'I'm not racist': Common claim after racial slurs

NDSU professor says people often engage in “self-deception
It's almost a cliche. First, someone talking about blacks makes reference to fried chicken, watermelon, monkeys or dogs — or even uses the indefensible N-word. Then, along with the inevitable apology, comes the kicker: I'm not racist.

• Garcia apologizes to Tiger Woods over 'fried chicken' comment
• Clay Routledge

Diederich elected president of ND Board of Higher Education, replacing Espegard

FARGO - North Dakota's embattled State Board of Higher Education will soon have a new president.

Distraught mom becomes face of Oklahoma storm

MOORE, Okla. — A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children.

• LaTisha Garcia carries her daughter
• Profiles: Storm took town's youngest as it swept through
• Local efforts ramp up to help Red Cross and Oklahoma

Body of second child found in deadly Minn. landslide

ST. PAUL — Authorities on Thursday recovered the body of a second child killed when a rockslide hit a group of fourth-graders in a St. Paul park a day earlier, and announced that the popular fossil-hunting area would be closed indefinitely.

• 1 child on school field trip dead, 1 missing in Minn. park landslide
• Workers with shovels run

7-year-old boy struck by car in Williston

WILLISTON, N.D. - A 7-year-old boy was struck by a car Wednesday just as school concluded for the day.

Police: 563 hydrocodone pills found after vehicle stop in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS - An East Grand Forks resident faces drug charges after a vehicle stop Wednesday afternoon on DeMers Avenue in Grand Forks.

Grand Forks Central student dies after crash

GRAND FORKS – A Grand Forks Central High School student died Wednesday night after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle accident earlier that afternoon, just after students had left school for the day.

Riverfront homeowners bristle at sandbag comments from Moorhead mayor, council

‘It’s almost like we’re being isolated by the city,’ homeowner says
MOORHEAD – When Mayor Mark Voxland said earlier this week that the city should consider not delivering sandbags during less-serious flood events, Bob Swenson was listening.

• Barbara Schramm and her husband, Roland Niess

UPDATED: Vote set for today on allowing gay youth in Boy Scouts

Some warn mass defections possible if ban is lifted
GRAPEVINE, Texas — In one of their most dramatic choices in a century, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday on whether to ease a divisive ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted into the nation's leading youth organization.

• A protester holds a sign

Buffalo, ND, to dedicate veterans memorial

BUFFALO, N.D. – Memorial Day will be a big day in Buffalo.

• Kal Boyd
• Buffalo, ND

A look at when new Minn. laws take effect

ST. PAUL – Legislative sessions have consequences, and 2013’s version will be felt by many Minnesotans.

The Forum seeks new members for Readers Board

Do you have any clothing you keep for special memories? Let us know

Beyond the wedding dress, do you have any clothing you keep because you have special memories attached to it?

The Great Indoors: End summer meals with grilled fruits

With Memorial Day just around the corner, many Americans will fire up the grill for hot dogs, burgers, steaks and whatever else looks and tastes good with char marks.

• Grilling fruits
• Tracy Briggs

Weekend watch: Toppers Car Show

Summer is the time to show your stuff and that’s what members of the Toppers Car Club are doing today.

Clint Black to play Fargo Theatre

Country music singer-songwriter Clint Black will play an acoustic concert at the Fargo Theatre on Aug. 29

• Clint Black in 2009

Who will play F-M's Finest outdoor concert? You decide

FM’s Finest will take its finale to the streets this summer. The concert, sponsored by The Forum, music promoter Jade Presents and the Downtown Community Partnership, is set for 5-10 p.m. on June 14 on Second Avenue N. between Broadway and the alleyway.

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North Dakota Autism Center breaks ground on West Fargo building today

WEST FARGO – Sandy Smith formed the North Dakota Autism Center from her kitchen table in 2006, not long after her young son, Tyler, was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

• Sandy Smith
• North Dakota Autism Center

Kyllo's stellar game lifts Northern Cass to win

ENDERLIN, N.D. – It’s been a long time since Northern Cass has played in a region baseball championship. But judging by the Jaguars performance on Wednesday, they’ll feel right at home.

• Taylor Kyllo

Oak Grove prom             D-G-F prom

Concordia graduation   Moorhead High prom  

West Fargo prom           Shanley prom 

NDSU graduation          MSUM graduation

Fargo Marathon