ADOPTIONS

Putin signs anti-US adoptions bill

President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a law banning Americans from adopting Russian children, abruptly terminating the prospects for more than 50 youngsters preparing to join new families and sparking critics to liken him to King Herod.

By Jim Heintz , December 28, 2012

Former West Fargo couple face six-week nightmare getting back their son (VIDEO)

In June 2010, Kalvin Gruel’s son Tommy, adopted at birth nine months earlier, had a seizure. It was the latest in a long line of medical issues for Tommy, who had struggled since birth with weak connective tissue and a skull too big for his body and growing all the time. But the hospital staff suspected his eye hemorrhages and brain bleeding were instead signs of a shaken baby, and contacted Clay County Social Services. A week and a half after the seizure, the agency claimed Tommy and his older sister Kaylee were living in a dangerous environment and took custody of both children.

By Marino Eccher , April 22, 2012

Former West Fargo couple face adversity for adopted son

One day, Leah Greuel hopes and believes her son. Tommy. will be able to walk without risking his life. He’ll be able to run — maybe not with grace, but without fearing that a stumble will batter his brain. His neck will be strong enough to hold his head upright for more than a few minutes at a time.

By Marino Eccher , April 21, 2012

Russia wants to suspend U.S. adoptions following string of crimes committed by American adoptive parents

Russia's Foreign Ministry is asking the government to suspend adoptions of Russian children by U.S. nationals following an "incessant string of crimes" allegedly committed by American adoptive parents.

By Associated Press , February 11, 2012

Minnesota high court: State, not White Earth band, must preside over adoption

In the 4-2 decision, the Minnesota Supreme Court reversed two earlier orders granting the White Earth Band of Ojibwe permission to handle within trial court the adoption of an Indian child whose parents' rights were terminated.

By Abby Simons , October 27, 2011

Russia adoption confusion rattles US families

For the Zukors in Maryland, and hundreds of other families across the U.S., there were anxious and confusing moments Thursday as reports surfaced — and then were questioned — regarding a freeze of adoptions from Russia.

By David Crary , April 15, 2010

I-35W bridge collapse widow adopts Haitian twins

Betsy Sathers — whose husband was killed when a Minneapolis freeway bridge collapsed into the Mississippi River in 2007 — is realizing her dreams of being a mother with the adoption of Ross and Alyse from Haiti.

By Jeff Baenen , February 09, 2010

Haiti quake puts parents' adoption dreams in limbo

The earthquake has thrown U.S. adoptive families into a state of limbo. Many are finding themselves mired in a desperate search for answers about how their children are faring. Some fear paperwork — which can take months or years to finalize — may be buried or lost forever in crumpled buildings, stalling the adoption process for good.

By Carly Everson and Jeni O'Malley , January 15, 2010

AROUND NORTH DAKOTA: State GOP director quits ... Traffic fine settlement ... Celebration of adoptions ... more

The director of North Dakota’s Republican Party has resigned. Paul Sorenson left the job this past week. State Republican chairman Gary Emineth said Sorenson left on good terms. He said Sorenson quit for personal reasons.

By Associated Press , November 15, 2009

Bismarck church plans adoption celebration

Organizers of Saturday's ceremony at Ascension Church say it is aimed at honoring families formed through adoption, birth parents and advocates, as well as recognizing the children in North Dakota's foster care system who are waiting to be adopted.

By Associated Press , November 14, 2009

N.D. reports more foster care adoptions

State officials say 121 children were adopted from North Dakota's foster care system during the last federal fiscal year, compared with 113 during the previous year.

By Associated Press , September 16, 2009