ND Senate pushes ahead to dismantle State Board of Higher Education 
After a third attempt, Senate lawmakers successfully passed a resolution proposing a constitutional change to remove the State Board of Higher Education and replace it with a full-time three-member committee.
By TJ Jerke , April 22, 2013
Fed leader: Stubborn, slow turnaround for unemployment rate
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, speaking in Grand Forks on Tuesday, projected continued unemployment rates near 7 percent through next year.
By Christopher Bjorke , April 02, 2013
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Thursday's results
March 22, 2013
Norway-North Dakota oil connection continues to grow with new UND exchange
The Norway-North Dakota connection founded by 19th-century immigrants and “greased” by more recent ties in oil development continues to grow, as UND and the University of Bergen, Norway, look to establish a student, faculty and research exchange.
By Chuck Haga , March 19, 2013
COLLEGE HOCKEY: St. Cloud sweeps Denver
St. Cloud State’s Ben Hanowski and Drew LeBlanc had a goal and two assists each as the Huskies beat Denver 5-1 on Saturday to earn a share of the lead in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
By Associated Press , January 19, 2013
Deputies searching for Grand Forks man who fled on foot
Dustin Cody Desjarlais, 25, last was seen running between homes in the Irongate Court area west of Interstate 29 and south of U.S. Highway 2 on the northwest area of Grand Forks.
By Stephen J. Lee , January 14, 2013
Policy and politics quiet in Capitol, but still there
It is a busy, busy time in legislative offices these days.
Some legislators and employees are packing up to leave after election losses or voluntary retirements. New folks are moving in. All remaining incumbents are shifting offices as House and Senate majorities change from Republican to Democrat.
By Don Davis , November 22, 2012
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Harvard spoils Travis Brewster's debut as UND coach
The postgame message was a little long. But there are things that need to be fixed after UND opened its women’s basketball season Sunday against Harvard, which left the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center with a 65-52 win before 1,450 fans.
By Wayne Nelson , November 11, 2012
Konnie Wightman, Mandan, N.D., letter: Kirsten Baesler excels in K-12 experience
I watched in awe as Baesler campaigned for a new middle school in Mandan, became a member of the Mandan School Board and ultimately its president. With her leadership, the board has made many improvements.
By Konnie Wightman , November 02, 2012
Minnesota mom enters plea to girl's 'diaper duty'
A Fridley, Minn., woman will let a judge decide her fate for allegedly making her daughter run outside in a diaper with her head shaved as punishment for a failing grade.
By Associated Press , October 23, 2012
PREP FOOTBALL: Late TD lifts Milnor-NS past Larimore
Larimore's undefeated season came to an end Saturday when Milnor-North Sargent scored with 49 seconds left to beat the Polar Bears 28-22 in the first round of the North Dakota Class A high school playoffs.
By Greg DeVillers, GF Herald , October 20, 2012
Former North Dakota Gov. George Sinner, Fargo, letter: ‘Crabtree for PSC"
He’s a candidate who deserves all of our support.
By George Sinner , October 13, 2012
Cynthia Moothart, Minneapolis, column: Voter ID amendment imposes huge costs
Proponents tell us that the elections amendment on the ballot this November is no big deal because the state will provide a free ID card to anyone currently without one.
But a closer look shows that passing the amendment would mean much more — with serious consequences for taxpayers in Polk County, Minn., among others.
By Cynthia Moothart , October 10, 2012
Tribe seeking bigger cut of ND oil tax money
The tax director of North Dakota's Three Affiliated Tribes says the tribe should get a bigger share of tax revenue from oil that's produced on the reservation.
By Associated Press , October 08, 2012
South Dakota Mines Hardrockers are keeping focus inward
South Dakota Mines coach Stacy Collins knows what he’s getting into. The first-year coach of the Hardrockers, who will take on UND on Thursday in the season opener at the Alerus Center, has spent 14 years coaching college football, most recently at Big Sky Conference member Portland State.
By Tom Miller , August 28, 2012
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