drive faster than they would in the snow, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division director.
And because North Dakota has some of the lowest citation fees in the nation, ranging from $5 to $100, the Highway Patrol’s safety and education officer says that drivers aren’t given enough deterrents to drive safely.
However, with growing concerns about safety, there could be talk of increasing citation amounts in coming legislative sessions.
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