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SOCIAL SECURITY: INFORMATION & UPDATES You can own a home and receive SSI
Q: Can a person who owns a house and car receive Supplemental Security Income? A: Yes, depending on the details. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a low-income program for people at least age 65...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 11:27 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Sequester begins Friday, Minnesota impact uncertain
By Don Davis Minnesotans may not know what the word means, but starting Friday they begin to feel the impact of automatic and deep federal budget cuts known as sequestration. No one knows for sure...
Posted on 2/28/13 at 6:46 PM
THE NEW FORTY Now you just stop right there Deputy Dawg...
The older I get, the more I appreciate the adage, "Choose your battles wisely." You cannot engage in every potential battle that crosses your path and when you do engage you should make darn sure that...
Posted on 1/16/13 at 10:27 PM
MIDDLE AGED PLAGUE I'm a Believer -- So Are You
We disagree with one another a lot these days, but I think I've found three sentences we can all say, "Yes, that's true," to: 1) We are all born. 2) We all die. 3) In between, we operate each of ...
Posted on 12/19/12 at 3:11 PM
THE FLENSBURGER FILES The Best Leaders Learn From Example
Here is a thought-provoking question that you should consider: What constitutes a great leader? What do you expect from a great leader? What factors influence you to decide for one over the ...
Posted on 7/9/12 at 9:28 AM
OUR OPINION: At last, a federal budget that angers all sides 
For years in Washington, the outline of a budget compromise has been clear: It will require both a tax hike and spending cuts, especially cuts to entitlement spending.
By Tom Dennis , April 08, 2013
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Minnesotans see impact from federal sequestration cuts
The federal government’s failure to agree on how to fix its debt problem could cost Minnesota more than $90 million this year.
Early numbers show schools and health programs could be among those most affected, a legislative committee learned Friday.
By Don Davis , April 05, 2013
Fed stands by stimulus, sees stronger US economy
The Federal Reserve isn't yet convinced that the U.S. economy's growth can accelerate without the Fed's drive to keep borrowing costs at record lows. It wants to see sustained improvement.
By Martin Crutsinger , March 20, 2013
Fed survey: US economy growing throughout country
Strong auto sales, better hiring and a continued housing recovery helped the U.S. economy grow in January and February throughout the country, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve.
By Martin Crutsinger , March 06, 2013
LLOYD OMDAHL: State legislatures don’t get last word
Four of the hottest social issues in state legislatures around the country in this lawmaking season are abortion, same-sex marriage, marijuana and guns. The North Dakota Legislature is having its share of these controversies in the current session.
By Lloyd Omdahl , March 04, 2013
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North Dakota determined to get No Child waiver
North Dakota is standing firm in negotiations to get a waiver that would swap a state-designed education improvement plan for provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind law.
By Forum Staff Report , February 17, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Expanding Medicaid makes sense
It’s not just the fact that expanding Medicaid would bring more federal dollars into North Dakota to deliver a useful service. It’s also the fact that refusing to expand Medicaid will cost North Dakota, maybe enough to force some hospitals and clinics to close.
By Tom Dennis , February 12, 2013
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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
NORTH DAKOTA CRIME: Woman admits thefts ... Insurance agent accused ... Carjack-robbery trial delayed ... more
A Devils Lake woman has pleaded guilty to stealing from the Spirit Lake tribe. U.S. Attorney Timothy Purdon said Kimberly Carlson, 42, is to be sentenced Jan. 11 on embezzlement and theft charges.
By Associated Press , November 06, 2010
AROUND NORTH DAKOTA: Man charged in sex abuse ... Woman accused of exploitation ... Gas leaks from station ... more
A Bismarck man faces charges for alleged sexual contact with two girls. Joseph Huston, 25, was charged this week in South Central District Court with two Class AA felonies. Bond was set at $25,000. Police said two girls — ages 12 and 13 — reported having sexual contact with Huston between midnight and 3 a.m. Sunday.
By Associated Press/Forum Communications , March 05, 2010
AROUND THE REGION: GF prayer event today ... Dorgan offers pilot legislation ... Traffic fine claims cutoff ... more
GF prayer event today: Valley House of Prayer, open to anyone to pray together for the community and nation, will join Revolution Prayer at 7 p.m. today in New Life Foursquare Church, 321 Cottonwood St. Info: 772-3933.
By Forum Communications, Associated Press , November 06, 2009
Horse group claims it owns Nokota name, but another one says ‘Neigh!’
Two groups that aim to preserve the Nokota, a breed of horse whose origins in the northern Great Plains are a matter of debate, are tangled in a legal dispute over rights to the name.
By Blake Nicholson , October 25, 2009
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Federal deficit hits all-time high of $1.42 trillion
The federal budget deficit surged to an all-time high of $1.42 trillion as the recession caused tax revenues to plunge while the government was spending massive amounts to stabilize the financial system and jump-start the economy.
By Martin Crutsinger , October 16, 2009
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REGION ROUNDUP: Church flu precautions ... Airport vandalism ... Mott home buyouts? ... more
Fargo churches are advising people not to shake hands at Sunday services and to wash their hands often, to guard against the spread of swine flu.
By Associated Press , October 05, 2009
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