Engelstad official denies role in nickname lawsuit Nov 12, 2009
Grand Forks attorney Patrick Morley says he s representing the Spirit Lake tribal members for a reduced fee. Morley has done legal work for the Ralph Engelstad Arena, but he says the arena is not paying him for the Spirit Lake case. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Huskies claim consolation title at sophomore tourney Nov 12, 2009
The first match of the day put the No. 8 seeded Huskies against No. 9 Grand Forks Central. Advertisement. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Upcoming Nov. 13-14 Weekend to Feature Three WCHA Series as BSU Hosts SCSU, UM Heads to MSU, OSU Hosts UMD Nov 11, 2009
Center Natalie Spooner s power-play goal was the game-winner in a 3-1 win over North Dakota last Saturday at Grand Forks, N.D., after the Buckeyes lost 5-4 to the host Sioux last Friday. Buckeyes winger Raelyn LaRocque had a hand in five of OSU s seven goals on the weekend while freshman center Ashley Furia had a goal in each game for the Fighting Sioux and is UND s leading scorer after a three-point weekend. (Wcha.com)
Order bars retiring nickname until after hearing Nov 11, 2009
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) A judge is barring the state Board of Higher Education from doing away with the University of North Dakota s Fighting Sioux nickname until after a Dec. 9 hearing. Monday s order from Judge Michael Sturdevant of Bottineau is in response to a lawsuit filed by nickname supporters from the Spirit Lake reservation. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Board hears consultant options Nov 11, 2009
The Breckenridge School Board heard from two superintendent consultant firms during its Monday meeting McPherson & Jacobson LLC out of Grand Forks and ADM Group, LLP, Owatonna, Minn. Gary Schnellert, a consultant for McPherson & Jacobson, presented to the board the firm's process if chosen to assist in hiring a superintendent. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Coyotes take West Region team championship Nov 10, 2009
The state swim meet will be Friday and Saturday in Grand Forks. WDAresults. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
2005 Canadian World Junior Hockey T... Nov 9, 2009
In the end, the abundance of fans that had crossed the border to Grand Forks, North Dakota to cheer on their team weren t disappointed. Canada Goes Unbeaten, Wins Every Game. (Suite101.com)
Bemidji State Gets Four Points in WCHA Play at MSU with Shootout Win, Victory; Ohio State, Minnesota Duluth Rebound for Conference Splits on the Road Nov 9, 2009
At the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks on Nov. 7, Ohio State center Natalie Spooner s power-play goal at 18:58 of the third period staked the visiting Buckeyes to a 2-0 lead and held up as the game-winner in a 3-1 win over North Dakota before 424. OSU s win made the weekend series end in a split. (Wcha.com)
North Dakota, St. Cloud State Gain WCHA Victories Friday; MSU and BSU Play to Tie, Beavers Win Shootout Nov 8, 2009
At Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks on Friday, host UND received two goals from winger Alyssa Wiebe and a third period game-winner from winger Kelsey Ketcher at 8:47 to upend Ohio State, 5-4, before 471. The Sioux, who used a 29-save performance from Stephanie Ney in goal, won despite being outshot, 33-19. (Wcha.com)
County sets hearing for recovery bonds Nov 7, 2009
Richland County was the third largest recipient of the recovery bonds, receiving 15 million, behind Cass and Grand Forks counties. The county was designated as a "recovery zone" in July of this year per the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Golden Gophers Battling Through Early-Season Injuries Nov 7, 2009
An opening loss followed by a tie at Grand Forks wasn t too bad, but then the Gophers came home to Mariucci Arena to face Denver, and the Pioneers posted a pair of stinging 3-0 shutouts on Minnesota, leaving the Golden Gophers 0-3-1, with all three losses by shutout. The most stalwart Gopher boosters were overlooking the power of those first two opponents, but the Gophers themselves might have been looking ahead more than behind. (Wcha.com)
David L. McLaren, 81 Nov 7, 2009
He grew up near Langdon, N.D. On Oct. 8, 1950, he married Phyllis Bushee at Sacred Heart Church, East Grand Forks, Minn ... 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; his two sisters, Loretta Watt, Osnabrock, N.D., and Ida Dobmeier, Grand Forks, N.D.. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
ND couple talks to daughter at Fort Hood Nov 7, 2009
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) A Grand Forks couple say their daughter, who teaches at a Fort Hood elementary school, told them the school was locked down after the shooting rampage at the Texas Army base but no one at the school was hurt. Katie Haas told her parents she was just dismissing her class of 4-year-olds when news of the shootings came over the public address system. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Law enforcement community mourns deputy Nov 6, 2009
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) Law enforcement officials in the region are mourning the death of Maj. Mike Fonder, a longtime chief deputy and spokesman for the Grand Forks County Sheriff s Department ... Fonder grew up in Grand Forks. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Excessive moisture a problem Nov 6, 2009
The normal precipitation for the area, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, is 21. 87 per year and 2. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Coyotes are hoping to make a splash Nov 6, 2009
The state meet will be Nov. 13-14 in Grand Forks. Copyright. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Ronald 'Buck' Wolter, 60 Nov 3, 2009
died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D.. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at St. Mary s Catholic Church in Breckenridge with the Rev. Kenneth Popp officiating. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Elaine Muehlberg, 80 Oct 31, 2009
Paul (Beth) Muehlberg, Grand Forks, N.D., Brian (Cheryl) Muehlberg, Wyndmere, and Shelley (Ted) Mauch, Wyndmere; 12 grandchildren, Corey Muehlberg, Amanda Muehlberg, Eric Muehlberg, Jacob Muehlberg, John Muehlberg, Andrew Muehlberg, Hannah Muehlberg, Kylie Muehlberg, Lindsey Muehlberg, Lucas Mauch, Tracy Mauch and Nicole Mauch; and her brother, Imer Johnson, Wyndmere; her sisters, Irene Hager, Barney, and Alta Luebke, Wyndmere. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband Milton; her... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Health officials say ND flu hotline busy Oct 31, 2009
Burleigh County reported 180 cases, followed by Cass County with 175 and Grand Forks County with 133. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Mark Duane Haagenson, 43 Oct 30, 2009
After high school, he attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. On June 1, 1991, he married Natalie Jean Dohlen at the Ox Creek Lutheran Church rural Rolette. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
State seeks input from area residents Oct 25, 2009
She said 114 people attended the Fargo meeting, while 64 attended in Grand Forks and 40 attended at Devil's Lake. She didn't have numbers for the Jamestown meeting. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Williston cross country hopes to have solid outing Oct 24, 2009
Grand Forks Central, West Fargo and Bismarck Century also figure to have strong showings at Saturday's meet. Those three schools finished second, third and fourth in the final state rankings that were released on Oct. 7. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
ND board orders audit of $2M president's home Oct 24, 2009
Both NDSU and UND, which is in Grand Forks, have enrollments of more than 13,000 students. The North Dakota university system, which includes six four-year colleges and five two-year schools, has a total enrollment of more than 45,000 students. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
ND aerospace school suspends flights Oct 23, 2009
BISMARCK, N.D. -- The University of North Dakota's aerospace school has suspended training flights for one day after a series of landing and take-off mishaps at the Grand Forks airport. University flight operations director Al Palmer said the latest incident involved a plane that landed Thursday morning without its landing gear down. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Michael McIntee Oct 22, 2009
Jan M. Stricker and Paul Stricker, East Grand Forks, Minn. and Geri A. McIntee and Larry D. Boeck, Bismarck; his son and his wife, Dr. Michael J. McIntee and Julie McIntee, Bismarck; his grandchildren, Joseph Michael McIntee and his wife Sophie Emerson McIntee, John Patrick McIntee Hermens, Maureen Katherine McIntee Hermens, Jesse Rae Stricker, Colton James Stricker, Alexandra Marie McIntee, Michael Christopher McIntee, Addison Claire McIntee, Megan McIntee Boeck, Colin Michael Boeck and... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Opening doors Oct 22, 2009
Hess contracted with Construction Engineers of Grand Forks for the project. Wirth said employees are to start moving in on Oct. 27 and it should take about two weeks to get settled. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Shirley Wagner Oct 21, 2009
They lived in Aberdeen, S.D., Ankeny, Iowa, Grand Forks and Fargo. Their final move was back to Bismarck in 1985, where they spent their remaining years together. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Brainerd attorney to fill vacant judge post Oct 21, 2009
Askegaard earned his law degree from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D., in 1986, and his bachelor of science business administration degree cum laude from the University of North Dakota in 1982. He is a certified civil trial specialist by both the Minnesota State Bar Association as well as the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is listed on the Minnesota Statewide Alternative Dispute Resolution Roster as a qualified neutral. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Cowgirls hustle in win over Wheaton Oct 21, 2009
Wahpeton vs. Grand Forks Central, postponed to Oct 21. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Davis Orchards has 40-year presence Oct 20, 2009
They had to cut Jamestown and Valley City, cut one day at Grand Forks and Breckenridge, and add Fargo to the route. "We've gotten a lot of calls from Jamestown and Valley City," he said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Defending WCHA Final Five Champion UMD Bulldogs Open League Season by Sweeping into First Place Oct 19, 2009
And at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks on Oct. 17, North Dakota defenseman Jake Marto notched a game-tying goal at 13:10 of the third period as the host Sioux forged a 3-3 overtime tie with visiting Minnesota to remain unbeaten on the 2009-10 season at 3-0-1. For the Golden Gophers, left winger Mike Hoeffel scored a pair of goals and Kent Patterson turned in a 31-save effort between the pipes. (Wcha.com)
Defending WCHA Champion Minnesota Off and Running with Four Straight Conference Wins Oct 19, 2009
In the one other WCHA series being contested over the weekend, visiting Minnesota State (3-0-0, 1-0-0 WCHA) and host North Dakota (1-2-0, 1-2-0 WCHA) will face-off in game two of their set at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks on Sunday at 2:07 pm CT. The Mavericks took the first game of the weekend on Saturday with a 4-2 triumph over the Sioux to remain unbeaten through their first three games under first-year head coach Eric Means. Both St. Cloud State (1-3-0, 0-2-0 WCHA) and Wisconsin... (Wcha.com)
Colorado College, Minnesota Duluth, North Dakota Launch 2009-10 WCHA Seasons with Oct. 16 Victories Oct 18, 2009
And at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks Friday night, a sellout crowd of 11,840 saw their host Sioux power past visiting Minnesota, 4-0, and remain unbeaten on the young season behind a 22-save effort from goaltender Brad Eidsness, a first period game-winning power-play goal from left winger Jason Gregoire and a second period shorthander from defensemen Derrick Lapointe. In goal for the Golden Gophers, Alex Kangas made 39 saves. (Wcha.com)
Working begins on new corps' pumping station Oct 18, 2009
The project is being done by Construction Engineering of Grand Forks and is to look similar to the current station when completed. The new pumping station is to have about 200 feet of discharge tube that is 36 inches in diameter that goes underground. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Governor to announce new district court judge on Monday Oct 17, 2009
Askegaard earned his juris doctorate degree from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D., in 1986, and his bachelor of science business administration degree cum laude from the University of North Dakota in 1982. Hermerding is an assistant Crow Wing County attorney, a position he has held since 2007. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
North Dakota shuts out Minnesota 4-0 Oct 17, 2009
GRAND FORKS, N.D. Although North Dakota received a shutout from goalie Brad Eidsness and three goals on special teams, coach Dave Hakstol credited his team's grit for its 4-0 Western Collegiate Hockey Association victory Friday over Minnesota. "It was a good, grinding effort," Hakstol said. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Woman accused of broadcasting porn near school Oct 17, 2009
(AP) GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) - A woman is accused of showing a pornographic video out the window of her Grand Forks home near an elementary school ... Information from: Grand Forks Herald, http://www. (CBS News)
Congress approves appropriations bill Oct 17, 2009
The bill also includes money for flood control studies for Fargo and communities in the Sheyenne and James river valleys and 7 million for the Energy and Environmental Research Center for Biomass Utilization in Grand Forks. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Opening Weekend of WCHA Play for 2009-10 Features Intriguing Matchups Oct 17, 2009
There is no question that six teams will find out how much competitive fire they can generate in WCHA competition, in Duluth, Grand Forks and Madison. Whether the WCHA s best survivors can make a run at the 2010 NCAA championship remains to be seen. (Wcha.com)
Signs of recession ending across the U.S. Oct 16, 2009
Minnesota (2 out of 8): Fargo (North Dakota-Minnesota), Grand Forks (North Dakota-Minnesota) ... North Dakota (3 out of 3): Bismarck, Fargo (North Dakota-Minnesota), Grand Forks (North Dakota-Minnesota). (MSNBC -- Business)
Wahpeton declares Oct. 15 White Cane Safety Day Oct 16, 2009
Though it has been difficult to adjust to being blind, Johnson said her classes at the North Dakota School for the Blind in Grand Forks, the support of family and a good sense of humor have really helped ... Classes in Grand Forks have taught Johnson how to be independent again. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Mark DelaVega Oct 15, 2009
Mark is survived by his wife, Carol, Brunswick, and two children who were a source of pride to Mark, his son, Matthew and Math's wife, Sarah and his daughter, Katy; grandchildren, Gabriel, Jance and Allyson, all of Washington; his parents, Ardys and Authur (Del) DelaVega, Williston; and sisters, Christine Green, Washington and Amy DelaVega, Grand Forks. Also surviving are a nephew, Aaron Green, Washington, aunt, Myrtle Storhaug, Great Falls, uncle, Harold Pasche, Williston and several cousins. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Barths first year exciting at NDSCS Oct 14, 2009
The pair traveled to communities such as Valley City, Jamestown, Minot and Grand Forks in order to connect with NDSCS alumni. "When you reconnect past students with the college and get them to remember how the college helped them achieve what they've achieved in life... that typically turns into more support for the college," Barth said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
MTU's Olson, MSU's Davis, UND's Cichy Named Red Baron® WCHA Players of the Week For Oct. 13-19 Oct 14, 2009
9) in Grand Forks, N.D. He was named the game s second star. Cichy then came back last Saturday night (Oct. (Wcha.com)
Opening Weekend of 2009-10 WCHA Play has Wisconsin Hosting Colorado College, Minnesota at North Dakota, Minnesota Duluth Hosting Minnesota State Oct 13, 2009
- The opening weekend of conference play in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association for 2009-10 will get underway this Friday, Oct. 15 in three two-game series as Wisconsin hosts Colorado College at the Kohl Center in Madison, defending WCHA regular season and MacNaughton Cup champion North Dakota entertains Minnesota at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, and Minnesota Duluth welcomes Minnesota State, Mankato to the DECC in Duluth. The games for Wisconsin and Minnesota will also mark their... (Wcha.com)
CVS, Walgreen Have Spot Shortages of Seasonal-Flu Vaccine on Demand Surge Oct 12, 2009
Shortages at doctors offices and health clinics have also been reported in Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, North and South Dakota and Vermont, according to the Web sites of local newspapers including the Addison County Independent in Vermont, the Grand Forks Herald of North Dakota and the Star Tribune in Minneapolis. A Few Weeks Behind. (Bloomberg)
Seasonal Vaccine Shortage in U.S. Stoked by Swine Flu Pandemic Vigilance Oct 12, 2009
Shortages at doctors offices and health clinics have also been reported in upstate New York, Vermont, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Illinois and Arizona, according to the Web sites of local newspapers including the Addison County Independent in Vermont, the Star Tribune in Minneapolis and the Grand Forks Herald of North Dakota. in Austin, Texas, and New York ran out of the seasonal-flu vaccine within the past week before restocking, according to calls to 13 stores by Bloomberg News. (Bloomberg -- US)
Stony Brook Drops Close, 31-24, Decision At North Dakota Oct 11, 2009
Grand Forks, N.D. - Stony Brook's offense had another solid day in terms of yardage, but three turnovers proved costly on the road as the Seawolves fell at North Dakota by a final of 31-24. Sophomore (Yorba Linda, Calif. (Goseawolves.org)
Military says bug distracted ND missile driver Oct 10, 2009
The Grand Forks Air Force Base launched a new mission Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 319th Communications Squadron. It will be the alternate control station for the Air Force's High Frequency Global Communication System. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Local sales tax numbers are down Oct 10, 2009
"For a city of a little over 12,000, we've actually gotten almost up there with Minot and Grand Forks due to the oil boom. Dickinson is larger than us, but we had 162 million to their 91 million," said Rolfstad. Rolfstad said he thinks there will be fluctuations that will coincide with the ups and downs in the oil play in the region, but he predicts things will tend to stay somewhere in between the 2008 and 2009 second quarter numbers for quite some time. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Falite breaks ice for River Hawks Oct 10, 2009
North Dakota 5, Merrimack 2 - Five Fighting Sioux scored and Brad Eidsness stopped 15 Warrior shots in the opener for both teams at Grand Forks, N.D.. Joe Cannata stopped 34 shots for Merrimack. (Boston Globe)
Beatrice Betty Kummer, 88 Oct 10, 2009
Community : Beatrice Betty Kummer, 88 (Wahpeton, ND and Breckenridge, Minn. Last Updated on Friday, Oct 09, 2009 - 03:14:32 pm CDT. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
ND air force base to provide backup communications Oct 9, 2009
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- If the communication system fails at Andrews Air Force Base near the nation's capitol, airmen in North Dakota will be ready to take over. The Grand Forks Air Force Base launched a new mission Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 319th Communications Squadron. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Planning for the future Oct 9, 2009
To help with the development of the new plan, the college has hired JLG Architects out of Grand Forks to help translate their plan for the future onto a physical document. He said hiring an architectural firm and putting the actual plan together is an expensive project, but doing so more than pays for itself in the long run. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
NASA flies to Antarctica for largest airborne polar ice survey Oct 9, 2009
and the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks also are providing support for the campaign. NASA also is funding complementary airborne surveys as part of Operation Ice Bridge, including surveys of Alaskan glaciers by scientists from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks and an extensive survey of remote regions of East Antarctica by scientists from the University of Texas in Austin, the University of Edinburgh and the Australian Antarctic Division. (EurekAlert!)
Sister Lucy Schoenberg, O.S.F., 91 Oct 9, 2009
Later she continued her education at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D. ... After teaching in Hankinson, she received a series of short-term assignments in the parochial grade schools at St. Charles in Oakes, N.D., Holy Family School in Grand Forks, St. Boniface in Lidgerwood, N.D., St. Philips School, Napoleon, N.D., and St. John's, Wahpeton, N.D. In 1971 she returned to Holy Family School, where she taught until her retirement in 2000 ... Still not finished, Sister Lucy then... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Man who killed wife approved for transition Oct 8, 2009
Her body was found in the bathtub of her Grand Forks apartment on Aug. 10, 1982. Ronald Gant pleaded guilty to murder the following year. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Marlys Susan Wilson, 68 Oct 8, 2009
Darrel (Lois) Lund, West Fargo, and Kevin Lund, Fargo, N.D.; one brother-in-law, Rod (Arlene) Wilson, Grand Forks, N.D.; two nieces and two nephews, Lori (Mark) Heisler, Apple Valley, Minn ... Jason (Shana) Wilson, Harwood, N.D., Matt (Jane) Wilson, Grand Forks. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Cowgirls beat tough Perham, Minn., team, 3-2 Oct 8, 2009
Grand Forks Central, 25-8, 25-22, 25-17. Grand Forks Red River def. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Fatty foods may help pilots concentrate Oct 7, 2009
In this Thursday, Sept. 17 photo, University of North Dakota researchers Gllenda Lindseth and her husband, Paul, pose for a photo in Grand Forks, N.D. The couple spearheaded a study that shows that pilots performed best in certain situations while eating a high-fat diet ... GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Running a marathon, grab a carbohydrate bar. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study: Fattest Foods Make For Finest Flyers Oct 7, 2009
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (October 6, 2009)--A new military-funded study to figure out what types of foods were best for pilots if missions restricted when and what they could eat concludes that fatter is better. University of North Dakota researchers tested student pilots and found that those who ate the fattiest foods had the quickest response times in mental tests and made fewer mistakes when flying in tricky conditions. (KWTX.com, TX)
Study: Fatty foods best for pilots Oct 7, 2009
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Running a marathon, grab a carbohydrate bar. Lifting weights, gulp a protein shake. (AZCentral -- News)
Williston tennis places fifth at state meet Oct 4, 2009
They lost to a team from Grand Forks Red River on Saturday in the title match in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. Theres no disappointment at all, Christen said. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
College Football Roundup: Alexander runs for 3 TDs, carries Pokes (46) Oct 4, 2009
9-yard strike early in the second quarter, but the South Dakota football team lost, 27-12, to North Dakota in front of more than 12,431 fans at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, N.D.. The Coyotes dropped to 3-2 overall and 0-1 in the Great West Conference, while the Fighting Sioux improved to 2-2 and 1-0 in league action. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
NDSCS holds seventh annual Health Career Day Oct 3, 2009
Above, Lindsey Baumann, left, a Grand Forks Red River High School student, learns about the dental hygiene program from Rhonda Edwardson, associate professor on the far right. NDSCS student Caitlin Schefter, Langdon, works on NDSCS student April Enzminger, Fargo. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
