show moreHoeven to meet with top Interior official on safety of children at Spirit Lake
Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., will meet Thursday with Kevin Washburn, the Interior Department’s assistant secretary for Indian affairs, to press for assurances that “children are being placed in safe homes” at Spirit Lake, a top aide said Wednesday.
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A 9-year-old in Grand Forks was taken to Altru Hospital after hitting a car while riding a bicycle around 1 p.m. this afternoon, according to police, who did not identify the child.
ND judge allows new complaint to abortion lawsuit
A North Dakota judge ruled today that he will allow a new lawsuit onto a challenge of a 2011 abortion law that he already has called unconstitutional.
Otter Tail Power Co. worker in good condition
BEMIDJI — Despite initial reports that an employee of Otter Tail Power Co. had been shocked while working on an active power line Monday morning, a representative of the company said the man had a “personal medical issue.”
RELATED CONTENTN.D., Minnesota workers rank high in education
North Dakotans and Minnesotans are among the states with the highest educational attainment in the country, according to a report by a private foundation focused on education.
RELATED CONTENTVolunteers search to help flood victims
Volunteers are helping an elderly woman in Grafton, N.D., clean up the flood damage in her home that resulted from heavy rains that hit northeast North Dakota last month.
RELATED CONTENTWestern N.D. county trying to put halt to man camp construction
After month of behind-the-scenes work, Williams County has begun to initiate a plan to reduce the number of temporary housing units in the county.
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 in suburban St. Paul helicopter crash
A pilot was killed Wednesday when the helicopter he was flying to spray for mosquitoes crashed into the backyard of a suburban St. Paul home.
RELATED CONTENTHeitkamp, 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 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.
Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51
James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.
RELATED CONTENTTHE 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.
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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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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA HOCKEYChorney re-signs with Blues
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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 ...
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Bernanke says stronger economy means Fed could slow bond buying this year, end it next year
In a move that could send interest rates higher, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by saying the Federal Re...State Wires: ND | MN
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