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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
OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: Obama proposal boosts refuge system funding; Rutland, N.D., hunter bags pheasant prize etc. 
By Compiled by Brad Dokken , February 19, 2012
North Dakota's state parks to start taking reservations Tuesday 
By Associated Press , February 10, 2012
Masons adopt Grand Forks park, paying for naming rights 
The Grand Forks Masons are joining other local organizations in getting their name attached to a neighborhood park.
By Ryan Bakken , February 07, 2012
Greenway Ski Day set for Saturday 
The Grand Forks Park District’s Greenway Ski Day, a free community event, will be Saturday at Lincoln Drive Park.
By Herald Staff Report , February 02, 2012
Grand Forks city leaders advise against downtown entrance park 
Committee also OKs tax exemption for manufacturerCity leaders at the Finance and Development Committee meeting recommended the council not fund a small park at the entrance to downtown and, instead, buy a larger piece of land nearby for green space.
By Christopher Bjorke , January 23, 2012
More than 1 million people visited N.D. state parks in 2011 
The state Parks and Recreation Department says visitation last year totaled 1,044,685 people, despite spring flooding that impacted nearly the entire state park system. Department Director Mark Zimmerman says he's pleasantly surprised, even though the number was a 5 percent drop from 2010.
By Associated Press , January 17, 2012
Grand Forks outdoor skating rinks begin opening today 
A number of outdoor skating rinks will open this afternoon in Grand Forks and even more will open later in the week, according to the Grand Forks Park District.
By Herald Staff Report , January 17, 2012
U.S. bans new mining claims on public land near Grand Canyon for 20 years 
The Obama administration announced a federal ban today on new mining claims affecting a million acres near the Grand Canyon, an area known to be rich in high-grade uranium ore reserves.
By Matthew Daly , January 09, 2012
Manitoba elk tested for tuberculosis amid fears disease will infect cattle 
Parks Canada has issued a request for proposals for tests in Riding Mountain National Park citing a "serious threat" to the livestock industry. The park in western Manitoba is home to just over 2,000 elk and officials estimate about four per cent are infected with the contagious respiratory illness.
By Chinta Puxley , January 08, 2012
Peppermint hot cocoa, Oreo cheesecakes among Holiday Favorites winners
By Marilyn Hagerty , December 15, 2011
THE LIST: Tonight through Saturday at the Fire Hall...more 
December 14, 2011
Campaign for Como reaches fundraising goal for St. Paul zoo, conservatory 
The Campaign for Como recently secured more than $8.5 million in private donations for improvements at the free metro zoo and botanical garden.
By Associated Press , December 10, 2011
Minnesota park reservation system to be down 2 months
The system will be unavailable Dec. 27-Feb. 29, so the Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to make their reservations for 2012 before the current system shuts down at 8 p.m. Dec. 26.By Associated Pres , December 06, 2011
Path planned near Dakota County burial mounds 
A 6-mile stretch will pass burial mounds thought to be 1,300 to 1,700 years old. The entire 27-mile path winds through Spring Lake Park Reserve.
By Associated Press , November 25, 2011
Mountain lion trapped in Theodore Roosevelt National Park for study dies before collaring 
The lion is believed to have had a cub, a North Dakota Game and Fish Department official said.
By Ashley Martin , November 24, 2011
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