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Mona Bjerkness
Sept. 8, 1953 - May 15, 2013

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - Mona Bjerkness, 59, Thief River Falls, died Wednesday in Oakland Park Communities.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)

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Dalrymple names new labor commissioner
Gov. Jack Dalrymple on Thursday appointed Bismarck attorney Bonnie Storbakken as the state’s new labor commissioner. Storbakken will begin May 27, replacing current commissioner Tony Weiler, who will become the executive director of the State Bar Association of North Dakota.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

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Stenehjem has May 29 deadline to respond to abortion suit
North Dakota’s attorney general has until May 29 to respond to a complaint filed against the state Wednesday alleging a recently passed anti-abortion law violates the state constitution. AG Wayne Stenehjem said Thursday that he has instructed three of his attorneys to research the complaint
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

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Study on declining Minnesota moose numbers switches focus to calves
The Minnesota DNR has started the second phase of its ambitious study to determine why the state's moose population is declining so rapidly. In a $1.2 million study earlier this winter, researchers attached high-tech GPS collars to adult moose. Last week, they began collaring newborn moose calves.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Minnesota Public Radio News - News

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GEORGE WILL: Absolute power is corrupting absolutely
Leaving aside the seriousness of lawlessness, and the corruption of our civic culture by the professionally pious, this past week has been amusing.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Washington Post - Columns

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Calm winds helping northwestern Minnesota fire fight; cleanup begins
Calm winds were allowing 40-some fire departments to get control of a wildfire that has scorched more than 7,100 acres in three counties since Tuesday. Evacuees were allowed to return to their homes in the area at noon Thursday, and cleanup began for some residents.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

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Study: Grand Forks library is busier, smaller
The Grand Forks Public Library is managing a larger collection with less money and space than other similarly sized libraries, according to a consulting firm.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News

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THE LIST: Willie Nelson ... Lorie Line ... Mike Hanna
Country music legend Willie Nelson will perform at 8 p.m. tonight at Shooting Star Casino at Mahnomen, Minn. Officials say the concert is sold out.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - Accent

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Obama vows sustained effort on military sex abuse
President Barack Obama said Thursday the nation's military leaders told him they are "ashamed" of their failure to end sexual abuse in the armed services. Obama pledged to "leave no stone unturned" in the effort to halt the abuse, which he said undermines the trust the military needs to be effective.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Associated Press - News

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PBS says rapper Diddy will not appear on 'Downton Abbey'
Music mogul and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs will not be appearing in British period TV drama "Downton Abbey," U.S. broadcaster PBS said on Wednesday, despite tweets saying he would be joining the hit show's upcoming season.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - - Accent

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DNR to proceed with plans for Fort Snelling school
The Department of Natural Resources is moving ahead with a proposal for an environmental learning charter school at Fort Snelling.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - - News

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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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