LOCAL BUSINESS
Motor Coach Industries lays off 10 N.D. employees
The action was due to line rate adjustments, dependent on market conditions and customer demand; 30 other employees were laid off in October.By Ryan Johnson , November 07, 2009
Alerus acquires more Twin Cities banks
Grand Forks-based Alerus Financial has acquired another Twin Cities bank, the company announced Friday.By Ryan Johnson , November 06, 2009
New 'Cash for Clunkers' for appliances
First, it was motor vehicles; now, the federal government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program wants consumers to invest in energy-efficient refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers.By James R. Johnson , November 05, 2009
Homeless Connect joins with agencies, volunteers
Homeless Connect will join 27 local agencies and dozens of community volunteers to help those directly affected by or are at risk for homelessness from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 in Hope Evangelical Covenant Church in the Grand Cities Mall in Grand Forks.By Herald Staff Report , November 05, 2009
Minnesota burger joint settles with McDonald’s over ad
A Minnesota hamburger parlor that sued McDonald’s Corp. in federal court over the phrase, “Who’s your patty?” has settled the issue.By Associated Press , November 05, 2009
N.D. oil lease auction brings record $71.6 million
The state Land Department holds the auctions every three months. Land Commissioner Gary Preszler says this week's sale greatly exceeded the agency's expectations.By Associated Press , November 05, 2009
Fire guts Cowboy Corner Cafe in Sawyer, N.D.
A deputy sheriff in Ward County, Bob Roed, says the fire was reported about 10:20 p.m. He says the building's interior was gutted but that the concrete block structure is still standing.By Associated Press , November 05, 2009
Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway to buy Burlington Northern railroad
By Samantha Bonkamp , November 03, 2009
N.D. oil officials: 2010 expected to be 'big year'
Oil production is picking up speed in western North Dakota, and officials say some new greener technology for drilling is being used.By Beth Wischmeyer , November 03, 2009
N.D. PSC considers Rolette County wind project
The North Dakota Public Service Commission is taking comments on a Rolette County wind project that would include 56 turbines.By Associated Press , November 03, 2009
Mi Mexico to open in old Hardee’s location
The former Hardee’s location at the southeast corner of DeMers Avenue and Washington Street soon will house a new Mexican restaurant.By James R. Johnson , November 02, 2009
MeritCare, Sanford Health merger creates largest rural nonprofit health system
By Patrick Springer , November 02, 2009
MeritCare chief executive officer retiring
Withe the merger with Sanford Health complete, MeritCare CEO Roger Gilbertson announced his retirement.By Associated Press , November 02, 2009
CORRECTION: People in Business brief Saturday
Correction: Dr. Jaci Cost has joined the staff of Advance Chiropractic Clinic in Grand Forks, not Fargo as listed on Saturday’s Page D2.By Herald Staff Report , November 02, 2009
Survey: Midwest holiday sales slump expected (UPDATED)
A survey of business leaders and managers in nine Midwest and Plains states suggests holiday shoppers could be in a bah-humbug kind of mood this year.By Associated Press , November 02, 2009
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