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When Minnesota presents itself to the world, it doesn’t say, “Home of the Mall of America.” It says, “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” Likewise, North Dakota’s “Legendary” moniker has nothing to do with the number of oil rigs now pumping.

By Tom Dennis , June 19, 2013

Jean (Waag) Seymour

July 16, 1918 - April 11, 2013

VISALIA, Calif. - Jean (Waag) Seymour, 94, Visalia, died Thursday, April 11 in her home.

June 19, 2013

John R. Adamsen

Oct. 3, 1935 - June 16, 2013

GRAFTON, N.D. - John R. Adamsen, 77, Grafton, died Sunday in Lutheran Sunset Home.

June 19, 2013

Doris Sperling

June 17, 2013

MINOT, N.D. - Doris Sperling, 84, Minot, formerly Langdon, N.D., died Monday.

June 19, 2013

Berniece Holden

Berniece Isabelle Holden, 87, of Grand Forks, ND died Saturday, June 15, 2013 in Valley Eldercare Center, Grand Forks.

Berniece was born February 26, 1926 in Lake Park, MN, the daughter of Oscar and Mathilda (Marshall) Moen. Berniece moved to Ayr, ND with her family in 1926. She attended Ayr School for eleven and one half years, graduating from Page (ND) High School in 1945. Berniece played on the Ayr Rifles high school girls basketball team that won five State Championships from 1939 - 1944. She also worked with her parents in the Page Hotel and Café.

June 19, 2013

Anna Marie White

Anna Marie White, 59 of Grand Forks, ND died on June 16, 2013 at Altru Hospital surrounded by her family.

Anna was born on April 13, 1954 in Cavalier, ND the daughter of Duane “Badger” White and Doreen (Rousseau) White. She was raised and attended school in Walhalla, ND, graduating in 1973.

June 19, 2013

Eileen M. Siewert

70 of Buxton, ND passed away Monday June 17, 2013, after a short illness, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Eileen May Larson was born November 30, 1942 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of Roy and Antoinette (Compeau) Larson. She graduated from St. Thomas High School in St. Thomas, ND in 1960. Eileen married Paul Siewert on January 30, 1965 in Grafton, ND. They made their home in St. Thomas and raised 3 children. Eileen was employed as a telephone operator in Grafton. Paul and Eileen owned and operated Paul’s Hartz in St.Thomas for several years. In 1986, they moved to Buxton, ND and opened Buxton Hartz Store and produced Paul’s Pintos Baked Beans. Eileen also was employed at Gaffney’s in Grand Forks and Marvin Windows in Grafton. Eileen volunteered as a Fire Bell, was a CCD teacher and a Cub Scout leader. She also served on the Altar Society for the St. Thomas Catholic Church for many years. She currently was a member of the Buxton Senior Center. Eileen loved her flowers and flower gardens. She loved baking banana bread and many other goodies. Her greatest joy was watching her 7 grandchildren grow.

June 19, 2013

Kent R. Larson

Kent R. Larson age 76 of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Monday, June 17th, 2013 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND

Kent Richard Larson was born on July 20, 1936 in Grand Forks, ND the son of Oswald and Helene (Chapman) Larson. Kent grew up and attended school in East Grand Forks, graduating from Central High School.

June 19, 2013

Mojito-inspired chicken: Top off your chicken with Grilled Corn Salsa

A few years ago, Tony and I were wondering what we should cook over the Memorial weekend. We knew we wanted to try something different and that we wanted to grill.

By Tony and Sarah Nasello , June 18, 2013

James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.

By Brian Mahoney , June 18, 2013

PREP BASKETBALL: Boys, girls state tournaments will flip order of appearance.

The order of the North Dakota Class B basketball seasons returns to girls first, boys last in 2014-15.

By Tom Mix , June 18, 2013

North Dakota prep athletics to adopt the use of video replay

The North Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors voted 8-1 on Tuesday to approve the adoption of using video replay from the official overhead goal camera during state hockey tournaments starting in 2013-14.

By Tom Mix , June 18, 2013

THE EATBEAT: Three for one

Marilyn reviews three Bismarck eateries.

By Marilyn Hagerty , June 18, 2013

Fargo welcomes bishop-elect: Monsignor John Folda to be ordained in Wednesday Mass

Monsignor John Folda, to be ordained Wednesday as bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fargo, is the first new U.S. bishop named by the new pope, Francis, said the Rev. Jeffrey Eickhoff.

By Stephen J. Lee , June 18, 2013

COLLEGE CLIPBOARD: Track & field,

News from local college sports

By Herald Staff Report , June 18, 2013