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Legislative notebook: Senate OKs nickel gasoline tax increase
Minnesota senators voted Friday to raise the state gasoline tax 5 cents in the next few years.
Saturday, May, 11, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

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Charles Barkie
Charles Barkie, 94, Grand Forks, ND passed away May 8, 2013 at Valley Eldercare, Grand Forks, ND.

Charles was born April 19, 1919 in Bull Butte Township, Williams County. He was the 7th son of 10 children born to George and Mary (Shahain) Barkie. He grew up and attended school in rural Williston, ND. He left home at the age of 16 looking for work. He joined the C. C. Camp and worked there for 2 years. Then he came to Eastern North Dakota and worked for a farmer the next 5 years. He married Delores Joyce Kenmir September 15, 1940. In 1942 he started working for the Great Northern Railway, which became Burlington Northern Sante Fe as a section hand, machine operator, and the last 25 years as yard foreman retiring on May 1, 1980 for a total of 38 years. On December 29, 1976 he married Betty (Karver) Piche.
Saturday, May, 11, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)

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RYAN BAKKEN: Burger stand nets $1,600 bid for annual pre-opening day meal
Friday’s price of the Wagon Master burger was not from days gone by. Tom Campbell was the lone customer Friday, 24 hours before today’s opening to the public. He paid $1,600 for Westside Drive-In’s version of the Big Mac.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News

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Body of missing St. Paul woman found battered, nude
Court documents say the body of a missing St. Paul woman was battered and naked when it was recovered from the Mississippi River. The body of 30-year-old Kira Steger (STEG'-ur) was recovered from the river in downtown St. Paul Wednesday.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - - News

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Woman rescued after 17 days in Bangladesh rubble
For 17 days, the seamstress lay trapped in a dark basement pocket beneath thousands of tons of wreckage as temperatures outside climbed into the mid-90s F. She rationed food and water. She banged a pipe to attract attention. She was fast losing hope of ever making it out alive.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Associated Press - News

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HELPING HANDS: Letter carriers' food drive ... Children's Miracle Network ... Wheelchair Collection Drive
The Association of Letter Carriers Local 517 in Grand Forks is holding in a nationwide food drive. Place nonperishable goods in a paper bag found in your mailbox or use your own bag and leave them for your carrier to pickup with the mail Saturday.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News

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THE LIST: Rosie Sauvageau ... Shimmy Mob ... Sue Burke
Rosie Sauvageau, a singer/songwriter from Fargo (and also Miss North Dakota 2012), will perform at 8 tonight as part of the Backstage Project at the Empire Arts Center.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Accent

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CHRIS FAULKNER: All benefit at very little cost: That’s fracking
America is in the midst of an energy renaissance that’s transforming entire communities.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Columns

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5 recipes inspired by fiction
Reading is one of my favorite past times. I love learning about new worlds, new cultures and new ways of life as I’m drawn into the lives of the characters about whom I’m reading. A fun way to enhance the experience is by making some of the foods featured in the stories.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Forum News Service - Accent

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Wash produce well to avoid foodborne illnesses
A quick rinse under the faucet removes all the yucky stuff from an apple – right? According to a new study released in March by the Centers for Disease Control, 46 percent of foodborne illnesses come from produce.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Forum News Service - Accent

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A lighter, foolproof take on barbecued chicken
I set myself the task of coming up with a recipe for a leaner version of barbecue chicken that somehow still boasted the most lovable aspects of the classic version — a mouth-watering sauce and an element of crunch.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Associated Press - Accent

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THE EATBEAT: Free popcorn, much more at the Ground Round
Two-for-one burgers on Tuesday evenings and free popcorn anytime are big draws for the Ground Round. It’s a Grill and Bar in a row of restaurants near Columbia Mall, and it seems to be thriving even with the arrival of new neighbors including the Olive Garden.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Accent

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GERALD COMBS JR.: Editorial targets Shirvani for telling truth
Forum Communications’ management tried shooting the messenger in the editorial calling for the resignation of Hamid Shirvani as chancellor of the North Dakota University System.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Columns

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Judge won’t reverse Anderson Seed ruling
An Aberdeen, S.D., district judge has denied a request to reverse a ruling that makes Ray Martinmaas of Orient, S.D., eligible for a bond payment in the Anderson Seed Co. insolvency. The request was made by three managers of prominent grain elevator companies in the state.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Agweek - News

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Grand Forks John Deere dealer shifts focus to training
The True North Equipment Co., a four-store John Deere dealer network based in Grand Forks, is charting a new course, shifting away from traditional store managers and focusing heavily on training.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Agweek - News

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Legislative notebook: House passes anti-bullying bill
Minnesota schools would be forced to adopt policies against bullying under a bill Minnesota representatives passed 72-57 Monday night. “Every kid deserves to wake up in the morning ... and go to a school they are excited to go to,” Rep. Jim Davnie, DFL-Minneapolis, said.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

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Duluth mulls regulations for growing food truck business
Jonathan Reznick’s not exactly your stereotypical businessman. You won’t find him bad-mouthing a proposed city ordinance that would jack up fees and require stricter regulation of food trucks like the one he operates in Duluth.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

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Actuarial profession provides ‘clear path to promotion’
Brad Bartle’s favorite actuary joke goes a little like this: “What’s the difference between an introvert actuary and an extrovert actuary? The introvert looks at his shoes while he’s talking and the extrovert looks at the other person’s shoes.”
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

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Local food shelves aim to provide healthier options for clients
When people think of donating food, images of canned vegetables, boxes of cereal and other nonperishable items may pop into their heads.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News

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OUTDOOR RECIPIES: Brandied caribou steaks
Caribou isn’t exactly common in this part of the world but this recipe from Kris Winkelman’s “Ultimate Wild Game and Fish Cookbook” would work with just about any other wild game, from venison to elk, moose or antelope, as well. The key, Winkelman says, is to only cook the wild game steaks to medium rare for the finest flavor. Overcooking is the biggest mistake people make when preparing wild game.
Sunday, May, 05, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Outdoors

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