MINNESOTA
Central Minnesota man arrested for driving 178 mph sentenced for DWI
WADENA, Minn. – A man who was stopped and arrested for reportedly driving a Corvette up to 178 miles per hour in Wadena County was sentenced Aug. 30 for driving while intoxicated during the incident.By By Steve Schulz, Forum Communications Co. , September 02, 2010
Candidates focus in on roads, bridges
MOORHEAD, Minn. —When it comes to funding roads and bridges in Minnesota, lawmakers face a big question: how to get from point A to point B when state government expects a budget shortfall that could reach $6 billion or more next year?By By Dave Olson , Forum Communications Co. , September 02, 2010
Attorneys to resolve Minn. school bookkeeper's contract
On the advice of the Nevis School District’s attorney, Tuesday’s open board meeting to discuss action on bookkeeper Betsy Anderson’s contract was canceled and rescheduled.By By Jean Ruzicka, Forum Communications Co. , September 01, 2010
Push to ban drug spreads in Minn.
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Monday’s vote to outlaw synthetic marijuana in Duluth, Minn., could spark discussion of a possible ban in Moorhead, but so far the city has received no such requests, Mayor Mark Voxland said. “With this incident in Duluth, I wouldn’t be surprised if we hear something now,” Voxland said Tuesday. “But I think it was underneath everybody’s radar screen, and I think this will probably get people excited a little bit.”By By Mike Nowatzki, Forum Communications Co. , September 01, 2010
Balloon found, after crossing four states
By By Molly Miron , Forum Communications Co. , August 31, 2010
Students build Crazy Horse model
BEMIDJI, Minn. — Students from Northwest Technical College and Bemidji State University are about to unveil something really big. In fact, it’s the first time a project of this size has ever been completed by students in NTC’s industrial model-making program.By By Anne Williams, Pioneer Staff Writer , August 31, 2010
Gas leak closes road
By By Bethany Wesley , Forum Communications Co. , August 31, 2010
Clear backpacks now required
DULUTH, Minn. — Students at Duluth Washburn Edison are required to carry clear plastic backpacks this year to go with their mandatory school uniforms.By By Jana Hollingsworth, Forum Communications Co. , August 31, 2010
Nevis, Minn., school bookkeeper placed on leave after son questions superintendent’s use of district vehicle
NEVIS, Minn. – A school district bookkeeper here says she was placed on “leave” last week after her son questioned the local superintendent’s use of a district vehicle in southern Minnesota Aug. 21.By By Jean Ruzicka, Forum Communications Co. , August 30, 2010
Minn. woman killed in N.D. crash
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) — A Minnesota woman has been killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 2 near Devils Lake, in east-central North Dakota.August 30, 2010
Minn. woman killed in crash near Devils Lake, N.D.
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) — A Minnesota woman has been killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 2 near Devils Lake, in east-central North Dakota.August 29, 2010
Man charged for sex crime with minor, again
WILLMAR, Minn. — Just 10 days after he was sentenced for having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl in Willmar, a 23-year-old Sartell man faces another criminal sexual conduct charge for getting a different 14-year-old girl pregnant.By By Gretchen Schlosser , Forum Communications Co. , August 28, 2010
Second man indicted in attempted murder
BEMIDJI, Minn. — A federal superseding indictment unsealed Thursday in the District of Minnesota alleges that a second Red Lake, Minn., man was involved in the May 23 stabbing of another man at a graduation party on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.By Forum Communications Co. report , August 28, 2010
Update: Minnesota state Senate candidate suffers brain hemmorrhage, expected to fully recover
WILLMAR, Minn. — Larry Rice, the Democrat-Farm-Labor candidate running for Minnesota Senate District 13, suffered a brain hemorrhage Thursday during a public appearance at a chamber of commerce event here.By By Carolyn Lange, Forum Communications Co. , August 27, 2010
Minnesota state Senate candidate taken to hospital following medical incident during appearance
WILLMAR, Minn. — Larry Rice, who is challenging Sen. Joe Gimse for Minnesota’s District 13 Senate seat, is recovering today at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following an incident during a campaign event Thursday.By By Carolyn Lange, Forum Communications Co. , August 27, 2010
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