Former UND Football Coach Gene Murphy Dies at 72
October 29, 2011 in WDAZ
Murphy was a UND player, assistant coach and head coach. Continue Reading
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Ballooning spiders seen in late October
October 29, 2011 in Duluth News Tribune
As we exit this amazing month of October, we look out onto a scene that is quite a change from the beginning. With the abrupt and quick leaf drop brought on by strong winds three weeks ago, the wood takes on a completely different appearance. Continue Reading
Concealed Carry becomes legal Tuesday; Long wait yields expansive new freedoms
October 29, 2011 in RiverTowns.net
On Tuesday, Wisconsinites will join residents of 48 other states with privilege of carrying concealed weapons — providing they’ve legally obtained a permit from the state. Reporter Bill Lueders examines the politics behind Wisconsin’s new law, which has been characterized as one of the most permissive in the nation.
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Prep Football: Minnesota playoff scores
October 29, 2011 in West Central Tribune
Check out prep football playoff scores from Saturday’s games around the state Continue Reading
Paynesville’s Keller wins third UMAC championship
October 29, 2011 in West Central Tribune
Minnesota Morris women’s cross country runner Linda Keller won her third individual Upper Midwest Athletic Conference championship in as many tries on Saturday, leading the Cougars to a second-place finish in Mankato Continue Reading
Prep Football: BBE’s hot streak goes cold in 4A semis
October 29, 2011 in West Central Tribune
The Jaguars’ season ended the way it started: with a loss to Lester Prairie, this time in the Section 4A semifinals Continue Reading
F. Richard Ferraro, Grand Forks, column: ‘Ageism’ lens sharpens our view of ‘Beer Lady’
October 29, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
While the recent events surrounding the Beer Lady may not fall into the category of full-blown ageism per se, I suspect that some aspects of ageism may be partly to blame. Continue Reading
Ryan Taylor, Towner, N.D., column: Let’s ensure this boom is a ‘Lasting Harvest’
October 29, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
I believe the special session is an opportune time to do two things regarding energy development impacts. First, I believe we should immediately add $50 million to the Oil and Gas Impact Fund to help the counties and communities impacted by oil development.
Second, the state should create a ‘Lasting Harvest’ commission to address the long term needs of energy-impact areas. Continue Reading
RED RIVER DIVERSION: Colorado firm to manage project
October 29, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Hiring a firm that will manage administrative and technical work on the Red River flood diversion project could cost as much as $11,100 a day for the next six weeks. Continue Reading
OUR OPINION: Too much prosecutorial zeal at UND
October 29, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Twice in the past year, UND got hit by bad publicity and suffered a black eye. The first happened with the legislative flare-up about the Fighting Sioux nickname. For today’s purposes, it’s enough to say that the ongoing saga frustrates nickname friends and foes alike. Continue Reading
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