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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS UND Writers Conference features 'Great Conversation' with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley tonight
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jane Smiley will be the featured guest of a Great Conversation at 8 p.m., tonight, at the Chester Fritz Auditorium, with moderator Sally Pyle, director of UND's Honors pr...
Posted on 3/30/12 at 11:10 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY Updates
I am all through with Doctors appointments until March now..what a relief. I saw the eye Doctor, my eyes are healing well, everyday is getting better. I am still frustrated by the stupid reading glass...
Posted on 2/19/10 at 5:21 AM
No Smiley, but plenty of smiles for month of October 
Sorry, there won’t be any questions about Smiley the water tower in the October News Quiz. That’s because the Herald has reached its self-imposed limit of writing no more than 1 billion words on any single subject.
The last time any subject received as much media attention was in 1997, when we had some high water.
By Ryan Bakken , October 31, 2009
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‘Legends of Terror’ will bring spooky stories, ghoulish displays to Myra Museum on Halloween
Grand Forks’ pioneering Campbell family, the one that built the Campbell House that’s part of the Myra Museum, had three daughters who died young. All three are buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Forks. Only two of the graves are marked. Why?
October 30, 2009
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Joe LaPorte, Grand Forks, letter: New Smiley still needs a hat and a bow tie
Now that the old Smiley water tower has been torn down, a new Smiley water tower has been born.
By Joe LaPorte , October 11, 2009
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Rozean Osmundson, Myrtle Beach, letter: Yes, future generations can enjoy Smiley
I grew very sad as I learned and watched (over the Internet) the removal of Smiley, the water tower.
By Rozean Osmundson , October 11, 2009
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A final wink and a smile
Crews from Isler Contracting of Michigan began cutting away just before daybreak Wednesday to demolish the Smiley Water Tower in Grand Forks.
By Herald Staff Report , October 07, 2009
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1977-2009: The death of Smiley
The death of Smiley begins today in Grand Forks. In a day and a half the water tower, a beloved local landmark since it was painted in 1977, will be gone.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , October 07, 2009
Scott Olson, Grand Forks, letter: Don’t know (or care) much about history
It’s no surprise to me that the Smiley water tower is coming down. We all simply have to admit that our city government and most influential residents couldn’t care less about preserving our past.
October 01, 2009
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Smiley's demolition delayed until at least next week
The threat of high winds later this week has delayed the planned demolition of the Smiley water tower near the intersection of South Washington Street and DeMers Avenue in Grand Forks, according to the Grand Forks Public Information Office.
By Herald Staff Report , September 29, 2009
A SMILE AND A WINK: Smiley T. Water-Tower served city for many years
Smiley’s obituary follows, even though he’s not officially dead yet. That will come Thursday or Friday, barring some supporter chaining himself to it. So, grab a hanky and read on:
Smiley T. Water-Tower, either 78 or 32 years old depending on your perspective, has died.
By Ryan Bakken , September 28, 2009
OUR OPINION: Landmarks for our time
These musings come about because of the appearance of two news stories over the weekend: First, the centennial of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, truly one of the most beautiful and beloved buildings in town.
Second, the announcement that the Smiley water tower will come down this week, weather permitting.
September 27, 2009
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Smiley could be down by end of the week
Demolition work on the Smiley water tower, near the corner of DeMers Avenue and Washington Street, is scheduled to begin Thursday morning. The tower could be completely removed by Friday evening, weather permitting.
September 27, 2009
Kristin Garaas-Johnson, Grand Forks, letter: Smiley Park would give ownership, pride
As a member of the Near North Neighborhood Association, I am frustrated by the Park District’s response to our request to change the name of Midtown Park to Smiley Park. After a year-long struggle with the Park District to determine the responsibility for upkeep and management of the playground facilities, our neighborhood has put in a great deal of time cleaning up the area and lobbying for improved equipment and grounds, allowing for safe equipment and a pleasing landscape that other city parks receive.
By Kristin Garaas-Johnson , August 13, 2009
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'Smiley Park' not likely
Grand Forks Park Board commissioners Tuesday threw cold water on a proposal to add another Smiley to Grand Forks’ landscape.
Although they won’t make a decision until their Sept. 1 meeting, the five commissioners expressed opposition Tuesday to change the name of Midtown Park to Smiley Park. But they threw out a consolation prize to neighborhood residents: How about Smiley Playground within Midtown Park?
By Ryan Bakken , August 04, 2009
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Marilyn Bakke, Grand Forks, letter: New Smiley suffers by comparison
Our tower now has a child’s face on an adult body. What a disappointment for a destination city.
July 31, 2009
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Norma Rittal, Grand Forks, letter: Saying hello and goodbye to Smilene
On July 23, I picked up the Herald at my door and scanned the headlines. I wasn’t wearing my glasses.
I saw a picture of the new water tower. Just for a moment, I mistook the two painter scaffolds for eyelashes.
July 31, 2009
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