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UAS summit features history, future of unmanned aircraft
Throughout the history of aerospace, new technology has first been used for reconnaissance and information gathering before being extended to other uses over the battlefield, Maj. Gen. James Poss said Tuesday in Grand Forks at the sixth annual UAS Action Summit.
RELATED CONTENTGrand Forks Air Force Base reports lower economic impact after tankers left
The economic impact of Grand Forks Air Force Base continued to slip in fiscal year 2011, when the number of active duty military members at the base dropped to its lowest levels in decades. Base officials released the latest economic impact report earlier this month, pegging total impact at $189.3 million, a 29 percent reduction from the year before and 46 percent less than five years before.
RELATED CONTENTPrivate fitness clubs unfazed by massive Grand Forks Park District club
The Grand Forks area has experienced something of a fitness boom in the past decade, with private fitness clubs and gyms opening all across town. That includes Snap Fitness, a franchise of 24-hour clubs that gained its second location in the city when a new facility opened in 2007 at 4571 S. Washington St. But the privately owned Snap Fitness will soon have to contend with a new heavyweight in Grand Forks’ health scene scheduled to open just across the street — the massive $25 million Choice Health and Fitness Center.
RELATED CONTENTUND investment students beat market, other schools 
In a given year, only 20 percent of professional investors are able to outperform the market. But UND students relatively new to the world of investing were able to do that three of the past five years, and also posted a better rate of return than the Standard & Poor 500 index during the first three months of 2012.
RELATED CONTENTGroup works to bring community health care center to Grand Forks
Alliance for Healthcare Access heading up effort to build facility to provide care to uninsured, underinsured residents
Even with a strong economy and relatively low unemployment, a growing number of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks residents are unable to afford basic medical care that could prevent a costly emergency room visit down the road. But a group of 20 local agencies, including Altru Health System, Sanford Health and the Third Street Clinic, is working to build a community health center that could help close the gap and ensure more families, children and individuals get the care they need but often can’t afford.
UND ranked among greenest colleges
Princeton Review cites efficient buildings, academics
Recent building projects with sustainable, energy-efficient designs helped UND make the list of the nation’s greenest higher-education institutions for the second year in a row. That includes a complete overhaul and addition to the Education Building completed last year, putting the building on track to achieve Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
Grand Forks candidates set for June election
A mix of incumbents and newcomers will vie for Grand Forks political offices in the June 12 election. Candidates had until 4 p.m. Friday to submit nominating petitions to get on the ballot. City residents will elect the mayor this summer, as well as four of the seven Grand Forks City Council members and two of the five Grand Forks Park Board commissioners. The winners will be elected to four-year terms. The municipal judge also will be on the ballot.
RELATED CONTENTUp, up and away for Grand Forks International Airport boardings
Record boardings at the Grand Forks airport leads to parking shortage. Executive Director Patrick Dame credits added flights, growth in state.
RELATED CONTENTUND VP finalist touts Grand Forks ties
A candidate for UND’s new vice president position said Tuesday that his ties to the community and work with the city of Grand Forks’ communication department have prepared him for the job, even if he is the only finalist who lacks a master’s degree and experience working for a university.
RELATED CONTENTRental bikes could be coming to Grand Forks
Online survey launched to gauge public interest
Rentable bikes could soon join buses on the list of public transportation options in Grand Forks if there is enough community interest, the city’s Greenway Specialist Kim Greendahl said Friday.
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Dalrymple on the issues
The Herald presents Part 2 of an interview with Lt. Gov. Jack Dalrymple, who’ll take office as North Dakota governor next month
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