DEVELOPMENT
Legislative notebook: Legislature approves freezing college tuitions
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis A bill funding Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota systems freezes tuitions. Senators passed the bill 44-22 and the House 76-56 ...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 8:45 PM
UND’s Kelsey Lindberg will graduate with a master’s degree in kinesiology Saturday and start her dream job June 1
After blazing through an intense four-year program of study including three summers Kelsey Lindberg collected a dual degree: nursing and physical education, exercise science and wellness. Then, whi...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 1:18 PM
Email, Mobile, Web Development
Seeing the unexpected is something email developers get used to. But when you coded a soft blue background and instead are faced with a glaring black background in Outlook, you might be a little alarm...
Posted on 5/7/13 at 9:56 AM
My light bulb is at 150 watts today...
I hear an awful lot about student loan debt from my students. I can commiserate as I have a healthy chunk myself from my many years as a student seeking one degree or another. As such, I am not shocke...
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:30 AM
Continual (Solar-Powered) Economic Growth
Last Saturday I attended an event at the University of Minnesota showcasing professors and their research. Each gave a presentation and took questions from the audience. One spoke about depression eco...
Posted on 2/28/13 at 10:25 AM
JOHN HOEVEN: A victory for the Missouri River basin
This week, we scored a major victory for the people who live and work throughout the Missouri River basin. The U.S. Senate passed the States’ Water Rights Act, legislation I introduced and attached to the Water Resources Development Act to bar the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from charging a storage fee for water drawn from the Missouri River reservoirs.By John Hoeven , May 20, 2013
Water key part of outdoors measure 
By Don Davis , April 17, 2013
Money requested to study Killdeer Mountain
A proposal in the state Senate seeks to provide $250,000 to do an archaeological study within the Battle of Killdeer Mountain study area, in part due to the encroachment of oil development.By Forum Staff Report , February 09, 2013
Big Grand Forks development sails through committee 
By Brandi Jewett , February 07, 2013
Mayo vies for public money for Minnesota expansion 
The Mayo Clinic, Minnesota's largest private employer, pressed state lawmakers Wednesday to commit more than $500 million toward an ambitious development project tied to the renowned medical center in Rochester.
By Brian Bakst , January 30, 2013
Linton gets federal financial help for water work 
The south central North Dakota city of Linton is getting federal help to upgrade its water infrastructure.
By Associated Press , January 26, 2013
New Grand Forks south-end development on Planning and Zoning meeting agenda 
By Herald Staff Report , January 01, 2013
Innovative solution to sewage problem in Oil Patch allows cities to grow 
By Amy Dalrymple , September 30, 2012
Twin homes proposed near Grand Forks' Central Park 
Developers are proposing to build six twin-home units near Grand Forks’ Central Park, according to city documents.
By Herald Staff Report , September 10, 2012
OUR OPINION: Which comes first, the exit or the mall? 
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , July 03, 2012
Richard Shafer, Grand Forks, letter: Western N.D. fast becoming an industrial landscape 
The influx of these workers and the support industries they require appears to be reaching crisis proportions in our western communities. Water and air quality are likely to deteriorate along with traditional community identities and values.
By Richard Shafer , May 19, 2012
Lynn Helms, director, N.D. Department of Mineral Resources, letter: ‘Common-sense conservation’ protects Little Missouri State Park 
The state has taken significant steps to protect the Little Missouri State Park and other state lands. We are committed to preserving our parks to be enjoyed by generations to come.
By Lynn Helms , May 05, 2012
Skill mismatch slows post-Sept. 11 veterans' job search 
Every week, a group of largely unemployed military veterans meets at a Minnesota Workforce Center to practice job interviewing. Many are in their 40s or older, seeking new jobs after losing one to the recession. For them, age isn’t the only obstacle to overcome. Some still need to adjust to a civilian mindset.
By Jessica Mador , February 13, 2012
Energy company seeks purchase option for Grand Forks Industrial Park land
If the purchase option is approved, Energy Partners LLC would have additional time to decide whether to complete the purchase from the city and build a 21,600-square-foot glycerin production facility on the site. The company expects the plant would employ 29 full-time workers when fully operational.June 20, 2011
Lonny Winrich, Grand Forks, column: N.D. Dems already focus on growth 
Democrats have recognized the potential for economic growth that child care provides for a long time. It’s the Republicans who have opposed it, characterizing it as welfare.
By Lonny Winrich , May 08, 2011
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