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North Dakota Junior Hockey Update (Feb. 23)
It has been a big week for North Dakota's three junior hockey teams: the Fargo Force of the Tier I United States Hockey League and the Bismarck Bobcats and Minot Minotauros of the Tier II North Americ...
Posted on 2/23/13 at 4:00 PM
Nic's Five Faves in the Forks
The Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) wants to assist visitors in every way we can, so we are starting a new addition to our blog. We are asking members of our team as well as...
Posted on 9/26/12 at 1:38 PM
Two players punished for minors
Two UND players have been punished for receiving minors in possession/consumption of alcohol. Dan Senkbeil, who was cited for a minor and for failure to halt on Aug. 31, was suspended from all team a...
Posted on 9/11/12 at 3:08 PM
Confusion over AIS/ANS regs
Laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species or aquatic nuisance species, as theyre called in North Dakota have generated angler confusion pretty much everywhere theyre introduced, but an ...
Posted on 3/30/12 at 10:21 AM
Shutdown notebook: Parks first place Minnesotans feel shutdown
The most noticeable impact of Minnesotas government shutdown was predictable: state park users on a holiday weekend. Were 400 miles away from home, said one father at the entrance to Gooseberry Fal...
Posted on 7/2/11 at 9:29 AM
Grand Forks leaders weigh balance in housing discussion 
By Christopher Bjorke , August 16, 2012
ND state parks visitation strong so far this year
The Parks and Recreation Department says just under 400,000 people visited the state's 13 parks during the first half of 2012. That was up 20 percent over last year, when flooding was a problem in several areas of the state.By Associated Press , July 26, 2012
Road flood damage keeps Jay Cooke park closed 
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says Jay Cooke State Park will remain closed for now due to severe flood damage to Highway 210. Highway 210 provides the only vehicle access to the park in northeastern Minnesota. The DNR says the highway is impassable due to mudslides and large washed-out sections from last week's heavy rains.
By Associated Press , June 25, 2012
ND state park celebrating 75th anniversary 
Lake Metigoshe State Park in north central North Dakota is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The state Parks and Recreation Department says a variety of events are scheduled Friday night and Saturday.
By Associated Press , June 08, 2012
‘Incurably positive’ parks leader steps down as Grand Forks Park Board President 
Before Jim Bollman ran successfully for the Grand Forks Park Board in 1996, he heard that the job amounted to usually one meeting, sometimes two, a month. After four terms, 16 years and countless meetings, formal and informal, Bollman is stepping aside. Just shy of turning 77, he is not running for re-election in June.
By Ryan Bakken , May 03, 2012
ND state parks have new horseback annual pass 
North Dakota's Parks and Recreation Department is offering an annual horseback pass for the four state parks that have horseback riding trails.
By Associated Press , April 27, 2012
ND state parks see record first-quarter visitation 
The number of visitors to North Dakota state parks during the first three months of the year jumped 32 percent over the same time period in 2011. The Parks and Recreation Department credits the mild winter and early spring.
By Associated Press , April 23, 2012
Former neighborhoods live on, after '97 flood, in parks 
By Ryan Bakken , April 15, 2012
Minnesota's reservation system for campsites, cabins tested again 
By Dave Orrick , March 27, 2012
Roosevelt National Park gets new administration chief 
Superintendent Valerie Naylor says Margaret Schwartz has been promoted after serving as the park's budget analyst for the past eight years.
By Associated Press , March 26, 2012
Minnesota state parks campsite reservation website open again 
By Dave Orrick , March 23, 2012
Minnesota DNR's online reservation do-over: So far, so good 
By Paul Walsh , March 22, 2012
Theodore Roosevelt National Park elk reduction deemed success 
The elk reduction effort began in 2010, when officials estimated the park herd at more than 1,200 animals. Superintendent Valerie Naylor says National Park Service staff and nearly 400 volunteer shooters the past two falls have removed 868 elk. Officials counted only 138 elk within the park's South Unit during an aerial survey in January.
By Associated Press , March 22, 2012
Minn DNR will resume taking camping reservations for state parks, recreation areas 
By Associated Press , March 20, 2012
Grand Forks Park District closes outdoors rinks for season 
All outdoor rinks are closed for the season as of today, the Grand Forks Park District announced.
By Herald Staff Report , March 07, 2012
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