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West Fargo advances proposal for crosswalk near The Lights
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (108+ words) WEST FARGO " The West Fargo City Commission has advanced a proposal that would look to add a crosswalk to a busy intersection. It would be placed at 32nd Avenue and Fifth Street West, just southwest of the Plaza at The Lights....
New Minnesota bill would add limits for children on social media
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (316+ words) ST. PAUL " A Minnesota bill that adds new guidelines for social media and children is heading to Gov. Tim Walz's desk. The bill would require parental consent before anyone 15 years old or younger could create a social media account. "Social…...
Tales of a geologist: Rattlesnakes, black widows and rabies filled a long career
12+ hour, 2+ min ago (926+ words) BISMARCK " North Dakota's state geologist is quietly one of the most important energy officials in state government. The current occupant, Ed Murphy, is retiring this summer after half a century. His 49-year career with the North Dakota Geological Survey has…...
U. S. Supreme Court sends Native American voters lawsuit back to lower court
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (399+ words) WASHINGTON " The U. S. Supreme Court says an appeals court must reconsider its decision in a voting rights case that impacted Native Americans in North Dakota. The order issued Monday, May 18, vacated a U. S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against the Spirit Lake…...
Letter: We owe Doug Burgum gratitude - In Forum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (164+ words) Letter: We owe Doug Burgum gratitude In Forum Letter: We owe Doug Burgum gratitude "There would not be a Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library if not for Burgum's leadership," writes Jay Schuler of Wahpeton, N. D. Let's all congratulate Doug Burgum. On July…...
Fargo likely will wait until after primary election to pick police chief
1+ week, 5+ day ago (995+ words) FARGO " Choosing Fargo's next police chief may not happen until after city elections. City Administrator Michael Redlinger laid out on Monday, March 16, a tentative timeline to pick Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski's replacement. Zibolski announced last week his plan to…...
Minnesota Legislature successfully ushers key bills through ahead of midnight deadline
22+ hour, 17+ min ago (780+ words) ST. PAUL " Avoiding a last-minute blowup, Minnesota lawmakers successfully pushed their key items past the finish line by midnight Sunday. Large measures from a bipartisan end-of-session deal, like financial aid for Hennepin County Medical Center, a bonding bill, property tax…...
Clay County group pushing back on proposed casino project
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (19+ words) In Forum Clay County group pushing back on proposed casino project...
Cutting tribal college funding a threat to learning culture, self-determination, graduates say
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (520+ words) FORT YATES, N. D. " New graduates of Sitting Bull College said proposed funding cuts to tribal colleges could mean losing schools where tribal citizens are best able to thrive. At the college, Lakota traditions are part of everyday life, said Deanna Milda,…...
Forum editorial: Our candidate choices for contested West Fargo city, park board races
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (170+ words) Most people who run for locally elected offices are motivated to improve their communities, and we're generally impressed by the vast majority of candidates who give of their time to serve on local city commissions, school boards and park boards....