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Brothers reunited after adoptions 80 years ago

August 6, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

They were little children, just 2 and 4 years old, when the brothers last saw each other in 1932. Continue Reading

Cirrus contract brings work to Grand Forks plant

August 6, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft announced a new partnership Monday with a company that is making a splash with A small “sport” plane that can take off and land on water.
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Putting chunk of oil money in outdoor fund may be on ballot

August 6, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

North Dakota voters could decide whether to set aside 5 percent of the state’s oil and gas revenues for an outdoor heritage fund, an initiative that’s drawing some heavy opposition.
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RYAN BAKKEN: Summer Games entertain, even without curling

August 6, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Unlike the Winter Olympics, our region usually doesn’t have a direct connection to the Summer Olympics. Continue Reading

Editorial: Be sure to cast vote in primary

August 6, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

When Republican U.S. House candidate Allen Quist visited Worthington last week, there was most likely one main goal in mind build support for the Aug. 14 primary. Continue Reading

Letter: Do your part to keep parks clean

August 6, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

Do not mar our lovely parks. If you love our parks and care for all the people who use them, never let your trash fall to the ground. Continue Reading

Northwoods League: Stingers fall to Beetles

August 6, 2012 in West Central Tribune

The Willmar Stingers saw their lead in the Northwoods League’s North Division shaved in half after a 10-7 loss to the Alexandria Beetles on Monday. Continue Reading

Tennis: Play It Again Tournament results

August 6, 2012 in West Central Tribune

Results from last weekend’s Play It Again Tennis Tournament at the Willmar High School tennis courts. Continue Reading

Twins blow out Indians

August 6, 2012 in West Central Tribune

Justin Morneau homered twice and drove in four runs, Joe Mauer had three RBIs and Ryan Doumit hit a three-run homer to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 14-3 victory over Cleveland on Monday night, the Indians’ 10th straight loss. Continue Reading

Vikings’ Childs undergoes surgery on torn knee tendons

August 6, 2012 in West Central Tribune

Greg Childs came to the Minnesota Vikings with draft-bargain promise, bringing a prototypical wide receiver’s body with the speed to be a deep-route threat despite dropping to the end of the fourth round because of an injury-affected senior year at Arkansas. Continue Reading