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VIDEO: Three-year-old giving hope while running in Fargo Marathon Youth Run
Runners of nearly every age and every state will participate in this weekend's Fargo Marathon. The festivities get started tomorrow night with the World's Largest Youth Run. And if you need any extra inspiration, look any further than Annabelle Hannig.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - - News

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EPA taking comments on ND air pollution matter
Environmental groups say the federal government should order two coal-fired power plants in western North Dakota to use more sophisticated pollution-control technology, but state officials say the matter already has been settled and no more debate is needed.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - - News

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6-year-old boy undergoes heart transplant in Rochester, Minn.
A 6-year-old boy who has spent the last six months in intensive care has undergone heart transplant surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - - News

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Alec N. Moe
Sept. 23, 1939 - May 12, 2013

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - Alec N. Moe, 73, Thief River Falls, died Sunday in his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)

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Rush of same-sex marriages expected Aug. 1 in Minnesota
City officials in Minnesota are making plans for a rush of marriages on Aug. 1, when the new state law legalizing same-sex unions takes effect.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - - News

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Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party
The Justice Department is opening a criminal investigation of the Internal Revenue Service just as another probe concludes that lax management enabled agents to improperly target tea party groups for extra scrutiny when they applied for tax exempt status.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Associated Press - News

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A sweet start to spring with fruit punch cupcakes
Bright citrusy flavors. Splashes of colorful sugary confetti. Rich creamy frosting flecked with berries. These cupcakes have it all and are a perfect way to welcome spring.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Associated Press - Accent

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Marian Gunstinson
Marian J. Gunstinson, 89, of Fisher, MN passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Riverview Health in Crookston, MN. She was currently residing at Hillcrest Senior Living Center in Red Lake Falls, MN

Marian was born May 11, 1924 in Grand Forks, ND to William and Mae (Gunness) Rutherford. She grew up in Key West, MN and graduated as salutatorian in 1942 from Fisher High School. Marian attended Normal Teacher Training in East Grand Forks, MN before teaching school in Bygland, MN. She also substitute taught in Fisher. Marian was united in marriage to Ervin Gunstinson on August 18, 1946 in Crookston. Sadly he passed away on December 1, 1997. She worked for many years at Beiswenger’s Jack & Jill grocery store in Fisher. Marian belonged to the Fisher American Legion Auxiliary #242 for 66 years, the Sons of Norway, St. Andrew’s Society of Fargo, ND, and she was a member of Fisher Lutheran Church and served as Treasurer for many years.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)

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Ardell T. Bestland
Ardell T. Bestland age 84 of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Monday, May 13th, 2013 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

Ardell Truman Bestland was born on January 22, 1929 in Grand Forks, the son of Theodore and Bergine (Egeland) Bestland. Ardell grew up in rural East Grand Forks, MN and attended Central High School in East Grand Forks. In 1950 he joined the United States Air Force and served his country until his discharge in 1954. He worked for the Grand Forks Airport and BK Air Spray for a number of years. He married Carole Anderson on December 23, 1958. He worked for the Grand Forks Airmotive as a mechanic and was a pilot that flew Airmail. On April 16, 1983 he was united in marriage to Virginia “Ginger” Vacura in Alexandria, MN. Ardell then worked for Minnkota Power as a chief pilot and was director of maintenance and an FAA certified mechanic.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)

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Mary Ellen Rolfes
Nov. 28, 1946 - May 12, 2013

MOORHEAD, Minn. - Mary Ellen Rolfes, 66, Moorhead, formerly Grand Forks, N.D., died Sunday in her home.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)

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Joshua Chaput
Sept. 21, 1986 - May 12, 2013

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Joshua Chaput, 26, Detroit Lakes, formerly Red Lake Falls, Minn., died Sunday in his home.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)

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Peavy, power lift White Sox over Twins
Adam Dunn and Dayan Viciedo homered to back another strong start from Jake Peavy and lead the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - AP Sports Writer - Sports

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Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes
A dozen years after a customer revolt forced Monsanto to ditch its genetically engineered potato, an Idaho company aims to resurrect high-tech spuds.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Associated Press - News

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MAC SCHNEIDER and KENTON ONSTAD: Questionable priorities weaken legislative session
With respect for our friends the majority leaders, if that’s the definition of getting the job done, we fully expect the people of North Dakota to decide someone else should do the job next session.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Columns

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Tougher drunken driving threshold recommended
States should cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half— from .08 blood alcohol level to .05_matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries, a federal safety board recommended Tuesday.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Associated Press - News

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PREP BASEBALL: Tuesday's results

Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Sports

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Grand Forks man charged with drug felonies
Nicholas Thorsen, the Grand Forks man present when Christian Bjerk ingested the synthetic hallucinogen in Thorsen’s home last June that killed Bjerk hours later, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to separate but related drug charges.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News

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Area officials weigh impact of same-sex marriage
People who process marriage license applications in Polk County anticipate little change due to Minnesota legalizing same-sex marriage. Michelle Cote, director of property records at the Polk County Government Center in Crookston, said she had received no inquiries about the law change by mid-day Tuesday.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News

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Gay couples ready for married rights
Minnesota gays and their supporters could not contain their enthusiasm during a 45-minute ceremony featuring Gov. Mark Dayton signing the historic legislation. An estimated 6,000 people crowded in front of the Capitol in temperatures topping 90 degrees to cheer Dayton.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

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Cando pasta plant to restart next week
The former Noodles by Leonardo pasta plant in Cando, N.D., will begin producing pasta next week, about six months after it closed its doors. Noodles by Leonardo, which had about 225 employees in 1989, employed about 30 when it closed in October. Most of the recent hires are former employees.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News

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