show moreWoman injured in Grand Forks car-truck accident
The driver of a Ford Taurus was transported to Altru Hospital after a car-truck accident this morning in Grand Forks. Grand Forks Police Department is investigating.
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A Grand Forks Democratic state senator who is an attorney has been disciplined by North Dakota's Supreme Court for failing to adequately represent a client.
RELATED CONTENTHeavy rain spikes organic chemicals in Grand Forks drinking water
If you live and Grand Forks and are wondering why your water tastes or smells a little funny, don’t worry: It’s perfectly safe. Heavy rains have stirred up a pair of organic chemical compounds that affect taste and odor in water.
RELATED CONTENTDisabled ND couple refused marriage by church
Come July 13, Anna Bankes and Justin Neis will become husband and wife. Both Neis and Bankes have disabilities. The impasse — Neis wanted very much to be married at his church, Spirit of Life in Mandan, while the Rev. Chris Kadrmas has told the couple that he feels they aren't prepared to be married.
Woman rescued from Red River in Fargo
Firefighters responded to a call about 2:20 a.m. from a woman who called 911 from her cell phone while clinging to an object in the river.
ND higher ed board rejects report clearing Shirvani of fraud
During a special meeting today on the North Dakota State University campus, current board President Duaine Espegard made a motion to elect current Vice President Kirsten Diederich as the next president and board member Terry Hjelmstad as the vice president.
RELATED CONTENTWestern N.D. county cracks down on crew camps where homicides occurred
Oilfield crew camps where two homicides and a stabbing have occurred need to beef up security or be forced to shut down, according to Williams County officials.
Highways reopen at Cavalier as evacuation order ends
The 60-hour flood-related evacuation of Cavalier, N.D., ended at 7 a.m. today, and state highways leading into the community have reopened.
No word of Fargo sponsors pulling away from Boy Scouts due to gay vote
The top executive of the Northern Lights Council, which includes all of North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, said he wasn’t aware of any local sponsors of Boy Scout troops who planned to withdraw support after scouting’s national group voted to allow gay youths.
RELATED CONTENTFormer Grand Forks County sheriff Taylor dies
Former Grand Forks County Sheriff Gordon Taylor has died. Taylor’s family informed the county sheriff’s department today that he passed away Wednesday night, according to Lt. Gary Grove. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Minnesota man finds rare Superman comic in house insulation
It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a wall in a house he was renovating in a small town in Minnesota.
RELATED CONTENTTHE LIST: Mike & Hannah Power ... Gretchen Kottke ... Sue Burke
The Backstage Project presents Mike & Hannah Power and Black Cat Abraham at 8 p.m. tonight, Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks. Mike & Hannah’s music is a mixture of folk and pop.
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Former UND hockey player, assistant coach Eades named USHL coach of the year
Former University of North Dakota hockey player and assistant coach Cary Eades has been named coach of the year in the United States Hockey League.
RELATED CONTENTPREP TRACK: Central standout in contention for three events at ND Class A meet
It was the running part of track and field that initially soured Katarina Reller on the sport. Now it’s the throwing part that has Reller in state title contention. Reller is a top-three seed in the discus, shot put and javelin going into the ND Class A girls high school track meet.
RELATED CONTENTAUTO RACING: Pederson looking for second win of the season at RCS
Joey Pederson raced his new late model at River Cities Speedway last week. Before the night, he wondered if his new car was as fast and as good as the one he drove to a track championship in 2012. It’s early, but the answer so far is yes.
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OUR OPINION: In sympathy with the family
Our hearts are broken today, and our prayers are with the family of McCain Endres, the 16-year-old Central student who died in a motorcycle accident a block away from school.
RELATED CONTENTMARILYN HAGERTY: Life’s a beach for grads
This is the last day of school in Grand Forks. School year 2012-13 is history. The question is: What do people do with all that stuff the students bring home?
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