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Recall ballots begin to take shape; hundreds seek money from Milwaukee Archdiocese; homebrew law may change, plus more briefs

February 1, 2012 in RiverTowns.net

Three Democratic legislators have announced they’ll try to unseat three Republican Senators in recall elections this summer. Meanwhile, a former Senator from Janesville has decided not to seek Gov. Scott Walker’s job. Also, several Good Samaritans from Illinois rescued an elderly man in Kenosha County when his car crashed into the Des Plaines River. Continue Reading

THE LIST: Outstanding Teens … Art beneift auction … Cabaret auditions

February 1, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Outstanding Teens
Two new titleholders: Mia Pagnac of Bemidji was crowned Miss Grand Cities Outstanding Teen and Alyssa Black of Grand Forks was crowned Miss Grand Forks Outstanding Teen during a Jan. 29 competition at Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks. Continue Reading

Radcliffe graduates from Hogwarts to adult projects

February 1, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

As the boy wizard in a billion-dollar movie franchise, Daniel Radcliffe grew up before our eyes. But a decade after entering Hogwarts, the actor, now 22, has graduated from Harry Potter to adult roles. Continue Reading

Calamity & The Owl comes set to play the Hub on Friday

February 1, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Brothers Joshua Killfoil and Jared Killfoil and Raquel Sidie-Wagner, all graduates of Red River High School, will be back in Grand Forks on Friday night performing traditional Americana music with their band Calamity & The Owl. Continue Reading

NBA: Pacers top Wolves

February 1, 2012 in West Central Tribune

Danny Granger scored 29 of his 36 points in the second half to help the Indiana Pacers blow by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 109-99, on Wednesday night Continue Reading

NBA: Pacers top Wolves

February 1, 2012 in West Central Tribune

Danny Granger scored 29 of his 36 points in the second half to help the Indiana Pacers blow by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 109-99, on Wednesday night Continue Reading

Men’s Basketball: Ridgewater loses 91-68

February 1, 2012 in West Central Tribune

The M State men’s basketball team is at the top of the MCAC Southern Division this season and Ridgewater found out why Continue Reading

College Basketball: Iowa rallies past Minnesota

February 1, 2012 in West Central Tribune

Senior Matt Gatens scored 18 points and Iowa rallied to beat Minnesota 63-59 on Wednesday night and snap a three-game losing streak Continue Reading

Sports Briefs: 2/2

February 1, 2012 in The Daily Republic

DWU team yet to announce recruits Continue Reading

DWU drops a pair of duals

February 1, 2012 in The Daily Republic

The Dakota Wesleyan University wrestling team dropped a pair of duals Wednesday night. Continue Reading