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Social Security disability - the medical decision
Today I am returning to the topic of how a Social Security disability decision is made. For both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), local Social Security office representatives m...
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Dear Teri, My question is: Is there a way to have a different number on ones Medicare card? My concern: After years of locking up my Social Security number, I was amazed to find it is now my Medicare...
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Marty not happy with 'cone of silence' attitude
Minnesotas best-known open-government legislator says a federal group now agrees that state leaders cone of silence is not good. Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, said the non-partisan Center for Publi...
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Obama to nominate N.D. energy regulator to federal board
FARGO - President Barack Obama is expected to nominate a North Dakota Public Service commissioner this afternoon to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. North Dakota Republican Sen. Joh...
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The 12 Days Before Christmas - 216 Veteran Suicides.
As we all go about merrily this holiday season I want to remind everyone of an unpleasant reality that will forever mar this season for an untold number of veterans' families - the veteran suicide epi...
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Moorhead pastor seeks Minnesota Senate seat

MOORHEAD – A local pastor is seeking the DFL party’s endorsement in the race to become the next state senator representing District 9.

By Forum staff reports , February 09, 2012

Petitions force a redo on Sioux nickname

State board to seek court ruling on underlying mandate
GRAND FORKS – As the University of North Dakota announced its sports teams are officially the Fighting Sioux again – for now – the head of the board that oversees the university said Wednesday board members may ask for a court ruling on the law requiring UND to readopt the nickname.

By Chuck Haga, Forum Communications Co. , February 08, 2012

Fargo gay couple readies for marriage license denial

Fargo gay couple readies for marriage license denial FARGO – Lenny Tweeden and Wayne Rosell have been committed partners for 25 years. But, as gay men, they’ve never been able to marry.

By Patrick Springer , February 08, 2012

House approves line-item veto for president

WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House has voted to give President Barack Obama and his successors the line-item veto, an authority to single out individual spending items for elimination that has been sought by both Republican and Democratic presidents.

By Associated Press , February 08, 2012

Mich., Pa. put limits on families seeking food aid, especially if they own too much

HOWELL, Mich. — The 2010 Buick Enclave parked in her garage kept Michigan resident Renee Moore from getting food stamps for two months last year, even though her family's income had dropped to below the poverty level, her husband's Ford Explorer had 300,000 miles on it and her family had less than $1,000 in the bank.

By Associated Press , February 08, 2012

Boehner: Congress to overturn birth control policy

WASHINGTON — House Speaker John Boehner accused the Obama administration Wednesday of an “unambiguous attack on religious freedom,” promising that Congress will reverse a new policy requiring religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with free birth control if the president doesn't.

By Associated Press , February 08, 2012

UPDATED: Santorum slows Romney nomination express

UPDATED: Santorum slows Romney nomination express ST. PAUL - About 22,000 Minnesota Republicans helped Rick Santorum slow down what many had seen as a Mitt Romney domination of the Republican presidential race.

By Don Davis , February 08, 2012

UPDATED: Dispute over signs roils residents in Little Falls, Minn.

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. — Robin Hensel says it's only fair that since the city of Little Falls ordered her to take down signs in her yard supporting the Occupy Wall Street and peace movements, the city should have to remove its “We Support Our Troops” banner from a downtown bank.

By Associated Press , February 08, 2012

Not renewing flood insurance before new maps come out could cost you

FARGO – Officials say a decision to not renew flood insurance could have costly implications months before new flood-plain maps come out.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is expected to finalize flood-plain maps this year after more than a decade of redrawing.

By Wendy Reuer , February 07, 2012

NDSU student seeks new seat in District 16

NDSU student seeks new seat in District 16 BISMARCK – A North Dakota State University student with a background in lobbying for higher education is seeking a seat in the state Legislature.

By Forum Communications , February 07, 2012

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Organizers: Fighting Sioux nickname is back

BISMARCK — Supporters of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname say they have enough petition signatures to force the university to start using the name again.

By Associated Press , February 07, 2012

What where to caucus in Clay County today?

FARGO – Minnesota Caucuses for both the Republican and Democratic-Farmer-Labor parties will be held tonight.

By Wendy Reuer , February 06, 2012

Forum exclusive: Fargo sales tax lacks support

Forum exclusive: Fargo sales tax lacks support 3 of 5 commissioners won’t support mayor’s push for June vote
FARGO – A majority of city commissioners here say this summer is too soon to ask residents for a sales tax extension to fund infrastructure and flood protection projects.

By Kristen Daum , February 06, 2012

Red River diversion: Those for or against plan may try court

Red River diversion: Those for or against plan may try court Opponents aim to halt project; diversion officials ready to defend
CHRISTINE, N.D. – Supporters and critics of the Red River diversion project are gearing up for an explosive showdown in the courts, which could potentially start as early as April.

By Kristen Daum , February 06, 2012

Clay County Jail remodeling wraps up

Inmate claims he was scalded by hot water from newly plumbed shower
MOORHEAD – The Clay County Jail is expected to reach full inmate capacity again by Tuesday as a plumbing replacement project nears completion.

By Mike Nowatzki , February 05, 2012

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