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.

1 child on school field trip dead, 1 missing in Minn. park landslide

ST. PAUL — A fourth-grade field trip to a Mississippi River park popular with fossil hunters turned deadly Wednesday when gravel saturated by persistent rain gave way, killing one child and injuring two others. A fourth child was missing.

• Workers with shovels run
• Evacuation at the scene

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

Vote set for today on allowing gay youth in Boy Scouts

Some warn mass defections possible if ban is lifted
With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.

• A protester holds a sign

Man in standoff faces charges today

FARGO – A man here will face charges of burglary and terrorizing in Cass County Court today after he was arrested Tuesday following an hour-long standoff with police.

VIDEO: House passes GOP bill to speed Keyston XL pipeline approval

WASHINGTON – House Republicans pushed through a bill Wednesday to bypass the president to speed approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Democrats criticized the legislation as a blatant attempt to allow a foreign company to avoid environmental review. The bill was approved, 241-175, largely along party lines.

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.

Local efforts ramp up to help Red Cross and Oklahoma

FARGO – An official donation site for the American Red Cross has been set up at O’Kelly’s bar here.

VIDEO: Minn. teen whose farewell song became web hit dies

LAKELAND, Minn. — When high school student Zach Sobiech learned he didn't have much longer to live, his mother suggested he write letters to tell his loved ones goodbye. Instead, the Minnesota teenager turned to writing music — and his farewell song, “Clouds,” became a YouTube sensation that has attracted more than 4 million views.

• Zach Sobiech with Samantha "Sammy" Brown

The Forum seeks new members for Readers Board

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.

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

Carrington senior tests limits of her ACL tear

Carrington, N.D. - Negative thoughts poured through Josey Page’s head after tearing her ACL at the end of the basketball regular season. It’s not that she’s a negative person; she just had so many plans.

• Carrington senior Josey Page

Oak Grove prom             D-G-F prom

Concordia graduation   Moorhead High prom  

West Fargo prom           Shanley prom 

NDSU graduation          MSUM graduation

Fargo Marathon