Boy's death leads Iraqi family to N.D. Nov 16, 2008
LOADING Nov 16, 2008 - 04:05:23 CST GRAND FORKS (AP) - With a glance at the boy smiling from a framed photograph, Haifa Hasan explains why her family left Iraq for Grand Forks ... Haifa and her husband, Hasan Sahar, arrived in Grand Forks last week with sons Mostafa, 16, and Jafar, 11 ... They arrived in Grand Forks on Oct. 30. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
BHS FOOTBALL: Demons are state champs Nov 16, 2008
LOADING Nov 16, 2008 - 04:05:23 CST By MICHAEL WEBER Bismarck Tribune GRAND FORKS - Yes, Virginia ... The Demons also became the first North Dakota team to defeat South since Grand Forks Central did it in the 2005 state title game. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Alaska Anchorage, Minnesota State, St. Cloud State Record Noteworthy Victories to Open Weekend Series Nov 16, 2008
The visiting Seawolves (6-3-2, 3-2-2 WCHA) went on the road at tough Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks and won 3-2 over No. 18-ranked North Dakota (3-6-0, 3-4-0 WCHA), the host and No. 11-ranked Mavericks upended defending WCHA/MacNaughton Cup champion and No. 3-ranked Colorado College, 2-1, at Alltel Center and the Huskies (6-4-0, 1-3-0 WCHA) gained their initial conference win of the 2008-09 campaign with a 4-2 triumph over visiting and No. 4-ranked Denver (6-3-1, 4-2-1 WCHA) at the... (Wcha.com)
Firebirds fall to Shanley in EDC tourney Nov 15, 2008
With the loss Devils Lake will play Grand Forks Central at 3:45 on Friday at the Devils Lake Sports Center ... Central lost their opening round game to Grand Forks Red River in three sets. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
UAA bests North Dakota Nov 15, 2008
But then the Seawolves had to withstand two late goals to capture a 3-2 Western Collegiate Hockey Association victory in Grand Forks, N.D. ... UAA won in Grand Forks for the third time in program history, which covers 29 games in the relatively new Engelstad Arena and in the old barn of the same name. (Anchorage Daily News)
Old missile launch sites for sale Nov 15, 2008
India-Zero was one of 15 missile launch control facilities in northeastern North Dakota that were part of the 321st Missile Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Each facility controlled 10 Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missiles aimed at the Soviet Union. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Williams County is headed to 9-man final Nov 15, 2008
Williams County will play Hillsboro in the state championship game at noon on Friday in Grand Forks. Copyright. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Watford City heads to Class AAchampionship game Nov 15, 2008
It was a more physical style of play, however, that was key to the Wolves defeating Devils Lake and earning a berth in Saturday's state title game against Valley City at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks ... The Wolves are heading to Grand Forks today and are scheduled to work out briefly at the University of North Dakota's outdoor Memorial Stadium to get a feel for playing on turf that's inside the Alerus. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Wes Roberts, former Devils Lake businessman, meets Sarah Palin on flight from Anchorage Nov 14, 2008
Former Devils Lake businessman and athlete Wes Roberts is in the area this weekend for a brief visit and a couple of days of hockey at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks ... He was in Devils Lake Wednesday to meet some friends before heading to Grand Forks, and on his flight from Anchorage to Minneapolis, he met Alaska Governor Sarah Palin at the airport in the Twin Cities airport ... Shyiak was coming to Grand Forks to watch his son s (David Jr.) Anchorage hockey team play UND at the... (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Tioga, Ray co-op produces success Nov 14, 2008
A win in Friday's state 9-man championship game against Hillsboro at the Alerus in Grand Forks brings these ardent Williams County Firestorm faithful to the peak barely more than a handful of years after embarking on a new co-op between the two school districts. "To me, the co-op has been nothing but a blessing for our kids. It's given them so much more of an opportunity not only for success, but also playing time," said Tioga athletic director Brodie Odegaard, who also is one of the varsity... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Williams Co. defense helps lead the way to title game Nov 14, 2008
"To my knowledge, between the two schools, there's been no boys team that has played for a state championship game in football. So these kids are the first ones, especially for the co-op," he said of Williams County facing Hillsboro for the North Dakota 9-man football crown at noon Saturday at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks ... "The last two weeks we had to go to two regional champion teams and beat them. The big thing that helps is we have a big fan base that shows up and cheers these kids... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Sugar beet cooperatives say fields too muddy Nov 12, 2008
79 inches of moisture in Grand Forks since Sept. 1, what it considers the fall period ... So far, it's the sixth wettest year on record at Fargo and the 11th wettest year at Grand Forks. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Mission spreads the word Nov 12, 2008
The mission is made up of companies from Jamestown, Fargo, Mandan, Gilby, Harvey, Bismarck, Ross, Garrison and Bowman in North Dakota, and East Grand Forks, Karlstad, and Moorhead in Minnesota. They range from one end of the state to the other, along with a few neighbors from Minnesota. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Richels named All-Conference Nov 12, 2008
The Wahpeton High School girls swim team competed in the EDC conference meet on Saturday, Nov. 8 at UND. Teams at the competition included Fargo North, Fargo South, West Fargo, Grand Forks Central, Grand Forks Red River and Wahpeton. Kelsey Riches was one of 18 girls named to the All Conference team, an honor she earned by placing first in the 100 freestyle and third in the 200 freestyle. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
WCHA Race Resumes this Week with Badgers, Golden Gophers Leading Pack in First, Second Place; Three Points Separate Five Teams Between Third and Fifth Nov 12, 2008
Top-ranked and league-leading Wisconsin (10-0-2, 6-0-2-2 WCHA) goes on the road to face North Dakota, which has won four games in a row for the first time, in games Nov. 15-16 at Grand Forks, N.D. The Badgers have 15 points, one more than Minnesota and six more than North Dakota (7-2-1, 4-1-1-0 WCHA). No. 2-ranked Minnesota (7-2-1, 6-1-1-0 WCHA) also plays on the road this weekend. (Wcha.com)
Man arrested for terrorizing Nov 11, 2008
GRAND FORKS (AP) - Grand Forks police have arrested a man who allegedly threatened his roommates with a handgun. The roommates were able to leave the apartment and call police. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
CENTURY FOOTBALL: Bruins beat up Patriots Nov 9, 2008
South (9-1) will take on Bismarck at 6 p.m. on Saturday at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks for its third consecutive state crown. "As a coaching staff, I think it's more of a relief," said Bruins coach Kevin Feeney, who has led the team to three championships in the last four seasons. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Eriksmoen column: Bass brought thousands of settlers to North Dakota Nov 9, 2008
When Bass began as immigration agent for the Great Northern, the railroad line was already completed from Grand Forks to Williston with northern branch lines to Neche, Cavalier, Langdon, Bottineau and St. Johns, but the population was sparse in most of the communities along the line. Hill reasoned that profits would greatly increase for his railroad if people could be enticed to come and settle in northern North Dakota. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Crews finishing up power restoration Nov 9, 2008
photo by Eric Hylden/Grand Forks Herald LOADING Nov 09, 2008 - 04:05:22 CST Associated Press Writers ... Forecaster Pete Speicher in Grand Forks said he could understand why some people might be nervous about the spring, after several areas in eastern North Dakota set 24-hour rainfall records in October. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Morning Kickoff Nov 9, 2008
High school football: Dakota Bowl at Alerus Center in Grand Forks: 9-man championship, noon; Class A championship, 3 p.m. ... High school football: Dakota Bowl at Alerus Center in Grand Forks-Class AA championship, 3 p.m.; Class AAAchampionship, 6 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
QB keepers tougher to find Nov 9, 2008
"I know the magnitude and the impact that infection can have on a surgery site," Lotysz said last week from his home in Grand Forks, N.D. "When it was learned he had an infection, it brought back a lot of harsh memories for me. The emotions resurfaced because I can genuinely feel the sense of helplessness that he was feeling because he does not control what happens in his leg.". Lotysz was a Bill Parcells project in 1999, having joined the Jets following a no-frills college career at Division 2... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Area couple advocates for Adoption Awareness ... Wet fall may portend flooding ahead for Devils Lake Basin ... Local woman loses over 100 lbs. despite challenges ... Local woman loses over 100 lbs. despite challenges ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, November 08, 2008 Cassi and Mike Orness want the public to be aware that adoption is a very satisfying and gratifying option for people who may not be able to have children of their own. Area couple advocates for Adoption Awareness Nov 8, 2008
They all worked closely with Jodi Olson of Grand Forks, a regional caseworker for Lutheran Social Services ... And they found a nice link with Olson in Grand Forks. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Major roads reopen in North Dakota Nov 8, 2008
In northeastern North Dakota, the Nodak Rural Electric Cooperative said thousands of rural customers in parts of Grand Forks, Griggs, Ramsey, Steele and Walsh counties were without power early Friday. Nodak President George Berg said some areas got about 5 inches of rain and the freezing rain and high winds downed power lines and poles. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Winter weather strikes across N.D. Nov 7, 2008
Fargo and Grand Forks also were wet, as has been the case most of the fall, Walker said. So far, this has been the wettest fall on record in Grand Forks and the second wettest on record in Fargo. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Huskies fall to G.F. Central Nov 6, 2008
On Senior Night at Wahpeton High School, the Huskies volleyball team played hard for five games, but lost to the Grand Forks Central Knights 3-2 ... Wahpeton Huskies Danielle Torrance and Katelyn Kleven go up for a block against Grand Forks Central Tuesday night ... Grand Forks Central came back to get to within one point, but the Huskies stayed in front the rest of the way. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Woman sentenced in child's death Nov 5, 2008
LOADING Nov 05, 2008 - 04:05:29 CST GRAND FORKS (AP) - A woman who kept her 2-year-old daughter's body in her apartment for about two weeks with two other children has been sentenced to three months in jail. Authorities say 38-year-old Jody Weaver pleaded guilty in September to charges of child abuse or neglect, disturbing a dead body and failure to report a death. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Cancer center executive accused of theft Nov 5, 2008
LOADING Nov 05, 2008 - 04:05:29 CST GRAND FORKS (AP) - The former chief administrative officer at a cancer center in Grand Forks is accused of stealing about $110,000 from the company. Grand Forks police say 59-year-old Michael Fishbein was arrested on Monday in Bozeman, Mont ... Grand Forks Detective Mike Flannery said Fishbein would have to go through extradition proceedings before appearing in a North Dakota courtroom. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Second round, here they come: Devils Lake powers past Beulah in opening round of State AA playoffs Nov 4, 2008
Whatever the lineup, it will undoubtedly be a more hostile atmosphere than the Firebirds enjoyed on Saturday, their final home game of the season (if they beat Watford City, they will play the state championship in Grand Forks at the Alerus Center) ... Those fans hope the Firebirds can shut down the opponent once more so they can make the short trip to Grand Forks, possibly for a championship celebration. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Wiertzema, Geisen// Nov 4, 2008
Parents of the groom are Gerald Geisen of Bottineau and Barb Geisen of Grand Forks. The couple will reside in Wahpeton. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Woman says she couldn't let go of child who died Nov 3, 2008
LOADING Nov 03, 2008 - 04:05:27 CST GRAND FORKS (AP) - A woman who kept her 2-year-old daughter's body in her apartment for about two weeks with two other children says she was unable to let go after the child died of the flu ... Weaver lived in a Grand Forks apartment with Destiny, Destiny's twin brother, Devon, and older sister, Savannah. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
GOP governor, Dem national chairman rally N.D. supporters Nov 2, 2008
LOADING Nov 02, 2008 - 04:05:28 CST By DALE WETZEL Associated Press Writer National Democratic chairman Howard Dean rallied supporters in Fargo and Grand Forks on Saturday, while Republican Gov. John Hoeven joined GOP volunteers and legislative candidates in both cities for a final get-out-the-vote push ... Earlier, Dean spoke to more than 200 people in Grand Forks' Alerus Center, which has been open all week as an early voting center for Grand Forks County residents ... Hoeven spoke to rallies... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Inaugural WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase Takes Center Stage Saturday at Xcel Energy Center Nov 2, 2008
and North Dakota (2-3-0, 2-1-0 WCHA) again entertains Wisconsin (0-6-1, 0-4-1 WCHA) at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. In the one other series being played, Colorado College (4-0-3, 2-0-1 WCHA) will host arch-rival Denver (4-1-1, 2-0-1 WCHA) on Sunday at 5:07 pm MT at Colorado Springs World Arena. In action on Halloween Friday (Oct. (Wcha.com)
I DO, I DO: Zoo and gardens set stage for wedding Nov 2, 2008
In June 2007, Todd traveled to Grand Forks, N.D., to study linguistics at the University of North Dakota for 10 weeks. On the first day, a pretty coed named Sarah Titkemeier showed up in a bright orange Gator T-shirt. (Florida Times-Union)
Democratic National Committee: Gov. Howard Dean to Get Out the Vote This Weekend in North Dakota, Minnesota, Washington and Oregon Nov 1, 2008
(Logo: ) On Saturday, Dean will headline rallies with Senators Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan, Congressman Earl Pomeroy and gubernatorial candidate Tim Mathern in Grand Forks and Fargo, North Dakota ... SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Grand Forks, ND GRAND FORKS VOTE FOR CHANGE EARLY VOTE RALLY Alerus Center 1200 S 42nd St Grand Forks, ND Event Time: 10:30 AM US Senators Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan, Congressman Earl Pomeroy, North Dakota Democratic Party Chairman Bob Strauss and gubernatorial candidate Tim... (PR Newswire)
Extend a helping hand to troubled parents Nov 1, 2008
There are centers located in Dickinson, Williston, Bismarck-Mandan, Minot, Valley City, Fargo and Grand Forks, and there are often classes and support groups available in surrounding communities. For more information, visit. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Frightfully Familiar Nov 1, 2008
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - For the fourth time in seven games, s winless mens hockey team held a lead at a point in the third period. The three previous times ended with the Badgers failing to find the win column. (BadgerNation.com)
Louis M. Henkenius, 54 Nov 1, 2008
He graduated from Wyndmere High School, Wyndmere, ND in 1972, and then received his B. A. Degree in Speech Pathology at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks in 1976 and his Masters Degree in Audiology from Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO in 1978. Louis M. Henkenius, 54 Advertisement. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Xcel Energy planning new wind farms in ND, Minn Nov 1, 2008
It provides power to Fargo, West Fargo, Minot, Grand Forks and some smaller communities near those cities. Xcel and enXco also plan to build a 201-megawatt wind farm in Nobles County, in southwestern Minnesota, within the next two years, utility officials said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
'Gov. Howard Dean to Campaign for Change in North Dakota, Says Democratic National Committee' Oct 31, 2008
Continues National Get Out the Vote Push WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Saturday, November 1st DNC Chairman Howard Dean will campaign on behalf of the Obama-Biden ticket in Grand Forks and Fargo, North Dakota ... Grand Forks, ND GRAND FORKS VOTE FOR CHANGE EARLY VOTE RALLY Alerus Center 1200 S 42nd St Grand Forks, ND Event Time: 10:30 AM * For more information, contact Michael Czin at. (PR Newswire)
Political Notebook Oct 31, 2008
LOADING Oct 31, 2008 - 04:05:28 CDT By BRIAN DUGGANBismarck Tribune The North Dakota GOP wants the Democratic-NPL Party to move a Saturday campaign rally in Grand Forks because the Republican Party says it will interfere with voters casting early ballots in the same building as the rally. Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean will speak at a 10:30 a.m. get-out-the-vote rally inside the Alerus Center in Grand Forks ... Peter Welte, the state attorney general for Grand Forks County,... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hostile campaign for school superintendent Oct 31, 2008
Laird, 57, teaches science at a Grand Forks alternative high school, which helps students who have previously dropped out of school. He lives in the rural Grand Forks County community of Thompson. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Wahpeton loses to Shanley Oct 30, 2008
East Grand Forks def. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, 23-25, 25-21, 25-12, 25-21. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
City to offer credit card payment process Oct 30, 2008
At Tuesdays regular meeting, commissioners chose Automated Financial Service Inc. (AFS) of Grand Forks to provide the credit car service that is to begin Jan. 1, 2009 ... I can drive to Grand Forks if I have some issues, City Auditor John Kautzman said prior to Tuesdays meeting ... The other reason behind Kautzmans support for AFS is the company recently implemented the payment program for the city of Grand Forks. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Residents get out and vote early Oct 30, 2008
Stark and Grand Forks counties also are offering early voting this election, but Williams County Auditor Beth Innis chose not to pursue the idea in Williston. Innis is, however, finding reasons to use early voting in the future. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Local voting numbers increasing as election day is drawing near Oct 29, 2008
According to a news story on the AP wire, early voting is proving popular in Grand Forks County ... While the North Dakota Legislature approved the option of early voting in 2003, this is the first year it has been used in Grand Forks County ... Grand Forks County Auditor Debbie Nelson had predicted that 3,000 to 3,500 people would vote early for the general election, but said Tuesday she may have to raise that estimate. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Price of naming rights going up Oct 29, 2008
LOADING Oct 29, 2008 - 04:05:22 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - It's costing more to buy naming rights to a building, but there are more options, including naming rights inside the building. Alerus Financial paid $3 million for changing the name of the Grand Forks events center from the Aurora to the Alerus Center in 2000 ... Now the proposed Grand Forks wellness center seeks $5 million for the same privilege. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Time for a change at DPI Oct 29, 2008
Now 25 High 62 Low 19. Change can be a good thing. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Rainfall slows beet harvest, construction Oct 29, 2008
"Sometimes, it's just a matter of the way the pattern gets set up, and we get a little bit more precipitation than normal," said Brad Hopkins, meteorologist at the National Weather Service, Grand Forks. "When you compare it to the average, yes, it's high. But when you're looking over a longer period of time, that all balances out.". (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Wisconsin, Minnesota Duluth Set to Meet in National Title Rematch this Weekend in Madison; All Eight WCHA Teams Engage in Conference play Oct 29, 2008
In addition to the UW vs UMD series, Minnesota State (4-3-1, 1-2-1-1 WCHA) will entertain Bemidji State (1-5-2, 0-4-0-0 WCHA) at All Seasons Arena on Friday at 7:07 pm CT and Saturday at 3:07 pm CT, Minnesota (5-2-1, 4-1-1-1 WCHA) and St. Cloud State (4-2-2, 1-2-1-1 WCHA) will play at Ridder Arena at 6:07 pm CT on Friday and then back at the National Hockey Center on Saturday at 7:07 pm CT), and North Dakota (5-2-1, 2-1-1-0 WCHA) will host Ohio State (4-4-0, 2-4-0-0 WCHA) at Ralph Engelstad... (Wcha.com)
Are you severe winter weather aware? Oct 28, 2008
He said he s heard of many people who leave home for a drive to Grand Forks, Fargo or Minot and they don t even have a winter coat with them, or boots, or gloves or a hat even though it is wintertime in North Dakota. Heisler urges - be smart - dress for the season. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Xcel Energy to replace pipe brand Oct 28, 2008
Lund said the lines are within the utility's Fargo and Grand Forks service areas. She said she did not have an estimate on replacement costs. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Give Max Laird your consideration Oct 28, 2008
Challenging Sanstead is Max Laird, a Grand Forks teacher. The question voters must ask themselves is whether Laird's voice can make the case for students and teachers. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
UMD, MSU to Host SCSU, UM in First WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase Nov. 1 at Xcel Energy Center; Minnesota, Alaska Anchorage Post Big Weekends Oct 28, 2008
1 as Michigan Tech (1-3-0, 0-2-0 WCHA) hosts Alaska Anchorage (4-1-1, 1-0-1 WCHA) at John MacInnes Student Ice Arena (4,128) in Houghton, North Dakota (1-3-0, 1-1-0 WCHA) entertains Wisconsin (0-5-1, 0-3-1 WCHA) at Ralph Engelstad Arena (11,634) in Grand Forks, and Rocky Mountain rivals Colorado College (4-0-2, 2-0-0 WCHA) and Denver (4-1-0, 2-0-0 WCHA) hook-up in a home-and home set. The Pioneers will host the Tigers on Friday at Magness Arena (6,026), with the second game then being played on... (Wcha.com)
Coyotes cross-country second at state Oct 28, 2008
1, Bismarck 34; 2, Williston 114; 3, Bismarck Century, 138; 4, West Fargo 153; 5, Minot 154; 6, Jamestown 160; 7, Grand Forks Central 178; 8, Fargo South 201; 9, Dickinson 213; 10, Fargo North 238; 11, Fargo Shanley-Oak Grove, 257; 12, Turtle Mountain 372; 13, Grand Forks Red River 388; 14, Devils Lake 455; 15, Valley City 458; 16, Mandan 485; 17, Wahpeton 656 ... West Fargo 81; 3, Dickinson 107; 4, Minot, 112; 5, Fargo South, 137; 6, Bismarck Century, 147; 7, Wahpeton, 230; 8, Jamestown 247; 9,... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Tribal abortion ban resolution questioned Oct 27, 2008
The resolution was adopted by four tribal council members Sept. 17, the Grand Forks Herald reported, saying it got a copy of the resolution from the tribal headquarters ... "In recent years, no abortions of any kind have been performed" there, said Ray Grandbois, associate area director of IHS in Aberdeen, S.D., in an e-mail to the Grand Forks Herald. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Eriksmoen column: North Dakota's third governor was an independent Oct 26, 2008
While farming in Grand Forks County, Shortridge soon realized that many of the problems he experienced in Missouri also existed here; farmers were being financially squeezed by the railroads and large elevators. In the 1880s, the Dakota Farmers Alliance was formed. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Business digest Oct 26, 2008
The Minot lab is the third assistive technology lab the department has established in the state, after Bismarck and Grand Forks. All labs are intended to build awareness of potential solutions to disability-related issues that affect the state's workforce. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Democrats see opportunity to control N.D. Senate Oct 26, 2008
One of the state's most hotly contested Senate races is for the open seat in District 42 in Grand Forks. The race pits two newcomers to North Dakota politics: Democrat Mac Schneider, cousin to insurance commissioner candidate Jasper Schneider, and Republican Nate Martindale, a 24-year-old recent graduate of the University of North Dakota who served as the school's student president. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Man charged in Larimore standoff appears in court Oct 25, 2008
LOADING Oct 25, 2008 - 04:05:59 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - A man arrested after an early morning standoff in Larimore is facing charges ranging from terrorizing to drunken driving. Branden Kuck, 24, of Deer River, Minn. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Runway delay extends landfill life Oct 25, 2008
LOADING Oct 25, 2008 - 04:05:59 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - A delay in the construction of a new runway at the Grand Forks airport means new life for the city landfill. Grand Forks Public Works Director Todd Feland says the landfill apparently will be allowed to stay open until next summer. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Business people Oct 25, 2008
Greed is the catalyst, for sure, but the root cause is Americans' insatiable penchant for self-actualization through the accumulation of stuff. Take Primary Mortgage Insurance (PMI), for example. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Man is arrested after a standoff Oct 24, 2008
LOADING Oct 24, 2008 - 04:05:14 CDT LARIMORE (AP) - A man was arrested after an early morning standoff with officers responding to a report that he struck his wife and fired a weapon, Grand Forks County officials said. Branden Kuck, 24, was taken into custody about 3 a.m. Assistant State's Attorney David Jones said he was expected to appear in court Friday to face at least three felony charges. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Airport boss is stepping down Oct 24, 2008
LOADING Oct 24, 2008 - 04:05:14 CDT FARGO (AP) - The Grand Forks airport is looking for a new executive director. Steve Johnson says he will step down in January after 18 years at the airport. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
N.D. Supreme Court rejects farmer's bond claim Oct 23, 2008
It had elevators in southwestern North Dakota and in East Grand Forks, Minn ... They sold more than $300,000 worth of barley to the East Grand Forks elevator ... The Supreme Court ruled that the East Grand Forks elevator was not covered by the North Dakota bond. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Businessman, local politician, character - Kurtz will be remembered Oct 23, 2008
One of Devils Lake s most controversial figures passed away early Tuesday morning in Grand Forks. Former City Commissioner Balzer Kurtz died from a heart attack he suffered late last week, and his passing had the entire community buzzing Tuesday morning. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
