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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS On UAS initiative: UND, Northrop Grumman, other partners sign strategic alliance agreement
ByPeter Johnson,ExecutiveAssociate Vice President for University Relations The University of North Dakotaand other partners in the region took another major step Thursday, May 30, toward creating wha...
Posted on 5/31/13 at 4:38 PM
THE NEW FORTY If they stay, they pay.
Well, it seems the City of Moorhead is contemplating a new approach to addressing sandbagging costs in areas that are offered buyouts. The new proposed approach focuses on homeowners who don't take th...
Posted on 5/29/13 at 10:49 PM
MIDDLE AGED PLAGUE "It's Complicated."
I think I need to go back to school for retraining, because I find myself unequipped for the technical and methodological demands of modern life. Specifically, I cant understand my phone bill. It ...
Posted on 7/12/12 at 4:56 PM
MODERN-DAY JANE Photographic Proof
I am hosting a get together tonight, and since I've been procrastinating, OF COURSE, and there is lots to do still, you are getting some photos today. Some of you might be relieved. But you don't have...
Posted on 2/11/11 at 1:30 PM
STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Child services proposal rejected
I've been too busy to blog lately, so I'm catching up. Here was Friday's story: BISMARCK Parents gave tearful testimony Thursday as they told state lawmakers about social services taking their chil...
Posted on 9/19/10 at 8:58 AM
Grand Forks OKs protection for city employees from discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation
The Grand Forks City Council approved an amendment to city law Monday that protects city employees from discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
By Brandi Jewett , June 17, 2013
Fargo flood fight may need just 100,000 sandbags 
City officials say protecting Fargo from flooding this spring will take 1.3 million fewer sandbags than anticipated earlier this week, as a forecast released Wednesday by the National Weather Service spurred officials to dial back flood protection by 2 to 3 feet.
By Erik Burgess , April 24, 2013
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Senate compromises on diversion funding
The Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project may not have to wait for complete federal funding to get started.
Senate lawmakers Wednesday reversed a decision that said state funding can be used only for levee and dike protection until the full federal share of the cost is appropriated by Congress.
By TJ Jerke , April 17, 2013
Unique center serves as advocate for child abuse victims
The Family Advocacy Center of Northern Minnesota is a serene environment in which children are examined and interviewed following instances of maltreatment and abuse. We talk with the executive director to get an idea of what the center does, and how predators “groom” their victims.
By Justin Glawe , March 31, 2013
Bills seek end to farm animal abuse videos
An undercover video that showed California cows struggling to stand as they were prodded to slaughter by forklifts led to the largest meat recall in U.S. history. In Vermont, a video of veal calves skinned alive and tossed like sacks of potatoes ended with the plant's closure and criminal convictions.
By Tracie Cone , March 17, 2013
North Dakota commission to fund flood protection study
Gov. Jack Dalrymple says the State Water Commission will cover the $45,000 cost of a study for a flood protection project along the Souris River.
February 17, 2013
Gun ban would protect more than 2,200 firearms
Congress' latest crack at a new assault weapons ban would protect more than 2,200 specific firearms, including a semi-automatic rifle that is nearly identical to one of the guns used in the bloodiest shootout in FBI history.
By Eileen Sullivan , February 16, 2013
Invasive carp on Capitol's environmental agenda
Carp, wolves, moose, copper and sand will be high on the agenda as the Minnesota Legislature tackles environmental and outdoor issues this session.
By Steve Karnowski , January 13, 2013
Steve Sulland, Grand Forks ND. letters: Session must strengthen N.D.’s animal-protection laws
Steve Sulland of Grand Forks writes in about animal protection laws.
By Steve Sulland , January 06, 2013
THEIR OPINION: Moose protection makes much sense
The Duluth News Tribune writes about laws protecting the Moose population.
January 06, 2013
TRANA ROGNE: Proponents’ stubbornness threatens diversion
Forum Communications cites the permanent flood protection provided by the Sheyenne Diversion as a factor contributing to the healthy growth of West Fargo, N.D. And that is probably the case. But not all diversions look alike.
By Trana Rogne , December 29, 2012
Plans for a flood plain
Study says Red River Valley can protect itself from 500-year flood — but it’s going to take some time, money.
By Kevin Bonham , December 17, 2011
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Air, soil, wells near Montana oil spill to be tested
Indoor air, cropland soils and residential wells downstream of a Yellowstone River oil spill will be tested for contamination after residents raised concerns about hazards from the tens of thousands of gallons of crude that poured into the watercourse, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday.
By Matthew Brown , July 08, 2011
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ASK YOUR GOVERNMENT: Reader questions N.D. protection for whistleblowers
I received the this Ask Your Government questions from a Wahpeton reader:
Q. I am wondering what the purpose of the “whistleblower protection” is? It is my recent experience that there is neither an investigation nor protection when you file for whistleblower protection. So, why waste my time and the North Dakota government’s time when nothing is done when this is filed?
By Teri Finneman , October 23, 2010
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Climate change fears lead to tougher scrutiny of federal oil leases
Climate change is prompting the federal government to increase its scrutiny of oil and gas lease sales on public lands — a potential first step toward reining in greenhouse gas emissions from drilling.
By Matthew Brown , April 17, 2010
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