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Ex-pastor in court today for sex charges - Grand Forks Herald
“She had a pretty rough couple of years,” said one woman familiar with the case, who asked that her name not be used. Schauer soon reached out to the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod officials, saying he felt called to minister and serve the church.
'Emo' killings in Iraq signals return of hate crimes - Grand Forks Herald
All officials spoke on condition of anonymity, as did many of the people interviewed for this article, in fear of violent reprisals. The Quran specifically forbids homosexuality, and Islamic militias in Iraq long have targeted gays in what they term ...
Vikings stadium deal detailed this morning; facility would be near Metrodome - Grand Forks Herald
A person who sat in on negotiations Wednesday evening and requested anonymity ahead of an announcement said the stadium would be built near the team's current Metrodome site. The person said the Vikings would pay more than 50 percent of construction ...
Source: Minnesota budget forecast shows $323 million surplus - Grand Forks Herald
The person requested anonymity because state budget officials were not scheduled to detail the forecast until later today. By: Patrick Condon, Associated Press ST. PAUL — A new economic forecast shows Minnesota has a $323 million budget surplus.
Crookston man arrested in stabbing death of his father - Grand Forks Herald
The resident, who asked not to be named, said Abel was screaming in the hallway, yelling “I killed that (expletive),” and admitted the crime to the police once they arrived. Another resident living down the hall called police, who arrived at the ...
North Dakota checks policy on checking - Grand Forks Herald
An official with experience in both high school and college hockey who asked not to be named said greater penalties will work as a deterrent but in the end, it's the player's responsibility. “It's up to the player to respect the opponent and not check ...
No injuries from falling plastic in GF public library - Grand Forks Herald
A library employee said no one was hurt, but library staff and patrons were startled by the incident. The employee, who declined to give her name, said plastic panels occasionally fall from lights at the library.
Strange standoff in Lakota continues - Grand Forks Herald
When asked by the judge during the hearing to answer to the charges, Elvick simply stood up, said “This court is adjourned,” and walked out, said one witness, who asked to remain anonymous because of concern about Elvick's reaction. ...
Uncertainity not good for ag loan climate - Grand Forks Herald
A top official for a significant Fargo-based regional bank that lends money to farmers declined to speak for attribution, saying, “No one's an expert on this.” He implied there may be changes in interest rates from current, historically low levels, ...
COLUMNIST LLOYD OMDAHL: Norwegians want UUFDA bill amended - Grand Forks Herald
An anonymous source close to the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws has disclosed that the upcoming Legislature will be taking up an ...
Opponents of new library speak out at public meeting - Grand Forks Herald
A woman who wouldn't give her name because she said individual opinions don't matter attended both meetings and said it seemed library supporters have ...
Dayton, Emmer preparing for the long count - Grand Forks Herald
... any downside to keeping this recount going on as long as possible," said a high-level Republican operative who spoke on the condition of anonymity. ...
Officials: Bombs were wired to explode, powerful enough to bring down aircraft - Grand Forks Herald
"The woman was arrested based on a tip from foreign intelligence,' said the official, who asked not to be identified. "Her name and phone number were ...
View(s) from Standing Rock - Grand Forks Herald
The man, who said he is a tribal school board member but refused to give his name, made it clear that he is weary of the controversy. ...
Gulf disaster has Bismarck conference talking, including major player Harold Hamm - Grand Forks Herald
“Something happened,” said the man, who asked not to be named. “Who knows what? You can have all the right equipment and the best technology, but you still ...
Exploiting the elderly: Financial crimes come into focus - Grand Forks Herald
Another challenge: Victims often don't want to take part in an investigation that may finger a person close to them. Some victims are reluctant to cooperate ...
StopN-Go stores to stop selling adult magazines - Grand Forks Herald
A manager at a competing convenience store in Fargo, who declined to give his name because official statements must come from his corporate office, ...