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STORM TRACKER The Tornado that Saved Washington
It was on August 24, 1814 that British troops occupied Washington,D.C.and set fire to many of the public buildings in the still relatively new national capital, including the presidential mansion. Man...
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‘Redskins’ again on defense over nickname 
Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray wades into debate over controversial nickname, tying a name change to a new stadium. Others weigh in.
By Chuck Haga , January 29, 2013
Fergus Falls High School sending 127 band members to inauguration
The Otters’ marching band is in its final preparations to play in Monday’s inaugural parade for President Obama’s second term.
By Helmut Schmidt , January 16, 2013
Wind tax-credit extension seen driving growth, trade group says
The production tax credit was due to expire at the end of 2012 and the extension was part of yesterday's passage of the bill to avert the so-called fiscal cliff that would have imposed income tax increases for most U.S. workers. The bill will cover all wind projects that start construction in 2013.
By Iain Wilson , January 02, 2013
Farmers upset over lack of new farm bill
Farm groups toiled for months over a new bill, but Congress extends the old bill for nine months instead.
By Jonathan Knutson , January 02, 2013
Farmers get mixed news in federal budget vote
America’s farmers and ranchers are digesting a mixed signal that came from the last-minute extension of federal farm legislation in a bill dealing with the federal budget.
By Don Davis , January 02, 2013
For Peterson, fiscal cliff bill puts budget ‘further behind’
Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., an accountant before turning politician, could not support budget legislation passed on New Year's night because it will grow the federal deficit by $3.9 trillion.
By Don Davis , January 02, 2013
After fiscal cliff drama, paychecks shrink as rhetoric expands
Americans will pay Washington more, despite rhetoric from politicians saying they shot down most tax increases on New Year’s Day, and in the aftermath of what widely was described as a flawed federal budget bill the public should expect more federal fiscal drama in coming months.
By Don Davis , January 02, 2013
Memorial to honor Minnesota's Wellstone set in DC
Organizers have announced the date of a memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor Minnesota Sen. Paul Wellstone and others killed in a plane crash 10 years ago.
By Associated Press , November 01, 2012
Grand Forks Guard unit alerted for mobilization
The 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, which is based in Grand Forks, N.D., with detachments in Fargo and Bismarck, expects to mobilize in May for a yearlong mission in Washington.
By Herald Staff Report , October 30, 2012
Northwood, N.D., boy carries state hopes in National Spelling Bee
Ty Korsmo of Northwood can say the alphabet backwards in four seconds, but North Dakota’s champion speller probably won’t have to do that this week as he competes in the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
By Chuck Haga , May 30, 2012
Media organizations, congressional offices receive threatening letters and suspicious powdery substance
Some congressional offices outside Washington and media organizations have received threatening letters containing a suspicious powdery substance that was tested and proved to be harmless, the FBI and the Senate's top law enforcement officer said Wednesday.
By Andrew Taylor , February 22, 2012
Police clear tents from Occupy site in DC
Dozens of U.S. Park Police officers in riot gear and on horseback converged before dawn today on one of the nation's last remaining Occupy sites, with police clearing the grounds of tents that they said were banned under park rules.
By Eric Tucker , February 04, 2012
It’s on: New National Christmas Tree lights up
The new National Christmas Tree is getting its holiday on. President Barack Obama and his family lit the tree in a ceremony just after dark Thursday. It’s the 89th year for the holiday tree lighting, a tradition that began with President Calvin Coolidge in 1923.
By Stacey A. Anderson , December 02, 2011
Thousands participate in 'Jobs for Justice' rally in nation's capitol
Thousands of Americans led by the Rev. Al Sharpton rallied today against the backdrop of the Washington Monument, calling for easier job access and decrying the gulf between rich and poor before marching to the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
By Eric Tucker , October 15, 2011
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