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One last hug
Eastwood Elementary School second grade students Elizabeth Ista, Makenna Braun, Jaydin Bjorland and Presleigh Nissen gather together for an emotional hug on the last day of class Thursday for the students at the West Fargo school. Dave Wallis / The Forum
'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.
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.
RELATED CONTENT7-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.
Hobby Lobby asks for exemption from birth control coverage
DENVER — In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access to the morning-after pill.
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.
Buffalo, ND, to dedicate veterans memorial
BUFFALO, N.D. – Memorial Day will be a big day in Buffalo.
RELATED CONTENTA look at when new Minn. laws take effect
ST. PAUL – Legislative sessions have consequences, and 2013’s version will be felt by many Minnesotans.
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.
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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
RELATED CONTENTWho 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.
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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.
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Featured Staff Blogs
UND HOCKEYNCHC details officiating system
The NCHC today released more info on the officiating system it will use. The overriding theme is that it wants a lot of feedback and training for officials. The key points: 1. The NCHC hired former W...
5/23/13 at 5:23 PM
EYES FORWARDHoliday Weekend=Eyes Forward
Just a reminder to all who will be travelling this Memorial Day weekend to keep your eyes forward and to be safe! You can always visit your local Stop N Go store to take the pledge and receive a lany...
5/23/13 at 4:05 PM
CAPITOL CHATTERProcess leads to Dayton outdoors funding vetoes
Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed two provisions of a bill funding outdoors and arts projects, saying a House committee ignored a citizen advisory panel. The vetoes eliminated $3 million to fight aquatic invas...
5/23/13 at 11:37 AM
BISON MEDIA BLOG2013 Countdown: #99
Got some good feedback to begin our countdown; keep cranking them out each day! Countdown To 2013: Fact Number 99 NDSU has dominated at home over the past three seasons to the tune of a 22-3 recor...
5/23/13 at 10:51 AM
EVERYTHING ELSEJosie's Corner Cafe in black-and-white - Am I cheating here?
I continue to explore a new approach on some of my black-and-white photos, giving my pics a "hard," even unnatural, appearance in processing. Here's another example of that approach; and another; and ...
5/23/13 at 10:34 AM
Featured Area Voices
ASTRO BOBChance of auroras tonight May 23-24
Click to see a video showing a nice variety of views of the May 22 flare from the space-based solar observatories SDO and SOHO. A strong M5-class flare from sunspot region 1745 on May 22 sent a sidew...
5/23/13 at 9:08 PM
RED RIVER FREETHINKERSWhat is the "Religion" Now Being Taught in Schools?
If one accepts the view I have, which is the culture drives theology, then what is preached from the pulpit is determined by the folks in the pews. This is contrary to conventional wisdom that the pre...
5/23/13 at 7:59 PM
UND NEWSUND IN SPACE
Day 1: Landing in Moscow By Tim O'Keefe Moscow is an amazing city, so much more than I expected. After landing at 10 a.m., we went through customs, got our immigration cards and met the driver NASA ...
5/23/13 at 5:00 PM
IPAT NORTH DAKOTA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Needs First, Technology Second
With all of the new, exciting gadgets being developed every day, in this fast-paced technoworld, it is so easy to jump and purchase before you really know if you need it or if it will be useful in y...
5/23/13 at 4:49 PM
THE DULLUM FILEThe Time McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog Punched Me in the Stomach
Grand Forks County Sheriff Bob Rost reminded me of the story this week. He likes to tell it. It was back in the 80's when Gordon Taylor, who died this week, was Grand Forks County Sheriff. Bob, now G...
5/23/13 at 3:49 PM
AP Newswire
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys as Scouts; ban on gay adult leaders remains
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders _ a fiercely contested compromise t...State Wires: MN | ND
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