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Two years after fire, what's next for legendary Lutsen Lodge site on the North Shore?
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (1372+ words) LUTSEN, Minn. " More than two years after a massive fire destroyed one of the state's oldest and most iconic lodges, a major question remains unresolved in the tiny, tourism-driven community of Lutsen, Minnesota. What will come of the picturesque site…...
Simon Latkoczy has stolen playoff games before. He's ready to try doing it again
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (925+ words) GRAND FORKS " Simon Latkoczy knows that if eighth-seeded Omaha is going to upset Penrose Cup champion North Dakota in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference quarterfinals, he's going to have to play a big role. The Omaha senior goaltender has plenty…...
Plain Talk: 'Going backwards in average teacher pay, that's a problem"
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (204+ words) MINOT " Levi Bachmeier, appointed last year as North Dakota's Superintendent of Public Schools, says it's bogus to suggest that passing a school meals ballot measure means the state will have to reduce funding for K-12 education. "That's totally a false choice,…...
Cole Smith traded to Vegas Golden Knights
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (221+ words) GRAND FORKS " Cole Smith is on the move. The former UND forward was traded from the Nashville Predators to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night, a couple of days before Friday's NHL trading deadline. Smith, of Brainerd, Minn., has…...
Today in History: March 4, 1970 - Bill banning cigarette commercials clears big hurdle
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (274+ words) "By next year, cigarette advertising will move into the history books of television," declared Sen. Warren G. Magnuson, D-Wash., after the legislation was approved by a joint congressional conference committee Tuesday. The bill as approved by the conferees represents an almost…...
Grand Forks superintendent says the district may hire grant writer: 'there's money being left on the table"
4+ day, 56+ min ago (388+ words) GRAND FORKS " Grand Forks Public Schools Superintendent Terry Brenner said the district may pursue hiring an independent grant writer, and that the position could aid in the budget realignment process; possibly allowing the district to employ additional staff members. According…...
UND past and future: Matt Greene moves behind the bench in Los Angeles
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (325+ words) GRAND FORKS " Former UND captain Matt Greene is behind the bench for the first time in his career. The Los Angeles Kings fired head coach Jim Hiller on Sunday and promoted assistant D.J. Smith to interim head coach. The Kings also…...
Today in History: March 2, 1955 - Air Force luncheon Thursday to discuss jet interceptor base
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (438+ words) Today in History revisits the Wednesday, March 2, 1955, edition of the Grand Forks Herald and highlights a story of Air Force officials meeting with civic representatives in Grand Forks on the plans to establish a jet interceptor base west of Grand…...
Former Bison Grant Nelson makes NBA debut, scores 3 points
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (332+ words) BOSTON " North Dakota native and former North Dakota State star Grant Nelson made his NBA debut at TD Garden on Friday, Feb. 27, scoring his first basket on a dunk for the Brooklyn Nets. Nelson entered the game with 9:50 left in…...
Viewpoint: Missouri River is a shared resources, not a battleground
1+ week, 3+ day ago (598+ words) Viewpoint: Missouri River is a shared resources, not a battleground'Grand Forks Herald Viewpoint: Missouri River is a shared resources, not a battleground North Dakota's use of Missouri River water is strategic and responsible. In a recent opinion column, Missouri Department…...