show moreMinnesota DNR lifts burn bans in 32 counties
Prompted by recent rains, the Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday lifted burning restrictions in all or parts of 32 Minnesota counties, including Polk, Clearwater, Mahnomen and southern Beltrami counties.
Tioga, N.D., crew camp resident airlifted after stabbing
A resident of the Capital Lodge crew camp near here was the victim of a stabbing and airlifted to Trinity Hospital in Minot, the Williams County Sheriff’s Office said.
Grand Forks City Council OKs water agreement for proposed fertilizer plant
A firm’s proposal to build a $1.5 billion fertilizer plant near Grand Forks jumped its first hurdle Monday at a City Council meeting.
RELATED CONTENTAttorneys argue over notes about Alfonso Rodriquez Jr.'s appeal
Federal prosecutors in North Dakota say the refusal by defense attorneys to turn over notes in the case of death row inmate Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. is meant to prolong the appeal.
RELATED CONTENTDevils Lake outlook to reflect rainfall
The National Weather Service will issue a new flood outlook this week for the Devils Lake Basin, which received at least three inches of rain over the weekend.
Lawyer: Feds investigate Susan Powell case
The lawyer for the family of a missing Utah woman said Tuesday there's an ongoing federal investigation into Susan Powell's disappearance.
RELATED CONTENTRains soak, rivers rise across the region
The fast-rising Pembina River forced campers to evacuate the city park in Walhalla, N.D., Monday, as heavy rain prompted flood warnings across the region.
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Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment
The company unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year.
RELATED CONTENTExperts successfully treat sleep disorders
Residents of Grand Forks can rest easy at night, thanks to the small staff of the local Sleep Wellness Center at Winmar Diagnostics.
RELATED CONTENTCBS pulls comedy season-ender because of tornado
CBS has taken the scheduled season-ending episode of "Mike & Molly" off the air because its plot line revolved around a tornado threatening the couple.
RELATED CONTENTAt last: 'Arrested Development' is reborn Sunday on Netflix
After years of clamoring from fans and rumors firing them up while the cast hung on for a green light, "Arrested Development" has risen from the dead with 15 half-hours premiering en masse on Netflix on Sunday at 3:01 a.m. EDT.
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UND HOCKEY: NCHC commissioner looks at another job
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference could be losing its commissioner before the league ever begins play.
RELATED CONTENTGIRLS TRACK: A bundle of nerves -- and success
As she lines up before almost every race, Ashley Perez feels a little nervous. Nothing — not even the fact that the Nelson County freshman already is a state champion — calms those nerves.
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OUR OPINION: Federal fracking rules strike good balance
Environmentalists say they’re too loose. The energy industry and its supporters say they’re too tight.
RELATED CONTENTRYAN BAKKEN: Merry band of losers
The sight of my handsome mug shot on this page today should tell you at least one thing: I and my co-workers playing Powerball didn’t win the big prize.
RELATED CONTENTMARILYN HAGERTY: ‘Air Mail Week,’ state marble championship marked ’38
Marbles and knothole gangs caught the fancy of children around Grand Forks 75 years ago. The second annual state marble tournament was held here on a lot across from the YMCA on Fifth Street.
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA HOCKEYESPN: Hakstol is NCAA's top NHL-coach candidate
There's been buzz in hockey circles for a few years that some higher-ups in NHL organizations are high on UND coach Dave Hakstol, and now it has been brought out in public. ESPN posted a story today,...
5/21/13 at 4:20 PM
GRAND FORKS GOURMET'The Kegs' Now Open for the Summer
While today isn't exactly a great day to hit up the drive-in, the Kegs in Grand Forks is finally open for the summer. So hop into your car and head down for some delicious onion rings, sloppy joes an...
5/21/13 at 1:47 PM
NIE ROCKS!Sacred Heart 5th Graders
Monday, May 20, 2013, Tracy Bergum's 5th grade students from Sacred Heart School in East Grand Forks visited the Grand Forks Herald downtown office. Thanks for coming - we enjoyed your visit! ...
5/21/13 at 9:18 AM
CAPITOL CHATTERCapitol, floods, veterans, disaster bills end 2013 legislative session
By Don Davis The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans...
5/21/13 at 1:16 AM
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The National Sunflower Association is suggesting farmers battling drought to plant you guessed it sunflower. Farmers considering abandoning winter wheat and attempting a late-seeded cash crop can ...
5/20/13 at 4:14 PM
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TWINS RUBESTwins Starters Putting the Pressure On
In 2010, the inaugural season at Target Field, Carl Pavano started 32 games for the AL Central Champion Minnesota Twins. Pavano went 17-11 with a 3.75 ERA, including a league-leading 7 complete games....
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THE WANNABE BIRDERWarbler fallout
Not to get too technical, but a fallout -- when it comes to migratory birds -- occurs when there are no birds one day and birds are thick the next. It's affected by weather conditions, or perhaps by m...
5/21/13 at 4:09 PM
GREATER GRAND FORKS YOUNG PROFESSIONALSMeet Casey Koop!
Hi There! My name is Casey Koop and I am one of many YPs in Grand Forks. Being a past native of Grand Forks, I came home thinking life would just pick up where it left off. When I moved back to town t...
5/21/13 at 2:48 PM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWSUND Flying Team in national competition: second by inches
The University of North Dakota (UND) Flying Team took second with a score of 355, only four points behind the winner, out of 28 schools at the National Intercollegiate Flying Associations (NIFAs) Safe...
5/21/13 at 2:01 PM
IN THE BLACKCostco Membership Deal
Zulily.com has a current deal on a Costco membership. The price is $55 and includes $50 of coupons for freebies and discounts on items. Some of the free items included are a free rotissiere chicken, ...
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