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Cities Area Transit system wants to hear from public on service change
Changes are on the way for the Cities Area Transit system, and the agency is looking for public comments on proposed adjustments to bus routes in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks.
RELATED CONTENTPilot killed after helicopter crashes into garage in suburban St. Paul
A low-flying helicopter believed to be operated by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, was seen struggling to remain aloft, a witness said, before crashing into a garage in the St. Paul suburb.
Heitkamp, 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 CONTENTGrand Forks Herald publisher to retire in 2014
Mike Jacobs, who became publisher in 2004, has held numerous positions in his 35 years at the newspaper, including stints as a reporter, editorialist and editor.
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 CONTENTEast Grand Forks nixes new sewage plant
East Grand Forks City Council members Tuesday night eliminated one possible option for treating the city’s wastewater, but added two more choices.
Moorhead dad charged with manslaughter in death of baby in van
Prosecutors in Moorhead filed a manslaughter charge Tuesday against the father of a 5-month-old baby 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 past three years on reports of child neglect or endangerment.
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 CONTENTN.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?”
House 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.
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THE EATBEAT: Marilyn reviews three Bismarck eateries
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Pirogue Grill, Peacock Alley and Fireflour Pizza stepped up with tastings for participants in during a June workshop for North Dakota Bloggers and Writers in Bismarck.
RELATED CONTENTVince Flynn, best-selling Minnesota author, dies
St. Paul based crime write Vince Flynn has died. The best-selling author of the Mitch Rapp series of thriller novels was said last year that he'd been diagnosed with stage III metastatic prostate cancer in 2010.
RELATED CONTENTPost 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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Featured Staff Blogs
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS CO.Grand Forks Herald Publisher Mike Jacobs to retire in 2014
By Robb Jeffries Grand Forks Herald GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Grand Forks Herald Publisher Mike Jacobs has announced he will retire March 31. Jacobs, who became publisher in 2004, has held numerous positi...
6/19/13 at 9:56 AM
ADDICTED TO RUNNING3 strange weeks
It's been a tough stretch lately. But the events in May and June also reinforced a couple important life lessons: question everything and pursue what you're passionate about. In my case, both lessons...
6/19/13 at 9:25 AM
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
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
Featured Area Voices
THE ARMCHAIR MVPBWCA Fishing Secrets: Secret Lake
While I like to openly share most of my BWCA fishing "hotspots" in the interest of helping others to experience the same excitement I've enjoyed (see here, here, and here), there are a couple of gems ...
6/19/13 at 11:52 AM
THE WANNABE BIRDERA hairy and a hummer
Carolyn Quick, who lives between Ely and Tower, came up with unique photo perspectives on two backyard birds. Let's start with this amazing picture of a hairy woodpecker: Carolyn says she surprised h...
6/19/13 at 11:21 AM
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NORTH DAKOTANorth Dakota one of 27 states to default to federal exchange
North Dakota is one of 27 states that have decided to let the federal government set up and run the state marketplace or exchange under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment is set to start on Octo...
6/19/13 at 10:25 AM
SOCIAL SECURITY: INFORMATION & UPDATESEarnings and employment data by state
Much of the Social Security information I provide is about SSA benefits being paid. Todays information is much different. A new report presents 2010 earnings and employment data by state and county f...
6/19/13 at 9:53 AM
ASTRO BOBCelebrate summer's start 'round about midnight Friday
Summer afternoonsummer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. - Henry James So it's always seemed to me at the start of a summer vacation. End...
6/19/13 at 9:38 AM
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