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THE NEW FORTY Common sense delivered by Dr. Thomas Jacobsen...
Today I want to utilize my blog to both applaud a good citizen and to further spread his thoughtful words. I know my blog readers extend far beyond my local area and beyond North Dakota. I also recogn...
Posted on 5/5/13 at 7:16 PM
COMPASS POINTS: NEWS FROM THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH HERALD OUTDOOR WRITER BRAD DOKKEN Proposed new N.D. Outdoor Heritage Fund initiated measure to get hearing Thursday
The North Dakota Wildlife Federation and other conservation advocates in the state are asking people who care about the states natural resources and the wild places that remain to get behind a new pro...
Posted on 3/1/13 at 4:47 PM
THE DULLUM FILE George Longmire
Even though he lived a very long time, I was saddened to learn of George Longmire's death this morning. He died Sunday at a Chaska, Minnesota retirement home at the age of 96. He served in the North...
Posted on 3/30/12 at 2:05 PM
THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Latest bills signed by the governor
BISMARCK--Here are some more bills signed into law by Gov. Jack Dalrymple late last week. 1041: relating to a nurse aide registry, individuals exempt from regulation by the state board of nursing, an...
Posted on 5/2/11 at 1:00 PM
RENEW ND Minneapolis finds that as bicycle use climbs, rate of crashes with vehicles falls
Why is this happening? Familiarity breeds safety, one city bike advocate believes"People are so used to seeing bicyclists -- love them or hate -- and they don't want to hit them," said Shaun Murphy, c...
Posted on 2/10/11 at 1:39 PM
Property tax relief proposals run gamut 
BISMARCK – Put limits on local spending.
Impose caps on property value increases.
Give schools more money to lower their tax levies.
Exempt the first $100,000 in home value from taxes.
And the list goes on.
By Mike Nowatzki , January 26, 2013
Workforce Safety-backed bill: Pain not evidence of injury
Legislation would require diagnostic image to qualify for workers’ compensation benefitsFARGO – Legislation would eliminate pain as medical evidence of an injury that would qualify for workers’ compensation benefits for certain claims.
By Patrick Springer , January 24, 2013
North Dakota Legislature: Bill would unlock benefits for locked-out workers
Proposal may be too late to help American Crystal workersGRAND FORKS – A Portland Democrat has introduced a bill that would extend unemployment benefits to workers locked out of their jobs but is not sure if American Crystal Sugar workers would qualify.
By Christopher Bjorke, Forum News Service , January 23, 2013
North Dakota university foundations push for matching grant funds
BISMARCK – Foundations at the state’s 11 public universities are asking lawmakers for matching grants to help generate more contributions from donors and aid in capital and academic investments.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , January 23, 2013
North Dakota Legislature: Funding formula aims to reduce in-fighting among campuses
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s Gov. Jack Dalrymple, lawmakers and university students and administrators said Tuesday the university system’s funding formula has not been transparent, equitable and has been looked down on over the years.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , January 22, 2013
Bill aims to ban housing, job discrimination based on sexual orientation in North Dakota
FARGO – Fargo attorney Tom Fiebiger was a state senator in 2009 when he introduced a bill that would have added sexual orientation to the list of discriminatory practices banned in North Dakota.
The bill passed the Senate but failed in the House.
By Dave Olson , January 22, 2013
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A portion of email forwarded to North Dakota House members
A portion of the email forwarded to members of the North Dakota House of Representatives by Rep. Larry Klemin of Bismarck:
By Forum staff reports , January 18, 2013
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Email forward to North Dakota legislators offends some
FARGO – An email its sender in the North Dakota House calls “just a little humor” is finding a tough reception among a broader audience.
By Emily Welker , January 18, 2013
North Dakota bill-tracking service prompts quick action to protect privacy
BISMARCK – A new bill-tracking service designed to make North Dakota’s legislative process more transparent has prompted emergency action to shield users from public record requests aimed at finding out which bills users are tracking and what they’re saying about them.
By Mike Nowatzki , January 17, 2013
North Dakota seeking crew camp solutions
BISMARCK – Crew camps popped up in western North Dakota as a solution to the oil-fueled housing shortage, but the camps have created their own set out problems that the state still is trying to assess and address.
A study done by a state government advisory group found local county and city governments have been struggling to create new ordinances to address the need for planning, zoning and building code enforcement as a result of the increased population.
By By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , January 17, 2013
North Dakota speeding fines bill reviewed
BISMARCK – A $13 speeding ticket for driving 13 miles per hour over the speed limit in North Dakota today carries the same fine as it did 1975.
Mike Reiten, Assistant Chief for the West Fargo Police, told the House Transportation Committee Thursday afternoon that was his first speeding ticket when he was in high school and he can’t believe it’s the same amount today.
By By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , January 17, 2013
Crash wreckage adds visuals to DUI dilemma
BISMARCK - As North Dakota lawmakers walked in and out of the Capitol on Wednesday, they were reminded of what drinking and driving can do.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , January 16, 2013
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North Dakota’s first openly gay legislator provides new voice
BISMARCK – After the first week of the legislative session, North Dakota’s first openly gay state legislator says he has heard many stories from state employees about a friend or relative who is gay.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , January 15, 2013
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North Dakota Legislature: Lawmakers mull natural gas tax exemption
BISMARCK – The amount of natural gas wasted as a byproduct of oil production in North Dakota could be significantly cut under legislation that would give energy companies a tax exemption if they capture and utilize the gas, a state regulator said Tuesday.
By James MacPherson, Associated Press , January 15, 2013
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North Dakota Legislature: NDSU, UND presidents support governor’s budget proposal
Bresciani, Kelley appear pleased with 2-year funding allotmentsBISMARCK – North Dakota State University President Dean Bresciani told legislators Tuesday that his presentation of a wish list for the next two years would be a quick one because of the school’s “exceptionally strong support” for Gov. Jack Dalrymple’s executive budget.
By Ryan Johnson , January 15, 2013
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