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Forum publisher: Put house affair behind us; focus on higher education

It’s time to step back and review the North Dakota State University president’s house debacle.

By William C. Marcil , November 08, 2009

Carefully consider backgrounding in feeding and marketing calves

FARGO - Declines in calf prices may interest some producers in feeding calves and marketing them at heavier weights later rather than sending them to market now, according to a North Dakota State University livestock specialist.

By NDSU Extension Service , October 13, 2009

New energy economics: Potential impacts of cap and trade on ND corn production

FARGO - I recently spent an afternoon with the leadership of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association trying to discern the impact of pending federal cap and trade legislation. It is quite likely that corn is the one commodity that will be the most affected because of ties to fertilizer, livestock production and biofuels. At this stage, it is very difficult to forecast if these effects will be positive or negative because many of the programmatic details have not been finalized. In essence, cap and trade provides both opportunities and risks, depending on how the legislation is implemented.

By By Cole Gustafson , July 17, 2009

Minnesota state parks offer free admission Sunday

ST. PAUL - Minnesota state parks are offering free admission and other special programs Sunday.

By Associated Press , June 06, 2009

South repeats as state soccer champ

Bruins top Jamestown 4-0 for second-consecutive state crown

By Heath Hotzler , May 30, 2009

ND STATE TRACK AND FIELD MEET: Drevlow wins a pair of titles

BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Sargent/Sargent County's Ryan Drevlow said he could feel a big day coming.

May 22, 2009

ND STATE TRACK AND FIELD MEET: Roesler captures two records in prelims

Fargo South's standout junior breaks marks in 200 and 400

By Heath Hotzler , May 22, 2009

ND STATE TRACK AND FIELD MEET: Mears wins 1,600

Packers' Ellie Grooters sets record in the 300 hurdles prelims

By Heath Hotzler , May 22, 2009

New energy economics: Agricultural implications of EPA carbon dioxide declaration

FARGO - On April 17, 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that carbon dioxide (CO2) and five other industrial emissions endanger “the health and welfare of current and future generations” and is “the first formal recognition by the U.S. government of the threats posed by climate change,” according to Lisa Jackson, EPA administrator.

By Cole Gustafson , April 24, 2009

North Dakota tobacco bill’s future uncertain

BISMARCK – Legislation to enact last year’s voter-approved tobacco control measure is remaining up in the air this weekend – or longer – with both sides of the dispute insisting they own the best plan to use millions of dollars to eliminate tobacco use in the state.

April 12, 2009

Fargo North wins state girls hockey as tearful coach steps down

Fargo North gave coach Dave Bjugson a fitting farewell on Saturday. The Spartans defeated Bismarck 2-1 to capture their second consecutive North Dakota girls hockey title at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Bjugson's final game on the bench.

February 28, 2009

Babies abandoned in North Dakota, Minnesota doing well

Identity, motivation of parents unknown
Police in Grand Forks, N.D., were still searching Monday for the mother of an infant girl who was found abandoned at a fire station Saturday morning.

By Dave Olson , January 20, 2009

Pawlenty ‘warns’ of good health

Gov. Tim Pawlenty threatened, in a sense, Minnesota lawmakers in his State of the State speech in St. Paul.

January 19, 2009

Bill would encourage upgrading of utilities

BISMARCK – A bill that seeks to expand Renaissance Zone incentives could eliminate eyesores in downtown Fargo, supporters say.

By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , January 19, 2009

Bemidji State to formally pursue spot in WCHA

BEMIDJI, Minn. – Bemidji State University’s quest to become a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association cleared a major hurdle Thursday. Yet an even larger one remains.

By By John J. McRae , January 16, 2009