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Community Alcohol Abuse Prevention Presentation/Conversation set for Monday, April 29
Grand Forks area residents are invited to attend an alcohol abuse prevention presentation and open forum by nationally renowned experts Linda Major and Jason Kilmer, at 7 p.m., Monday, April 29, in th...
4/26/13 at 3:48 PM
April Events
Saturday, April 20th come out to the Purpur Arena with yourchildren age birth-7,for a Hands on Learning Fair. 10 Am- 1Pm Fun learning activities, parent information displays and hear the Mayor's pr...
4/13/13 at 1:01 PM The Stutman Group 2/4/13 at 11:30 AM
November Events with PIC 11/10/12 at 4:12 PM
Prescription Drug Primer: What you need to know about Hydrocodone or "Hydros"
The following information was taken from the January Grand Forks Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition newsletter. If you would like to be more involved in reducing underage drinking and high-risk alco...
4/2/13 at 2:11 PM Teens, Drugs and Society 1/4/11 at 11:00 AM
Emmy's Story - Rebel with a Cause 10/27/10 at 9:00 AM
Alcohol, a Three-Headed Monster
Alcoholism is an issue in the United States that most people try to understand. In the class Neurochemistry, the chemical world often bumps heads with the psychological world. Alcohol abuse and ethano...
12/18/12 at 4:43 PM Animal models used to study alcoholism: What can we learn? 12/13/12 at 5:21 PM
Ethanol: A matter of perception? 12/11/12 at 9:23 PM
State fines methadone treatment centers
The state has ordered two Minneapolis drug treatment centers to pay a $1,200 fine on allegations they improperly dispensed the drug-treatment medicine methadone. The Minnesota Human Services Departme...
12/18/12 at 8:49 AM Jacob's Law namesake ready to help other youths 4/5/12 at 4:48 AM
Jacob's Law signed to report child abuse 4/4/12 at 2:27 PM
Sexual Abuse Problems without a Church Hierarchy
It's no secret that the media has pointed to difficulties within the Roman Catholic Church's dealings (or lack thereof) with respect to wayward priests. Also, within Orthodoxy here in America, we have...
12/10/12 at 8:18 PM Engaging the ELCA in Post-Measure 3 Dialogue 6/18/12 at 2:54 AM
I'll pray for you Monsignor...
Today I want to share a story of accountability. When folks do bad things we want them held accountable for their actions. That is the way of civilized society - we all agree to operate under a set of...
7/27/12 at 10:30 PM Will you do nothing? 7/13/12 at 7:05 AM
How is a cuss word born? 7/7/12 at 9:34 PM
Defining Music Therapy... in Residential Facilities
There's been a lot going on in the schools I serve lately - we're hurtling towards the end of the academic year at the speed of light, it seems, and my kids at the ND School for the Blind and the ND S...
5/9/12 at 5:07 PM
Funding available for alcohol-free parties
North Dakota communities and organizations can apply for $1,000 in funding for alcohol-free New Years Eve events. The North Dakota Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Substance...
11/17/10 at 5:35 PM Interesting legislative meeting Thursday 9/15/10 at 11:07 AM
Session addresses generational differences in workplace 9/9/10 at 11:39 AM
Open Mic at Toasty Beavers, Ox Trot and First Friday events.
Hey! Look at this you karaoke fans, Toasty Beavers is hosting an open mic tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 28 for musicians, comedians, poets, etc. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. and performances will begin at 9 p.m...
9/28/10 at 11:51 AM
Chance to turn in unused or expired medications
This is not necessarily related to finances but I saw an article and thought it was important to write about. Saturday, 9/25 there will be collection sites to turn in unused or expired medications. Th...
9/24/10 at 1:47 PM
Heroes and Villains
One of the top 5 most-viewed stories on our site today has been the sad tale of the complete wackjob who glued a cat to the local interstate. The idea that the person who did this likely lives within ...
1/13/10 at 12:00 AM
Remembering Mitch
The late Mitch Hedberg is going to be honored with a golf tournament next month in Oakdale, Minnesota. If there's a joke in there somewhere, the Minnesota-born comedian would have found it. Jok...
8/23/09 at 2:49 AM
In Need of a Higher Power
Belief in someone greater than ourselves is not just a religious principle, it’s the cornerstone of good character. When you believe in a greater power, you relieve yourself of ego and arroganc...
7/1/09 at 10:30 AM
