TECHNOLOGY
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
Parenting Social Media-Crazed Teens
By Tara Bitzan A not-so-very-long-time ago, it wasn't that difficult to keep track of your teen and who they were hanging out with. Today, things are more challenging. Cell phones, e-mail and social ...
Posted on 5/1/13 at 9:45 AM
End of Extinction?
In the future, we might be able to worry about one less thing: extinction. This goes for species whose numbers are currently low, but also for those which no longer walk the earth. Advances made now...
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:28 AM
Areavoices Digest #88 - Some top performers
I decided for this week's digest to offer up another look at some of our top performing blogs. They're both consistent with their posts, and their posts seem to generate broad interest in everything f...
Posted on 9/5/12 at 3:46 PM
Legislative notebook: Speed limit increase hits a speed bump
Sen. LeRoy Stumpf offered a confession to the Senate Transportation Committee. The Plummer Democrat said he sometimes speeds while traveling his northwest Minnesota district. I bring this bill to ...
Posted on 2/14/12 at 10:50 PM
Schools need technology upgrades
Technology in Alexandria School District 206 is ready for evolution. “At some point we will have to make some changes,” said Kevin Brezina, technology director for the district. “What are we going to do in the next couple years?”By Jo Colvin , November 23, 2012
PACER Center to host Family Fun Day
PACER’s Simon Technology Center is presenting its Family Fun Day, and one lucky child with a disability will win an iPad as the Center celebrates 25 years of making a difference with assistive technology.September 09, 2012
Health and Human Services launches new web-based tool
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently announced the launch of a new web-based tool that will make it easier for all Americans to monitor and measure how the nation’s health care system is performing.May 19, 2012
New guide helps businesses planning to buy, sell technology
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is offering a new guide for businesses and other organizations that are planning to buy or sell technology.May 07, 2012
Robotics Team wins entrepreneurship award
April 25, 2012
Bringing generations together through technology
By Caroline Roers, contributing writer , March 21, 2012
District learning grant to help 12 school districts in Staples region
The National Joint Powers Alliance in Staples has been selected to receive a $405,991 grant to install distance learning technology in 12 school districts, a community college and a medical facility in Central Minnesota.December 12, 2011
Company accused of secretly logging private information of millions of smartphone users
Today, U.S. Senator Al Franken, D-Minnesota, called on Carrier IQ, the developer of an application that has apparently been installed on millions of smartphones and that logs and may transmit sensitive information to explain exactly what the software records, whether it is transmitted to Carrier IQ or any third party, and whether the data is protected against security threats that could risk the safety and privacy of American consumers.December 01, 2011
Applicants sought for group that helps those with disabilities
The Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council is seeking seven citizens who want to advise the state on issues that help persons with disabilities acquire the devices they need to live, learn, work and play.November 10, 2011
Contest for 8th graders asks students to write about good uses of electronics, technology
The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association (MCPA) continues its tradition with an essay contest for Minnesota’s 8th graders, entitled: “Cool Technology Tools: How Do I Use Them for Good?”November 05, 2011
Have you seen the dog-powered scooter? Local girl develops exercise rig for high-energy dog
By Amy Chaffins , October 26, 2011
Senators call for investigation into 'stalking apps'
Today, U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led a bipartisan group of Senators in calling on key federal agencies for an investigation into mobile phone “stalking apps.”October 25, 2011
Borrow Kindle books from the library
Here’s the news that all Kindle e-reader owners have been waiting for. You can check out a Kindle book from the library and read it on any Kindle device or free Kindle reading app. With just a few clicks the book is delivered to your reader. Here are the steps:By Karen Simmons, County Librarian , October 05, 2011
Free classes to jump-start a career
A unique opportunity is available to explore a career in manufacturing and earn college credits – free of charge. Beginning October 17, a Manufacturing Prep class will be offered at Alexandria Technical and Community College.By Amy Chaffins , October 05, 2011
Join the Lego League
Youth in grades 4-6 may register for “Lego League.” Participants will design, build, program and test a fully-autonomous robot using the program, Lego Mindstorms.September 07, 2011
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