show more17-year-old girl hurt in one-vehicle crash near Fosston
A 17-year-old girl was injured in a one-vehicle crash Saturday evening near Fosston, Minn.
Researcher: Oil Patch is no Wild West
Public perceptions of how much crime has increased in western North Dakota in the oil boom are inflated, a new study finds.
RELATED CONTENTWet, stormy weather causes flooding, fires, in parts of ND and SD
Bad, wet weather hits parts of North Dakota and South Dakota, with tornado warnings, fires and floods. Warnings of floods continue in the northern Red River Valley.
FACES OF THE BOOM: After stint in oil industry, Williston cop back on the beat
High wages in the oil industry lured Williston police officer Caleb Fry away from his calling. But after about six months of working for two different oil service companies, Fry was miserable and decided the money wasn’t worth it.
RELATED CONTENTMemorial Day events in the Grand Forks region
A listing of Memorial Day services throughout the region. All are on May 27 unless otherwise stated.
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Pets may help cut heart disease risk
The American Heart Association (AHA) issued a scientific statement on Thursday saying owning a pet may help to decrease a person’s risk of suffering from heart disease and is linked with lower levels of obesity, blood pressure and cholesterol.
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Tony Kanaan ends heartbreak with Indy 500 victory
Tony Kanaan had one more lap, one anticlimactic last lap under the yellow caution flag, to end 12 years of frustration in the Indianapolis 500. Kanaan is Indy's hard-luck loser no more. He is its champion at last, fittingly with a dose of good luck for a change.
RELATED CONTENTTwins fall to Scherzer, Tigers
Scherzer pitched six solid innings to remain undefeated this season, and Avisail Garcia broke the game open with a bases-loaded triple, leading the Tigers over Minnesota 6-1 on Sunday.
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OUR OPINION: A country worth fighting for
Scandals plague Washington. Critics attack the president from all sides. Partisans go at each other tooth and nail, and not just on talk radio but in Congress itself. To put it another way: Ain’t America grand? Because it’s obvious on this Memorial Day that there’s no finer country on Earth.
RELATED CONTENTLLOYD OMDAHL: Holmberg will alter style of policymaking
The election of Sen. Ray Holmberg, R-Grand Forks, a 38-year veteran of the Legislature and chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, as chairman of the interim Legislative Management Committee may signal a shift to a more moderate and a more collegial Legislature.
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GRAND FORKS GOURMETFabulous franks at GF's 'DogMahal DogHaus'
What's better on a swelteringhot summer day than a juicy hot dog fresh off of the grill, slathered with ketchup and mustard? Well, there may be a few things that come close, but for me, the hot dog i...
5/26/13 at 2:20 PM
ADDICTED TO RUNNINGThe hard edges of life
Since my first days as a runner, when I took up the sport as part of a relay team in 2007, I've had some terrific running partners by my side. But there's one that stands out: ready and willing to go ...
5/26/13 at 2:15 PM
NIE ROCKS!Memorial Day Word Search
This year Memorial Day is Monday, May 27. In the U.S. this holiday falls on the last Monday in May.Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who died in service to our country. Here is a word sea...
5/24/13 at 12:13 PM
RUMMAGING WITH RYAN CONTESTWhat is the best deal or most unique item?
What is the best deal or most unique item you have ever found at a rummage sale? Here are some of the responses we received on our Rummaging with Ryan Contest entry blanks: Shelley, Crary, ND A lamp ...
5/24/13 at 12:08 PM
AG RIGHTRecent rains both help and hurt
Recent mid-May rains were a mixed blessing for farmers on the Northern Plains. Most needed more moisture. But some also were way behind on planting after a late spring, and the rains put them even fur...
5/24/13 at 10:26 AM
Featured Area Voices
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWSUND in Space: Day 4
Traveling to Kazakhstan: by Tim O'Keefe Day four began with a very early wakeup call at 4 a.m. Breakfast in a box, although I never envisioned a ham, cheese, cucumber sandwich as breakfast! The t...
5/26/13 at 8:11 PM
PARENT INFORMATION CENTERTeach Your Child What to Do When Lost
Before you go any place with your child,teachthem what theyshould do if you ever happened to be split up from each other. Do this in a calm matter so that they aren't scared. It's important that each ...
5/26/13 at 5:27 PM
IN THE BLACKDIY Floral Arrangement
Yesterday I made a floral arrangement using lilacs from my tree. I started the tree a number of years ago from shoots from a tree at my family farm. This is the first year it bloomed. The interio...
5/26/13 at 3:51 PM
BISON MEDIA BLOG2013 Countdown: #96
2012 marked the second straight year that NDSU racked up two 1,000 yard rushers and as much as the defense has received credit for NDSU's back to back championships; it can't be overlooked how good th...
5/26/13 at 1:39 PM
ASTRO BOBCosmic patterns provide delight and insight
There's always something happening in the sky. It's a big place after all with many dimensions. There are near-space phenomena like ice halos and weather and a much deeper dimension that includes th...
5/26/13 at 12:01 PM
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