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Legislative roundup: education, animal rights, day care
BISMARCKThe North Dakota House approved its own version of a school bullying bill on Tuesday. House Bill 1465 defines bullying and requires school districts to have bullying policies by July 1, 2012....
Posted on 2/22/11 at 7:02 PM
How to deal with an aggressive dog
We've all been there ... you're walking down the street, minding your own business and here comes a growling dog acting like it may tear you to shreds. What do you do? Here's a story in today's Forum ...
Posted on 8/31/10 at 9:30 AM
Stop aquatic hitchhikers!
If you are a water recreationist—boater, angler, water-skier, sailor, or canoeist—there are some important things you can do to prevent the transport of harmful invasive species from one l...
Posted on 6/28/10 at 4:44 AM
Making a Difference
Some days I wonder, is all this drivel I write worth the effort? Who really cares anyway? What difference will it make, will my Grandchildren ever read it? Will their Mothers ever allow them to read ...
Posted on 2/4/10 at 5:46 AM
Heroes and Villains
One of the top 5 most-viewed stories on our site today has been the sad tale of the complete wackjob who glued a cat to the local interstate. The idea that the person who did this likely lives within ...
Posted on 1/13/10 at 12:00 AM
ND board orders additional testing of Idaho cattle
North Dakota's state veterinarian says cattle imported into the state from Idaho will be subject to additional testing to prevent the introduction of brucellosis.April 02, 2013
ND deputy kills muskrat after critter bites boy
The Ward County Sheriff's office says a deputy dispatched a muskrat after the creature bit a 9-year-old boy who had tried to help it.March 29, 2012
Woman accused of abusing dog in bar
A Fargo woman is accused of being unruly in a bar, including swinging her small dog through the air on its leash.March 17, 2012
Letter to the editor: N.D. needs better laws to protect animals from cruelty
As a citizen of North Dakota, I can be sure that my fellow North Dakotans stand by me in being upset and ashamed of our state’s extremely low rankings in animal cruelty laws. North Dakota is an agricultural state where livestock and other animals play a huge part.By Alison Smith , January 25, 2012
Fargo police searching for cat that bit woman
Police say a woman bitten by a stray cat may have to get a series of rabies shots if the escaped animal can't be found.December 27, 2011
Probe sought for pig-killing NDSU surgery training
A nonprofit opposed to North Dakota State University’s use of live pigs in a trauma training class with Sanford Health wants Fargo’s city attorney to put an end to the lethal practice.By By Mike Nowatzki, Forum Communications Co. , October 27, 2011
Animal cruelty incident investigated
By By Emma Murray, Forum Communications Co. , July 29, 2011
Happy cat on road to recovery
By By Maria Lockwood, Forum Communications Co. , May 21, 2011
Animals starve to death in neglect case
The owner of a dilapidated farm near Tower, Minn., where at least six animals died of starvation has been issued a misdemeanor citation for animal neglect.By By John Myers, Forum Communications Co. , March 29, 2011
Man accused of knifing dog arrested
A 23-year-old Battle Lake, Minn., man who was on the run after being accused of slitting his dog’s throat was arrested Wednesday in Colorado on other charges, authorities said.By By Dave Roepke , Forum Communications Co. , December 16, 2010
Orangutan arrives at Wahpeton's Chahinkapa Zoo
WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) — Wahpeton's Chahinkapa Zoo has a new resident orangutan.November 30, 2010
Man runs over, kills black bear with combine while harvesting corn in SE Minnesota
When Tom Wightman felt a bump while harvesting corn Saturday afternoon, he knew he had hit something big.By Forum News Service , November 08, 2010
Grace hosting animal blessing
Grace Episcopal Church is hosting its Fifth Annual Blessing of the Animals service at 2 p.m. Sunday. Each October churches around the world hold special services to honor and recognize the important role that animals play in many people’s lives. This service is offered in October, because October marks the feast of Francis of Assisi, who was known for many things, including his special relationship with animals.October 01, 2010
Shelter puts down 26 dogs
More than two dozen dogs were euthanized last week as a precautionary response after a stray dog brought to Grand Forks’ Circle of Friends Humane Society tested positive for rabies, the facility’s executive director said Monday. Arlette Moen said 25 dogs still at the shelter and one that had been adopted were euthanized April 8.By By Ryan Johnson, Forum Communications Co. , April 13, 2010
Local shelter takes rabies precautions
April 09, 2010
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