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Levi Johnston's mother gets three years in drug case
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The mother of the man former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol had planned to marry has been sentenced to three years in prison.By Associated Press , November 20, 2009
Stenehjem releases response to lawsuit seeking to halt changing Fighting Sioux nickname
FARGO (AP) — The fate of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname should be decided by a state board and not the courts, the state's attorney general said Friday in a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by nickname supporters.By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press Writer , November 20, 2009
HOMETOWN HERO: 18-year-old MSUM student pulls man from Red River; victim's condition unknown
MOORHEAD - An 18-year-old college student with average swimming skills and no water-rescue training jumped into the cold Red River this afternoon to try to save a man from drowning.By Tammy Swift , November 20, 2009
Bon Jovi tickets selling fast for Fargodome
Since seats opened up Monday morning, about 16,000 have sold for the March 13 Bon Jovi show, Fargodome Manager Rob Sobolik said Friday.November 20, 2009
Man who stabbed truck driver at Moorhead rest area could be deported next week
MOORHEAD - Harmit Bhangu, the man who thought God directed him to stab a fellow truck driver, should be handed over to federal immigration officials on Monday.
By Forum staff report , November 20, 2009
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.By Helmut Schmidt , November 20, 2009
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.
By Forum staff report , November 20, 2009
Sixth cougar killed in western ND
BISMARCK, N.D. — Another mountain lion has been killed in western North Dakota.By Associated Press , November 20, 2009
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.
By Forum staff reports , November 20, 2009
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.
By Forum staff reports , November 20, 2009
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.By Associated Press , November 20, 2009
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.By Associated Press , November 20, 2009
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.By Associated Press , November 20, 2009
MN: Nearly 7 percent of state's home loans delinquent
MINNEAPOLIS — A record number of Minnesota homeowners are behind on their mortgages.By Associated Press , November 20, 2009
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.By Associated Press , November 20, 2009
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"Homeless" American Girl Doll is a Marketing Nightmare
Being a Grandfather of a 7 year old girl,
This prank really sucks!
I've received a report that the yard at 1121 Second Place N.E. is covered in vacuum cleaners because of a birthday prank on the resident there. If you go by there, post a comment on what it looks like. UPDATE: You can see a photo of the house here.
Posted by: Logan C. Adams on Nov 18, 2009 at 12:01 PM | It's Good To Be In N.D.Bemidji State University and It's Economic Impact
During the campaign for building the Bemidji Regional Event Center, a lot was made of the huge impact having a college like Bemidji State University in our area. A Wilder Foundation Study done in 2007 put the impact of the institution on the local economy at $150 million dollars per year. It
Posted by: bemidjimike on Nov 16, 2009 at 7:14 AM | The View from this side of the LakeGetting to Know VenuWorks
Getting To Know VenuWorks, Your Management Company for the Bemidji Event Center With the recent announcement of the City of Bemidji contracting the daily management of the event center with the firm VenuWorks, I thought it would be interesting to dig a bit deeper into their operation. They currentl
Posted by: bemidjimike on Nov 12, 2009 at 7:16 AM | The View from this side of the LakeShould Hasan face charges of treason?
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the man accused of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, last week, is awake, according to CNN. I've had this thought in the back of my my head since that shooting that Hasan's alleged actions go beyond murder -- that his cowardly surprise attack on our soldiers and civili
Posted by: Logan C. Adams on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:54 AM | It's Good To Be In N.D.Risk Statistics on Kids
Kids have been called our most precious treasure and as a father of three I couldn't agree more. Someone recently introduced me to a website called "Kids Count Data Center". People who know me know I am a big fan of statistics. The Kids Count Data Center contains more than 100 measures of
Posted by: bemidjimike on Nov 8, 2009 at 5:47 PM | The View from this side of the LakeHousehold Tool Debate
With everything from medical care to economics in turmoil, my wife and I had a very deep conversation last week while getting our house ready for winter. What is the most useful household major tool that we own? Now we're not talking about screwdrivers or power drills or palm sanders
Posted by: bemidjimike on Nov 6, 2009 at 7:29 AM | The View from this side of the LakeLibrary Usage Way Up...Funding Way Down
When the economy goes South, some businesses thrive and other businesses suffer. According to national statistics, library usage is up 10% from 3 years ago. People in a tough economy are forgetting the movie and book stores, dropping internet home service and are flooding the libraries to re
Posted by: bemidjimike on Nov 2, 2009 at 7:19 AM | The View from this side of the Lake
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