Doug Burgum named 37th Rough Rider recipient

Fargo entrepreneur and philanthropist Doug Burgum has been named North Dakota’s 37th recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award.

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UPDATED: Man accused of plotting Fargo dentist's murder waives extradition

OKLAHOMA CITY - Gene Carl Kirkpatrick, the 63-year-old grandfather suspected of paying for the murder of his former son-in-law, waived extradition from Oklahoma today.

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• Judge says ND has jurisdiction in Gattuso custody battle
• Philip Gattuso with daughter Kennedy
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Sixth cougar killed in western ND

BISMARCK, N.D. — Another mountain lion has been killed in western North Dakota.

The Forum seeking “10 to Watch in 2010”

With 2009 almost a distant memory, it’s time to look to the year ahead. Namely, The Forum is looking for people who are poised to make news or make a difference in the Fargo-Moorhead community in 2010.

• 10 to Watch in 2010

Forum seeks nominations for 2009 Person of the Year

In a year of inspiring news stories, The Forum is once again seeking readers’ choice for area Person of the Year.

• Person of the Year

Minn. GOP biggest user of tax break Pawlenty axed

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Pawlenty's Republican Party was the biggest user of a campaign program he axed that gives donors tax refunds for part of their contributions.

High-risk sex offender registers north Fargo address with police

FARGO – Police are notifying north Fargo residents that a sex offender living near them has been assessed with a high risk to reoffend.

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Greg Voss named exec director for Minn-Kota Red Cross chapter

Greg Voss has been named regional executive director of the Minn-Kota Chapter of the American Red Cross.

White House at odds with bishops over abortion

WASHINGTON — The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

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2 victims of Minnesota tour bus crash improving

MINNEAPOLIS — The two passengers most seriously injured in this week's tour bus crash near Austin are improving.

MN: Nearly 7 percent of state's home loans delinquent

MINNEAPOLIS — A record number of Minnesota homeowners are behind on their mortgages.

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Valley City soldier honored by France

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — A Valley City veteran has received the Legion of Honor award from the French government.

Augsburg student hospitalized with meningitis

MINNEAPOLIS — A student at Augsburg College in Minneapolis is hospitalized with a case of bacterial meningitis.

Survey suggests improving economy in Plains

OMAHA, Neb. — For the third straight month, a survey of rural bankers in the Midwest and Plains suggests the weak economic conditions are strengthening, if slowly.

County commissioner wants end to Devils Lake disputes

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Ramsey County Commissioner Joe Belford says he thinks a commission with both North Dakota and Manitoba officials is needed to put to rest disputes over Devils Lake.

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