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Woman, carrying Blender and Hooters magazines, nabbed outside Fargo police station for shoplifting

05/09/2008
Fargo police officers didn’t have to go far to nab a woman who allegedly shoplifted two magazines from a downtown drug store.

Jaeger says Cass squad cars can't share Laney's name and ND state seal

05/09/2008
UPDATED 12:12 p.m.
North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger has told Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney that a recent makeover of county patrol cars that combined Laney’s name and the Great Seal of North Dakota is not permitted and must be changed.

D-G-F may amend pledge of allegiance policy to protect students' expression

05/09/2008
DILWORTH, Minn. - The pledge of allegiance policy at the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District may be changed, the junior high principal said today.

Parents hold child, then leave it ‘up to God’

05/09/2008
Joe and Aimee Aguilar held their 5-day-old son for the first time Wednesday night. The next day, knowing he would likely die within hours of being removed from life-saving medical machines, they had him baptized and left the rest “up to God.”

Loaded lakes fill cravings

05/09/2008
Nature knows best in providing walleye
If your plan for Saturday’s Minnesota fishing opener is to catch walleyes, take heart: The state’s Department of Natural Resources dumps millions of the finny critters into area lakes every year.

3 D-G-F students sit, get punished

05/09/2008
School policy prohibits sitting during pledge
Three eighth-graders at Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Junior High spent Thursday in in-school suspension for sitting down during the pledge of allegiance.

Walleyes stocked by science

05/09/2008
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources uses science to decide which lakes to stock with walleyes. And while suggestions from cabin owners and fishermen are welcome, they don’t carry a lot of weight when it comes to stocking.

Stocking walleyes a yearly routine

05/09/2008
There’s a chance you could catch a walleye today that was born in a glass jar. It’s how stocked walleyes get their start.

Video out in Taser case

05/09/2008
Newly released footage shows details in man’s confrontation with troopers before he died.
Troopers tried to communicate with Mark Backlund, but he tried to restart his minivan and then struggled with the troopers as they used a Taser to restrain him, according to video footage of the incident released Thursday.

Students debate sales tax

05/09/2008
Straw poll, debate give mixed signals on how Cass County voters might respond to proposal.
The public debate on the proposed half-cent Cass County economic development sales tax will be settled by voters on June 10.

Consultant: Spend more on training

05/09/2008
N.D. schools may need to choose between electives or core areas
North Dakota teachers should have eight more days of professional training a year and all schools should have at least one teacher on staff to tutor at-risk students, a consultant firm told the state Commission on Education Improvement on Thursday.

Crew still happy – just much quieter

05/09/2008
Hooligans host get-together
There’s nothing like the piercing sound and soaring sight of fighter jets in formation overhead to create visibility for the “Happy Hooligans.”

Cuts possible if budget talks fail

05/09/2008
In a sign that state budget negotiations are not going well, Gov. Tim Pawlenty is looking at ways to fix a budget deficit if he and legislative leaders can’t reach an agreement by the Legislature’s May 19 adjournment date.

Can Pile backers agree to relocate tower off property

05/09/2008
Backers of the “Old Can Pile” brainstormed here Thursday night to make a plan that prevents the landmark from being demolished by its current owners as early as May 29.

F-M groups to test waters

05/09/2008
Human rights commissions not yet ready to discuss merging
Area human rights groups will focus on increasing collaborative efforts before any official discussions of merging the groups begin.

North teacher receives Presidential Award

05/09/2008
Fargo North High School math teacher Michelle Bertsch has been honored with a 2007 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Warrant issued for man charged with sex crimes

05/09/2008
A 48-year-old Waubun, Minn., man faces felony and misdemeanor criminal sexual conduct charges in Becker County District Court on claims he inappropriately touched two men.

N.D. considers new math, science rules

05/09/2008
Members of the Commission on Education Improvement were told Thursday to create a North Dakota version of Indiana’s “Core 40” high school graduation standards.

Graphic: Plane fire

Fire in bathroom of plane forces emergency landing

05/09/2008
The FBI is investigating the cause of a bathroom fire that forced a Compass Airlines jet to make an emergency landing Wednesday at Fargo’s Hector International Airport.

Pipeline detractors argue for delay

05/09/2008
North Dakota and TransCanada Keystone Pipeline officials didn’t study alternative routes for the crude oil pipeline scheduled to be built through eastern North Dakota this summer, opponents of the line’s current route told a state district judge Thursday.

Moorhead mail carrier honored today

05/09/2008
A Moorhead mail carrier will be awarded the U.S. Postal Service’s Heroes Award at 7:45 this morning for his quick response to a house fire on Christmas Eve, a news release said.

Seasonal yard waste collection ends today

05/09/2008
The city of Fargo’s yard waste collection from residential neighborhoods wraps up today.

16-year-old accused of threat with knife

05/09/2008
Police have recommended that a 16-year-old male be charged with terrorizing for threatening two sixth-grade boys with a knife Wednesday morning.

Another UND department decries ‘institutionalized racism’ on campus

05/09/2008
In a resolution passed late last month, UND’s English department condemns the “chronic inaction” of UND administrators in the face of swastikas and other racist graffiti found on campus in recent months.

No charges for University place swastika graffiti

05/09/2008
The Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office will not press charges against a UND student who reportedly drew a swastika on an apartment door in the school’s University Place apartment building.

Bail set at $25,000 for suspect in homemade bomb incident

05/09/2008
Bail has been set at $25,000 for a man charged after the explosion of a homemade bomb in a restaurant dining room over the weekend.

Jumping course to open at horse park

05/09/2008
The North Dakota Horse Park Foundation, in collaboration with volunteers from the Alpha Equus English Rider’s Club, have constructed a competitive jumping course on the infield of the NDHP race track in north Fargo.

Program to help families of preemies

05/09/2008
The March of Dimes has named Innovis Health, Fargo, to implement the first North Dakota NICU Family Support program.

Legislature OKs bars to later closing time

05/09/2008
Beer taps, wine corkscrews and martini shakers should get an extra workout during the Republican National Convention thanks to state legislation that pushes bar closing time out by two hours.

West Fargo marking Arbor Day on Monday

05/09/2008
The city of West Fargo will hold an Arbor Day Celebration at 1 p.m. Monday in Maplewood Park.

Duncan’s mental evaluation completed

05/09/2008
A psychiatric evaluation of convicted child killer Joseph Edward Duncan III has been completed, and a federal judge could decide soon if Duncan will be allowed to represent himself in his death penalty hearing.

Thomas Dodson

Minot base’s cameras, firefighters rescue others

05/09/2008
Firefighters and a high-tech truck from the Minot Air Force Base are credited with coming to the rescue of others battling a wildfire just outside Minot last month.

Eight N.D. counties no longer under bans

05/09/2008
Eight counties in the state’s central and western regions are no longer under burn bans imposed by the state Department of Emergency.

Carpet World gives RedHawks tickets

05/09/2008
To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Carpet World in Fargo, 4601 17th Ave. S., is hosting a RedHawks/Community Appreciation Day celebration Saturday.

Air Guard members to receive honors

05/09/2008
Two airmen from the North Dakota Air Guard Detachment at the Minot (N.D.) Air Force Base will receive the Air Force Combat Action Medal during a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Cold weather takes its toll on songbirds

05/09/2008
The chilly, snowy spring has killed scores of songbirds in the northern two-thirds of Minnesota.

Clinton rejects calls to quit race

05/09/2008
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton shrugged off calls to drop out of the race during a stop in Sioux Falls Thursday.

House thanks WWII vets

05/09/2008
Resolution commends Minnesotans for contributions in war
Rep. Bernie Lieder is a member of the “Greatest Generation,” but he never would use such a term about himself.

Graduation readers prepare for tongue-twister names

05/09/2008
A week from Saturday, 453 new graduates will cross the commencement stage on the lawn of Macalester College in St. Paul. Among them: Nokuthula Sikhethiwe Kitikiti, Udochukwu Chinyere Obodo, and Baitnairamdal Otgonshar. Jayne Niemi will be ready.

Mercedes Gorden

Pawlenty signs bill for bridge collapse victims

05/09/2008
A close-knit coalition of Minneapolis bridge collapse victims – some in wheelchairs and others still wearing casts – looked on Thursday as Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed a $38 million package to compensate them for their injuries and losses.

Carver aims for top health ranking

05/09/2008
Carver County wants to be known as the healthiest county in the nation.

AG issues warning on job service scam

05/09/2008
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem issued a warning Thursday about a copycat Web site for Job Service North Dakota.

Nevada judge accused of demanding royal treatment

Elizabeth Halverson is a judge. But the way courthouse staffers see it, she expects to be treated like a queen.

Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize

A construction company owner who lost two homes in Hurricane Katrina claimed a $97 million Powerball prize, a jackpot won off a ticket he bought at a convenience store where he stopped to buy his wife a gallon of milk.

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Health officials say uranium in water not from mining

Uranium found in groundwater in western North Dakota is naturally occurring and not from mining for the radioactive element, a state health official says.

Hoeven issues drought emergency

Gov. John Hoeven has declared an "early phase" agricultural drought emergency in North Dakota.

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Several lakes on Minn. northern border still frozen

Several lakes in far northern Minnesota remain locked in ice and inaccessible to boats going into this weekend's fishing opener.

Minn. groups announce statewide push to increase recycling

Minnesotans recycle about 41 percent of their trash, but a pair of state agencies say that needs to increase to keep up with the increasing volume of waste.

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Talk About It

What do you think about the students’ punishment for sitting during the pledge of allegiance?
Quote - "Teaching a child that it is o.k. to disrespect authority in the name of "free speech" is dangerous and I believe a reason why young people are disrespectful of adults in general."

What are your thoughts on fewer electives and more core curriculum?

What are your thoughts on lowering 32nd Avenue's speed limit?
Quote - "Just leave it at 40. People aren't going to slow down anyway!"

What do you think of Fargo North High School’s new policy on cursing?
Quote - "A great policy. All they have to do to get a day or two off is curse at a teacher. If they had a policy like that when I was in school I would have taken advantage of it."

What are your thoughts on a bar blacklist?
Quote - "If bars want my business, the black list naming such idiots might bring about a pay off for the bar owners. We are certainly more profitable than the fools."