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Minnesota legislators have taken baby steps in passing a $38 billion, two-year budget that must be finished by midnight Monday.
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An annual report, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, says an independent audit and study found 2012 had the biggest drop in allegations of sexual abuse by priests in a decade.
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A semi truck carrying more than 40,000 pounds of fuel and alcohol caught a low-hanging power line Friday night at River City Speedway in Grand Forks, causing a loss of power for about 20 homes nearby.
Minnesota bonding bill in question
The future of a public works borrowing bill to fund state Capitol work, roads and bridges and other projects is in question after it failed in the Minnesota House. Representatives voted 76-56 Friday on a bill to sell bonds to fund public works projects, five votes short of the 81 needed to pass.
RELATED CONTENTRagtag band of firefighters jumps into action
Kelly Elsner found his second calling Tuesday night -- amateur firefighter. As fires closed in on his Hubbard County Road 111 home and well drilling business south of Park Rapids, Elsner called his employees back to work. “Come back as fast as you can,” were his instructions.
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A commission charged with accrediting the North Dakota University System is investigating a complaint filed by a former university president about the system’s leadership.
Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.
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When James Sundstrom’s fiancée picked up their 4-year-old son at a Thief River Falls day care Tuesday afternoon, he said she found the boy waiting in the entry with tears and a bloody nose.
HOWARD KOSSOVER: Social Security numbers for baby
How do I get a Social Security number for my newborn?
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Western State Bank of Devils Lake announced this week that it had purchased Central Arizona Bank in Scottsdale, Ariz., a bank with assets of $31 million.
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Shakira set to leave ‘The Voice’ after season
Pop singer Shakira will leave NBC’s television singing competition program “The Voice” after only one season as a judge in order to spend more time with her family.
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Top-rated U.S. broadcast network CBS will bring comedian Robin Williams back to television next season to plug one of the few holes in its primetime schedule.
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PREP NOTEBOOK: Health to be big factor in Red River boy's track meet
Health will be a key factor in Grand Forks Red River’s bid to win the East Region boys track meet. The regional will be held today in Fargo, beginning at 1 p.m. On the line are a lot of berths for next weekend’s Class A state meet in Bismarck — the top six finishers in each event, as well as all entrants who meet state qualifying standards, advance.
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For whatever the reason, the second game of a Great West Conference series has given UND difficulties this season. That happened again Friday at Kraft Field, where Chicago State beat UND 6-4.
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COUNTRY SCRIBE: Time warp
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The latest crop of fresh-faced graduates is about to march up for their diplomas. I include college graduates in that crowd because I no longer can tell the difference between high school and college students.
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Revelations and headlines steadily erode the Obama administration’s most valuable resource, the asset it most desperately needs: trust.
RELATED CONTENTMARILYN HAGERTY: Calming the storm at work
Weathering the workplace storm is a widespread challenge. And learning to predict, prepare and prevail will be presented when the UND Conflict Resolution Center holds its annual symposium beginning Monday.
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There is no doubt that quinoa is on trend right now in the food world. The united nations has even deemed 2013 as the "year or quinoa". Not just because it's popular though, but because it is consider...
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CAPITOL CHATTERBudget pieces slowly begin moving toward governor's office
By Don Davis Minnesota legislators have taken baby steps in passing a $38 billion, two-year budget that must be finished by midnight Monday. The biggest step so far was set to come late Friday or ear...
5/17/13 at 8:49 PM
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We gather here today to mourn the loss of a great friend. A friend to some of us more than others. A friend to those of us who, with stomachs rumbling and aching at 1:55 a.m., were sustained by its c...
5/17/13 at 6:30 PM
COMPASS POINTS WITH BRAD DOKKENGame and Fish stocks trout in Turtle River at Turtle River State Park
If wading or fishing from shore along a small stream is your preference, you might want to put Turtle River State Park on your places-to-go-list in the next couple of weeks. Park Manager Steve Cran...
5/17/13 at 12:08 PM
AG RIGHTTough times, tough choices
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5/17/13 at 9:10 AM
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I have concluded that my mental health is greatly improved by a day out in the garden. Yesterday was my first real concentrated effort in garden therapy and in the few short hours I invested I was rem...
5/18/13 at 11:16 AM
ASTRO BOB1998 QE2 asteroid flyby an opportunity for pros and amateurs alike
An asteroid it would take an hour to walk across will speed past Earth on May 31 and provide radio astronomers a perfect opportunity to nab closeup views of its surface. 1998 QE2, discovered in 1998...
5/18/13 at 10:56 AM
FATHER KNOWS LAST2013 Fargo Marathon
I love running! I love training! My body, mind and soul all benefit from having a steady routine. Training for races has been the one constant during the last four years that seems to make everythi...
5/18/13 at 9:17 AM
COURAGE IN THE KITCHENPan-Fried Asparagus
Chuck, Ive found a real good place for brook trout, said my father when he picked me up at the bus station in Hayward. The spring semester was over and I was home for a few days before heading back to...
5/18/13 at 8:15 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTYDakota RIP
The grand girls dog died on Wednesday May 15th. Dakota was a Sheltie and they got her when they lived in Illinois. She must have been about twelve years old. She didnt do old age well, she suffere...
5/18/13 at 5:05 AM
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Officials survey damage from Conn. train collision, call it `frankly amazing' that no one died
Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commute...State Wires: ND | MN
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