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No one's mother really dies
Very beautiful words of wisdom and food for thought are often printed in a funeral service bulletin or one of those little obituary brochures. Phydella Bunny Bertsch was the mother of our good friend,...
Posted on 5/20/13 at 1:50 PM
Someone's Knocking at My Door
Look at what was waiting for me when I got home today. As messy as the birds can be...the softy in me wants to leave the nest up, wait, and watch. What would you do? ...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 12:35 PM
UND symposium to focus on workplace conflicts May 20-24
The University of North Dakota Conflict Resolution Center will hold its sixth annual symposium May 20-24. This years focus is on Weathering the Workplace Storm: Learning to Predict, Prepare & Prev...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 9:08 AM
Sloppy Writing 101.56
Another word I looked at in The Proper Way to Say Goodbye is NEED. Sometimes I didn't need it. Sometimes I could replace it with something less formal. Here are my examples. -Ke...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 1:00 AM
Jumping the gun
I couldn't help it. I know it's way too early to plant. And I don't plan on planting anytime soon. The snow just finished melting about a week ago, for Pete's sake. But I was at a happy hour gatheri...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 10:22 AM
Michelle Obama’s ‘American Grown’ plants a healthy seed 
By Mary Macvean , July 09, 2012
HIGHER EDUCATION NOTES
A data management tool developed at UND will be offered to state offices of rural health in all 50 states through a new license agreement with the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health.By Herald Staff Report , August 28, 2011
Dan Bartsch, Thief River Falls, letter: M-a-k-e a b-u-d-g-e-t d-e-a-l o-r e-l-s-e 
The Democrats spell compromise “T-a-x t-h-e r-i-c-h.” For their part, Republicans spell it “N-o n-e-w t-a-x-e-s o-r s-p-e-n-d-i-n-g.”
No wonder they can’t get a deal in St. Paul and Washington.
By Dan Bartsch , July 14, 2011
Q and A: Brand-new shocks likely not source of 'clunk' 
QUESTION: I accidentally backed my 2004 Buick LeSabre into a concrete curb on the passenger side. While driving home, I heard a loud "clunk-clunk-clunk" at every bump in the road. My local shop inspected the undercarriage, said the shocks were leaking and replaced them.
By Paul Brand , May 09, 2011
BWCA cellphone tower lawsuit heads to trial 
By Steve Karnowski , April 10, 2011
William Wolfe, Winnipeg, letter: Don’t make Canadians pay extra on weekends 
I understand the economics of running a business, but most us coming down for the weekend spend a lot of money, therefore supporting the Grand Forks economy.
By William Wolfe , March 03, 2011
Dr. Eric Johnson, Grand Forks, letter: House shortchanges North Dakota’s future 
The Republicans seem to have no idea that North Dakota has a large budget surplus and that higher education and the Centers of Excellence are investments, not expenses.
By Dr. Eric Johnson , March 03, 2011
William Jahraus, Grafton, N.D., letter: N.D. students should learn world history 
Does it make any sense to eliminate a requirement that provides our future leaders with a basic understanding of their world?
By William Jahraus , March 03, 2011
SMORGASBORD: Forgotten skills . . . Tried and true . . . Whoopie pie
By Herald Wire Reports , July 28, 2010
`Get Him to the Greek' opens this weekend 
By Randy Myers , June 02, 2010
IN OUR SCHOOLS: Red River DECA winners ... GF honor students recognized ... Rugby, EGF speakers advance to state ... more 
Seven Red River High School students have received a national award from the Distributive Education Clubs of America.
April 19, 2010
ASK THE DNR: 'Bird Safe' law 
Research has shown that each year large numbers of migrating birds are killed when they crash into windows.
By Minnesota DNR , March 14, 2010
HIGHER EDUCATION NOTES: Entrepreneur Challenge ... Mars series Monday ... Human rights talks ... more 
UND’s Department of Entrepreneurship will hold its first ever state- and regionwide Entrepreneur Challenge from April 23-24 on campus.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and other prizes will be awarded for the “Best Elevator Pitch” and “Most Innovative Idea.”
By Herald Staff Reports , March 07, 2010
The Hub to use metal detectors 
Fargo's largest entertainment complex has started using metal detectors to send a message that weapons won’t be tolerated inside, its general manager said.
By Mike Nowatzki , March 05, 2010
Pearl Harbor merging with Hickam Air Force Base 
On Sunday, the two historic sites will cease to be separate bases, merging into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. They will be among 26 installations across the country that are combining to form 12 joint bases as the military strives to become more efficient.
By Audrey McAvoy , January 30, 2010
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