Tengesdal powers Minot past Central
Magicians running back rushes for 184 yards and 2 TDs
After both teams played the first week of the season without their star running back, one team’s tailback returned to the lineup Friday and the other team’s tailback did not.
The score was reflective of that at Cushman Field as Minot beat Grand Forks Central 23-0.
Vikings trade QB Rosenfels to Giants
Updated: 10:30 p.m.
The New York Giants have acquired quarterback Sage Rosenfels and running back Darius Reynaud from the Minnesota Vikings for undisclosed draft picks.
Shootin' par with the Predators
As new mission nears, life goes on at GF air base — and that includes a few rounds of golf.
Governor candidates show extremes at Minnesota State Fair debate
Minnesota's candidates for governor took it outside today for a raucous debate driven by talk over tax-hike proposals by two hopefuls and the hush-hush budget plan of the third.
Task force discusses Devils Lake flooding issues
Relocating part of the city of Minnewaukan, N.D., moving more water downstream without not sacrificing water quality, and finding additional means to store water upstream are key points that likely will be part of a White House interagency working group’s action plan for Devils Lake, which will be released Sept. 20.
D-G-F shuts out Green Wave
GLYNDON, Minn. — Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton got 110 yards on its first three plays of the season. The horse race turned to a dogfight and the Rebels used the ultimate litmus test of football toughness – the goal-line stand – to preserve a high school victory.
RELATED CONTENTSacred Heart falls to Ulen-Hitterdal in season opener
Troy Peterson is a wildcard for the Ulen-Hitterdal football team. The standout junior, wearing number 54, was split out wide on Friday night when he hauled in a backbreaking touchdown pass during the Spartans’ 30-15 season-opening win over East Grand Forks Sacred Heart.
RELATED CONTENTRiders offense breaks out
Johnstone, Hanson, Berg lead balanced Red River attack
Seven days removed from an offensive showing that included no points and three unsuccessful trips to the red zone, Grand Forks Red River bounced back in a big way.
Tengesdal powers Minot past Central
Magicians running back rushes for 184 yards and 2 TDs
After both teams played the first week of the season without their star running back, one team’s tailback returned to the lineup Friday and the other team’s tailback did not.
The score was reflective of that at Cushman Field as Minot beat Grand Forks Central 23-0.
Jury finds GF man guilty of sexual abuse
A 12-person jury in Grand Forks returned a guilty verdict Friday evening after a three-day trial of a man accused of having sexual contact with a girl over the course of nine years.
Grand Forks outdoor pools attract largest crowds since 1996
Grand Forks’ two public outdoor pools attracted about 32,500 swimmers this year, the highest total since 1996.
RELATED CONTENTPrices at the pump set to stay low for Labor Day
Extra fuel supply will keep prices from spiking as 31.4 million Americans plan to travel at least 50 miles this weekend
RELATED CONTENTPOLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Grant awarded to improve Fort Totten library services
North Dakota’s congressional delegation on Friday announced a $117,000 federal grant that will be used to improve library services in Fort Totten. Rep. Earl Pomeroy and Sens. Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan, all Democrats, said the money provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for the Spirit Lake Tribe will fund a literacy improvement program at Cankdeska Cikana Community College.
Grand Forks mission sets record
Officials appeal for more donations to handle influx
The Northlands Rescue Mission in Grand Forks set a record Thursday night with 126 people staying at the facility, officials said Friday.
Pawlenty tells FOX News government is like a 'drug dealer'
In an interview Thursday with Fox News' "Your World With Neil Cavuto," Pawlenty defended his order that seeks to limit his state's participation in the new health care overhaul law that makes available funds for states to try new medical models. The potential 2012 Republican presidential contender said it would be wrong to take the money.
RELATED CONTENTIs the GOP becoming the Tea Party?
The grass-roots network of fed-up conservative-libertarian voters displayed its power in its biggest triumph of the election year: the toppling of Sen. Lisa Murkowski in Alaska's GOP primary. Political novice Joe Miller is the fifth tea party insurgent to win a GOP Senate nominating contest, an upset that few, if any, saw coming.
RELATED CONTENTIntegration sessions to be held Wednesday
Two training sessions are scheduled next week for immigrants from African countries and Grand Forks community stakeholders to help integrate immigrants into the city.
Viking Elementary dedicates new playground
A new playground at Viking Elementary School will bear the name of a beloved physical education teacher who promoted fitness.
RELATED CONTENTEx-UND student sentenced for marriage fraud
Authorities say 23-year-old Jeffrey Goble agreed to marry 28-year-old Alma Numic for the money so she could obtain U.S. citizenship.
‘Double dip’ recession could hurt North Dakota
Two things drive North Dakota’s economy: agriculture and energy. We’ve known for a long time that the Upper Midwest is the breadbasket of the world. We now know how important North Dakota is to the energy needs of the world. And people always will need food and energy.
RELATED CONTENTTwin Cities band in GF on Thursday to promote album
Kazyak, an electric-folk-rock band that incorporates funky jazz, rootsy bluegrass and even elements of classical musical will play Thursday night at Crosstown Lounge in Grand Forks to promote its debut album “A Beautiful Brontosaurus.”
RELATED CONTENTJudge won't allow Libertarian candidates to be added to North Dakota ballot
The Libertarians wanted to run for two Grand Forks seats in the North Dakota House and a state Senate seat in Wahpeton.
Man arrested in alleged rape in north Fargo
A 49-year-old Fargo man was arrested this morning on suspicion of gross sexual imposition, police said.
Latest oil rig problem in the Gulf much different than BP spill
Unlike the blast that led to the massive BP spill, the latest oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico killed no one and sent no crude gushing into the water.
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VALLEY SOUNDGF to host seven-band town square concert, night of string bands at the Empire this month
There are a couple of downtown music events later this month that are worth keeping in mind if you want to hear some local music in Grand Forks. I just heard about this from Facebook – and for only $5, … Continue reading
9/4/10
PRAIRIE FIREN.D. Vietnam vet to be posthumously awarded Medal of Honor
A man stationed in North Dakota who died while serving in the Vietnam War will be posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor later this month – more than 40 years after his death, Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., announced Friday. Here’s a news release that Pomeroy sent out Friday afternoon: Washington, DC – Over forty years [...]
9/4/10
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA HOCKEYKoules commits to UND
UND received another verbal commitment from a forward who helped Team USA to gold at the Five Nations festival in Switzerland last month. First, it was Illinois forward Jack Rowe, now it is Los Angeles forward Miles Koules, a former … Continue reading
9/4/10
CAPITOL CHATTERGovernor candidate views likely will be moderated
The cold, windy Minnesota State Fair atmosphere sharply contrasted Friday with a heated governor candidate debate in which the three top contenders mixed it up like never before. The Minnesota Public Radio debate at the State Fair made it more obvious than ever that the two leading candidates agree on little and may show the [...]
9/3/10
THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND“Ask your government” update
The “ask your government” question I received for this weekend’s column was so complex that I asked multiple people to respond to it. Look for it in this weekend’s edition of the papers and right here on this blog on … Continue reading
9/3/10
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ON MY MINDDay 3 – Vision board
Today is Day 3 of Live A Better Life in 30 Days Challenge. Day 3 is about making your dreams, your wishes, your ideals, your deepest hopes and desires, your truest passions in life come alive visually. Using pictures to visually represent … Continue reading
9/4/10
THE NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS AND BEYOND2010 North Dakota mountain lion season is open
Open to North Dakota residents only. Season Dates: Firearms, archery: Opens: September 3, 2010. Closes: March 31, 2011. Pursue with hounds: Opens: December 1, 2010. Closes: March 31, 2011. View most current regulations. Mountain lion may only be hunted by North Dakota residents. The limit is one mountain lion per hunter per season. Kittens (mountain [...]
9/3/10
FLICKERTALES FROM THE HILLFACT CHECK: Berg ad takes positive tone, but lacks context
FARGO – The latest ad from GOP House challenger Rick Berg toes the line of being an attack ad, but without actually crossing it. Berg’s “Washington Way” ad portrays a striking contrast between Democratic-NPL incumbent Earl Pomeroy’s voting record and what Berg vows he’ll do for North Dakotans if elected to the U.S. House. Berg criticizes Pomeroy for [...]
9/3/10
OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOKDNR to offer two walleye proposals for Leech Lake
Fisheries officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer two proposals that would maintain or modify walleye regulations on Leech Lake. A public meeting to discuss those proposals will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13 … Continue reading
9/3/10
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