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Herald publisher to retire in 2014
Herald Publisher Mike Jacobs has announced he will retire March 31, 2014
RELATED CONTENTHeitkamp, Hoeven seek answers to latest death of a child at Spirit Lake
An angry Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., said she confronted federal and tribal officials Tuesday and demanded answers to what led to the “mysterious death” of a 3-year-old girl Thursday on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation.
RELATED CONTENT‘Equal parenting’ petition OK’d
The petition for an “equal parental rights” initiated measure has been approved by North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger, his office said Tuesday.
RELATED CONTENTGrand Forks recycling details pending
The votes were cast in favor of expanding Grand Forks’ curbside recycling program Monday night, but city staff has some work to do before residents see new bins in their driveways.
RELATED CONTENTFather of infant left in van faces manslaughter charged
Prosecutors here filed a manslaughter charge Tuesday against the father of a 5-month-old girl who died when he left her in a hot van for hours last week – a death that came after police had visited the home three times in the last three years on reports of child neglect or endangerment.
N.D. general fund revenue beats forecast by $1.6 billion
Revenue streaming into North Dakota’s general fund has surpassed the state’s forecast by $1.6 billion with one month left to go in the two-year budget cycle, state Budget Director Pam Sharp reported Tuesday, prompting one lawmaker to ask, “How can we be that far off?”
UND vice presidents support Kelley in letter to higher ed board
Six vice presidents at UND say they welcome a full review of President Robert Kelley because they "respectfully disagree" with his job evaluation, which was written last week by the leader of the North Dakota University System.
RELATED CONTENTHouse passes far-reaching anti-abortion bill
The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats characterized as yet another example of a GOP war on women.
RELATED CONTENTProsecutor: 3 Ohioans enslaved disabled mom, child
A mentally disabled woman charged with shoplifting a candy bar asked to be jailed because three people "had been mean to her" — then went on to tell authorities about her time spent in unfathomably cruel servitude, along with her young daughter, at the hands of three people, authorities said Tuesday.
RELATED CONTENTDefense lawyers in teacher's murder case want to move trial
Defense attorneys are seeking to avoid the death penalty for one of two men charged in the killing of a Montana high school teacher because they say the suspect is mentally disabled.
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Post cereals hit and miss on flavor
Post has come out with several new cereals designed to be a healthy source of whole grains. While I don’t really eat cereal, the rest of my family does. I’m always looking for healthier options, so some of my coworkers and I agreed to try some samples of the new cereals.
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WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Lamoureux twins sign endorsement deal with Nike
The Lamoureux twins from Grand Forks recently signed a two-year endorsement deal with Nike to wear its products and appear at promotional events. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
RELATED CONTENTUND FOOTBALL: Five more non-conference games locked in
After the announcements of road games at Pac-12 schools Utah and Washington were made earlier this month, UND athletic director Brian Faison locked in five more non-conference games with teams in the Football Championship Subdivision.
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OUR OPINION: House Farm Bill needs conservation provisions
When Minnesota presents itself to the world, it doesn’t say, “Home of the Mall of America.” It says, “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” Likewise, North Dakota’s “Legendary” moniker has nothing to do with the number of oil rigs now pumping.
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA HOCKEYChorney re-signs with Blues
Former UND standout defenseman Taylor Chorney has re-signed with the St. Louis Blues, inking a one-year, two-way deal. Chorney has played 61 games in the NHL, but spent all of last season playing for...
6/18/13 at 5:55 PM
CAPITOL CHATTERFood stamp cut begins farm bill debate
By Don Davis Food stamps are at the same time the biggest hurdle to enacting federal farm policy and a necessary part of passing the farm bill. Discussion about cutting spending for the program to fee...
6/18/13 at 5:16 PM
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS CO.Forum Communications IT personnel talk new initiatives, future technology at conference
FARGO, N.D. - More than 20 information technology personnel from around the Forum Communications Co. network gathered here Tuesday afternoon to discuss common digital initiatives around the network a...
6/18/13 at 2:34 PM
NIE ROCKS!Summer Solstice
Summer officially arrives on June 21, the summer solstice. It's considered the longest day of the year because it has the most daylight hours between sunrise and sunset. In the summer, the North Pole...
6/17/13 at 11:40 AM
AG RIGHTLet's hope the forecasts are right
It's tough to sum up the condition of area crops, at least the fields in eastern and central North Dakota that I saw over the Father's Day weekend. Some early planted wheat fields look very good. The...
6/17/13 at 9:24 AM
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LITERARY ENGINEERThe Big Reveal
Welcome to the Big Reveal I enjoy reading author interviews, but often times they dont ask the kindsof questions I wonder about. So Ive assembled a group of writers atall levels, from...
6/19/13 at 1:00 AM
THE NEW FORTYTry a different sign...
Of all the jobs I could not do, sign holding during construction season is one of them. I do not think I could stand in the same place all day without some level of engagement with other folks. Even i...
6/18/13 at 10:11 PM
IN THE BLACKPersonal Finance articles
Following are some recent personal finance articles I have written. Reasons not to cut up your credit cards even if you are not charging Benefits of Cutting up credit cards How to spend $5 less a d...
6/18/13 at 8:59 PM
ASTRO BOBSaturn-moon engagement plus a peculiar star worth watching
Tonight look to the south and you'll see the waxing gibbous moon paired up with two bright "stars". One's a real star - Spica in Virgo - and the other is the planet Saturn. If you let your gaze slid...
6/18/13 at 3:56 PM
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