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"Don't Worry, I Got You."
By Denise Hellekson, The Village Business Institute I enjoyed watching the Summer Olympics more this year than I have in the past. Maybe it was because I had a greater need to see the positivity, pas...
Posted on 8/21/12 at 3:53 PM

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STAFF BLOG OH LOOK, A SHINY THING!
Adorable Cat Journalists, Silly Olympics Links and a Tornado Map
A few totally frivolous links, plus a few more thought-provoking ones for you folks today: These 40 things will make you feel old, apparently. Many kids today have never seen a floppy disk, nor have ...
Posted on 7/31/12 at 10:00 AM

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STAFF BLOG DIRTY LAUNDRY
Way to go, humans
I received a letter today from a woman who organized a fundraiser for Renee Giefer, who had a kidney and pancreas transplant in December. She let me know that almost $15,000 was raised to help Renee a...
Posted on 5/30/12 at 3:19 PM

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STAFF BLOG ON THE RECORD WITH BEN
Sad day for the USA
Im aware Jamestown might not be the biggest soccer town in all the land. But people still should be a little upset about Team USA blowing a shot at the London Olympics this year. Thanks to aggregate t...
Posted on 3/27/12 at 10:11 AM

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STAFF BLOG CHEF JEFF
Olympic Panini
The Olympics are in full swing, and no doubt, many of you have been tuning in to catch some of the action on television. Of course, it would quite exciting to be there in person (there are more than 3...
Posted on 2/18/10 at 2:31 AM

Tulsa wants to try 2024 Olympic rings on for size

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Buoyed by its success hosting a major fishing tournament this winter, Oklahoma's second-largest city is now dreaming of something faster, higher, stronger: the 2024 Summer Olympics.

By Justin Juozapavicious, Associated Press , April 27, 2013

Brazil official: World Cup, Olympics will be safe

Brazil's foreign minister says "all necessary measures" are being taken to ensure security at next year's soccer World Cup and the 2016 Olympics following the deadly explosions at the Boston Marathon.

By Associated Press , April 16, 2013

Boyle: Queen volunteered for Olympics Bond spoof

Queen Elizabeth II needed no convincing to appear in a James Bond-themed skit during the opening ceremony of the London Olympics — in fact, she volunteered, according to the show's director.

By Associated Press , March 23, 2013

IOC: 2020 Madrid Olympic bid costs 'attainable'

The IOC believes the $1.9 billion construction costs for holding the 2020 Olympics in Madrid are “attainable” for the recession-hit country.

March 21, 2013

Olympian faces murder charge

In a courtroom, not an Olympic stadium, there was no click-click-click of Oscar Pistorius’ prosthetic limbs. His only sound Friday was loud, uncontrollable sobs as prosecutors charged him with premeditated murder in the shooting death of his model girlfriend. “Take it easy,” Chief Magistrate Desmond Nasir told the Olympic star-turned-murder-defendant as his father, Henke, and his brother, Carl, reached out to touch his shoulder to comfort him.

February 16, 2013

Pistorius charged in murder

— Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee sprinter dubbed the Blade Runner, was charged Thursday in the Valentine’s Day slaying of his girlfriend at his upscale home in South Africa, a shocking twist to one of the feel-good stories of last summer’s Olympics.

February 15, 2013

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Olympian Oscar Pistorius charged with murder

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs.

By Gerald Imray and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press , February 14, 2013

Wrestling cut from 2020 Games

For wrestling, this may have been the ultimate body slam: getting tossed out of the Olympic rings. The vote Tuesday by the IOC's executive board stunned the world's wrestlers, who see their sport as popular in many countries and steeped in history as old as the Olympics themselves.

February 13, 2013

Coach ‘K’ mulling return

Mike Krzyzewski said London was going to be the last time. Well, maybe not. There's still a chance Krzyzewski will return for a third stint as U.S. Olympic men's basketball coach, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

February 08, 2013

Letter to the editor: More coverage needed for Special Olympics athletes

In Jamestown and North Dakota we spend a ton of money promoting what we have and the opportunities to succeed here, yet when somebody does succeed because of the people and facilities we have we don’t capitalize on the opportunity.

By By Rick Diede, Jamestown , February 05, 2013

McIlroy may skip Olympics

Rory McIlroy may skip the 2016 Olympics because of a problem over which country to represent. The No. 1-ranked player from Northern Ireland is eligible to compete for either Britain or Ireland when golf returns to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He said he may miss the games to avoid having to choose between the two.

January 05, 2013

Swimmer Phelps earns another honor

Now that he's away from the pool, Michael Phelps can reflect — really reflect — on what he accomplished. Pretty amazing stuff.

December 21, 2012

Holdsclaw in jail on assault charge

Former WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Chamique Holdsclaw is in custody after being accused of shooting into a woman’s car after using a bat to break its windows.

November 16, 2012

JC given Special Olympics award

Special Olympics North Dakota honored 15 individuals, organizations, and businesses from throughout the state for their commitment and support.

November 07, 2012

Lolo selected to bobsled team

Lolo Jones showed up in Lake Placid three weeks ago, unsure where her first foray into bobsledding could lead. The answer might be another Olympics — only this time, the winter one. Jones, a two-time Olympic hurdler, was one of 24 athletes announced Thursday as members of this season’s U.S. bobsled team, something that gives her the chance to vie for a spot on the World Cup circuit this winter and, possibly, represent her country at the 2014 Sochi Games. “This is a breath of fresh air — cool, very cool, cold air,” Jones said. It’s also what she said she desperately needed.

October 26, 2012

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