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THAT REMINDS ME WITH MARILYN HAGERTY: Grand Forks has state basketball tourney in ’62

THAT REMINDS ME WITH MARILYN HAGERTY: Grand Forks has state basketball tourney in ’62 Coach Dick Vinger, who later was with the Grand Forks schools, had a royal welcome with his Rugby, N.D., team. It was described as a siren-screaming, light flashing, horn blaring escort into town. The main street became Panther Street and Second Avenue was Vinger Avenue.

By Marilyn Hagerty , March 13, 2012

Carrie Sandstrom, Bismarck, letter: Thanks, Grandma! Notes of Marilyn’s biggest fan

Carrie Sandstrom, Bismarck, letter: Thanks, Grandma! Notes of Marilyn’s biggest fan "She’s taken me to interviews and to the library to do research. She encouraged me to eat my greens and to write constantly," Carrie Sandstrom writes about Herald columnist Marilyn Hagerty. "But most of all, she’s been an excellent grandma, and to me, that’s what she’ll always be."

By Carrie Sandstrom , March 12, 2012

CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Rainbow Trout with Flaxseed Crust

CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Rainbow Trout with Flaxseed Crust This entree is packed with healthful omega-3 fatty acids.

By Herald Staff Report , March 07, 2012

JEFF TIEDEMAN: It's all Greek (yogurt) to him

JEFF TIEDEMAN: It's all Greek (yogurt) to him Food trends have always intrigued by me. I often wonder how they got their start. Generally, they can be broken down into two categories — food that is eaten because it tastes good and food that is good for us.

March 07, 2012

MARILYN HAGERTY: History of people is found in old patent medicine jars, bottles PressPass

MARILYN HAGERTY: History of people is found in old patent medicine jars, bottles UND Professor Gordon Iseminger has collection from early 1900s
I now pay attention to the claims for medications I see advertised on television during the evening news. They became more interesting after I listened to a lecture on patent medicines of the past. The speaker at the Myra Museum was longtime UND history professor, Gordon Iseminger. His research over the years covers a wide range. One facet is patent medicine, and he recently spoke about how it reflects history of people.

By Marilyn Hagerty , March 03, 2012

MARILYN HAGERTY: Times keep changing, Scouts keep marching PressPass

MARILYN HAGERTY: Times keep changing, Scouts keep marching The Girl Scouts are celebrating 100 years. And the Boy Scouts are 102 years old. You wonder in these times if the Scouts will survive. There is so much for youngsters to do. There are so few adults who want to be leaders.

By Marilyn Hagerty , February 29, 2012

JEFF TIEDEMAN: Heart healthy diet allows a little dark chocolate

JEFF TIEDEMAN: Heart healthy diet allows a little dark chocolate Studies show dark chocolate is good for the ticker.

February 29, 2012

THAT REMINDS ME WITH MARILYN HAGERTY: Reader in 1912 asks, ‘Why not sugar beets?’ PressPass

THAT REMINDS ME WITH MARILYN HAGERTY: Reader in 1912 asks, ‘Why not sugar beets?’ Of note 100 years ago was the statement of G.L. Holten, Grand Forks, that he believed growing sugar beets would be a solution for unemployment in the winter time. Holten came from Wisconsin, where farmers were raising sugar beets, and he could see no good reason to prevent raising the crop in the Red River Valley.

By Marilyn Hagerty , February 27, 2012

MARILYN HAGERTY: 14 Eagles will be soaring high PressPass

MARILYN HAGERTY: 14 Eagles will be soaring high The butterfly garden near Central Middle School in East Grand Forks looks better because of the work done by an Eagle Scout and other volunteers. There are rain barrels at the grounds of the Myra Museum in Grand Forks. And there are benches where people can sit when they visit the graves in Memorial Park-South cemetery in Grand Forks. These are some of the projects completed by 14 Boy Scouts who will be recognized as Eagle Scouts at a dinner this evening at the Ramada.

By Marilyn Hagerty , February 25, 2012

MARILYN HAGERTY: Eagles show they can finish something they start PressPass

MARILYN HAGERTY: Eagles show they can finish something they start What does it mean to be an Eagle Scout? Two years ago, the Boy Scouts marked their 100th birthday. This year, the Eagle Scouts are marking a century for celebration. We talked about that recently when I sat around the dining room table at Bob “Bobby” Dusso’s house on 15th Avenue South in Grand Forks.

By Marilyn Hagerty , February 23, 2012

CHEF JEFF: Chicken Gumbo

CHEF JEFF: Chicken Gumbo Mardi Gras is in full swing, and Herald Food Editor Jeff Tiedeman says no party would be complete without a tasty pot of gumbo.

By Herald Staff Report , February 15, 2012

Areavoices: North Dakota Association for the Disabled debuts new blog

Areavoices: North Dakota Association for the Disabled debuts new blog The North Dakota Association for the Disabled is better known as NDAD, a nonprofit that serves multiple segments of the community. NDAD @ Areavoices is the organization's new blog. Read about it using the headline link.

By Herald Staff Report , February 15, 2012

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RYAN BAKKEN: Read this, or practice groveling PressPass

RYAN BAKKEN: Read this, or practice groveling Attention all men! Red alert! Today is Valentine’s Day. Don’t pass “go.” Don’t collect $200. Proceed immediately to the nearest shopping mall and floral shop.

By Ryan Bakken , February 13, 2012

Couple born with spina bifida face challenges together

Couple born with spina bifida face challenges together When she looks at her wedding pictures, Denise Gunderson doesn’t see the wheelchairs or the handicap that put her and her husband in them. “I see two people who are in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together,” she said. “For that one day, I was normal.” Denise and Joe were born with spina bifida, a congenital disorder caused by incomplete closing of the neural tube in fetal development.

By Pamela Knudson , February 13, 2012

CHEF JEFF: Semi-Spicy Italian Meatballs

CHEF JEFF: Semi-Spicy Italian Meatballs Herald Food Editor Jeff Tiedeman loves to share recipes but gets even more excited when someone passes a new one onto him.

By Herald Staff Report , February 13, 2012

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