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Civil suit against Bismarck diocese for abuse settled

May 3, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

A civil suit brought against the Diocese of Bismarck by a man who claimed a priest with North Dakota ties sexually abused him has been settled. Both parties involved in civil case John Doe No. 87 vs. the Diocese of Bismarck filed in U.S. District Court in Hawaii agreed to settlement terms last month, triggering a court-ordered dismissal of the case Friday. The case had been scheduled to go to trial in July. Continue Reading

Stepping out for a good cause

May 2, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

More than 85 people, including many men walking gingerly on high heels, took to the streets of Alexandria Tuesday night in a new communitywide effort against sexual assault. Continue Reading

ND reservation, abuse focus of 2-part documentary

March 31, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS Robin Poor Bear was reluctant to speak out about the sexual abuse she said she experienced as a child living with an adoptive family.
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Man pleads not guilty to mistreating animals

March 21, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK (AP) A New Salem man accused of mistreating horses and mules has pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanor charges in Burleigh County. Continue Reading

Charges possible after 100 cattle found dead

March 19, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK Prosecutors are considering criminal charges against the owner of 100 cattle found dead last week in McIntosh County, at least some of which starved to deat Continue Reading

Prescription drug abuse continues to rise among young people

March 16, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

GRAND FORKS The way law enforcement officials describe it, prescription drugs are so common among young people in the region now that they are practically a form of currency. Continue Reading

Small pins carry big message

March 5, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

They’re small pins, only about an inch tall, but they deliver a powerful message about domestic abuse.
Those who wear them have pledged to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and children. Continue Reading

Neglected horses set to arrive in Hawley, Minn.

February 13, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

GRAND FORKS Between 20 and 30 of the horses rescued recently from neglect on two North Dakota ranches are set to arrive at a Hawley, Minn., facility on Saturday, where they will be adopted by horse owners, trainers and others outraged by the conditions they were left in. Continue Reading

State officials discuss substance abuse in region

December 18, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON State officials from the Departments of Health, Human Services and Public Safety traveled to Worthington on Tuesday and worked with local leaders to discuss concerns about substance abuse in the region. Continue Reading

Mom gets 99 years n prison for gluing tot’s hands to wall

October 12, 2012 in West Central Tribune

DALLAS (AP) — A Dallas woman who beat her 2-year-old daughter and glued the toddler’s hands to a wall was sentenced Friday to 99 years in prison. Continue Reading