DRONES
Grand Forks County proposes test range for drone sensors 
Grand Forks County wants to develop a test range for drone sensors somewhere in the county to help companies in the growing unmanned aircraft systems industry.
By Kevin Bonham , April 17, 2013
Risk and reward at the dawn of civilian drone age
The dawn of the age of aerial civilian drones is rich with possibilities for people far from the war zones where they made their devastating mark as a weapon of choice against terrorists.
By Joan Lowy , March 29, 2013
Drone debate: Privacy vs. economic opportunity
The North Dakota Senate will decide the fate of a bill that could protect residents from the surveillance of unmanned aircraft, but some say it will harm the chances for a test site for drones near Grand Forks.
By TJ Jerke , March 13, 2013
Grand Forks seeks state aid for drone, highway projects
Grand Forks’ message to Bismarck Friday: Things are well, but you can still help. A group representing Grand Forks local government, business and education interests brought the message to the capital Thursday and Friday for a two-day lobbying effort known as Grand Forks Day.
By Christopher Bjorke , March 08, 2013
North Dakota Legislature: Lawmakers reach halfway mark
The North Dakota Legislature finished work on more than 900 bills last week, and after a break, House members will begin working Wednesday on Senate bills, and vice versa.
By James MacPherson , March 03, 2013
More drones, more jobs: GFAFB saw bigger economic impact in FY’12
The economic impact of Grand Forks Air Force Base increased in fiscal year 2012, thanks to its Global Hawk drones, base officials said.
By Brandi Jewett , March 01, 2013
Bill requiring warrant for drone use passes House
North Dakota law enforcement may soon be required to obtain a search warrant in order to use an unmanned aircraft system, or drone, for civilian surveillance purposes.
By TJ Jerke , February 23, 2013
ND House endorses aerial drone surveillance bill
North Dakota's House passed a measure Friday that would require a warrant to use unmanned planes for surveillance on citizens. The measure passed 68-31 and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
By Associated Press , February 22, 2013
Pentagon creates new medal for cyber, drone wars
They fight the war from computer consoles and video screens. But the troops who launch the drone strikes and direct the cyberattacks that can kill or disable an enemy may never set foot in the combat zone. Now their battlefield contributions may be recognized with the first new combat-related medal to be created in decades.
By Lolita C. Baldor , February 13, 2013
Senators delay Brennan CIA vote over drone memos
The Senate Intelligence Committee will delay voting to confirm John Brennan as CIA director as the panel's Democratic chairwoman demanded Wednesday that the White House turn over more details about lethal drone strikes on terror suspects and last September's attack in Benghazi, Libya, that left the U.S. ambassador there and three other Americans dead.
By Kimberly Dozier , February 13, 2013
Nelson Co. sheriff: "will seek grand jury petitions on Brossart plea deal"
Nelson County (N.D.) Sheriff Kelly Janke has promised to push for a citizen-initiated grand jury as part of his protest of a plea agreement in the Rodney Brossart terrorizing case. That led to a change of prosecutors in the case.
By Stephen J. Lee , February 09, 2013
Eric Ramnes, Grand Forks, N.D. letters: Drones need ‘policy stabilizers’ before flight
Letter from Eric Ramnes of Grand Forks concerning flight drones.
By Eric Ramnes , December 09, 2012
US scrambles to rush spies, drones to Libya
The U.S. is sending more spies, Marines and drones to Libya, trying to speed the search for those who killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans.
By Kimberly Dozier , September 15, 2012
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