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Bismarck residents voting in school bond referendum

Bismarck school leaders trying again on school bond referendum vote

As the sun began to rise over Bismarck, the streets buzzed with activity as residents prepared to cast their votes. Among them was Jennifer Larson, a mother of three, who stood in line clutching her children’s hands tightly. "This is our future we’re voting for," she declared, her voice a blend of...

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How did this town become 'Halloween Capital of the World?'

ANOKA, Minn. — According to legend, it was all the pranks that started it — including a fateful tipped outhouse. In 1919, rambunctious youths reportedly left a trail of pranks and shenanigans across the town of Anoka, Minnesota, stranding wagons atop homes, releasing cattle to wander and flipping...

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Combat Cardio Club fighters prepare for hometown boxing tournament

GRAND FORKS — When Brody Flood gets out of school, he usually grabs something to eat and heads to Combat Cardio Club, where he trains for two or three hours. Flood, a 15-year-old student at Grand Forks Central, started boxing a year ago. "I always used to fight my brother at home, like every day,"...

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Today in History: Oct. 30, 2000 - Scaring them with science

Today in History revisits the Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, edition of the Grand Forks Herald and highlights a story of a Halloween-themed fundraiser for the Dakota Science Center, a nonprofit educational center. SCI-FEST 2000 Scaring them with science ■ Dakota Science Center s Halloween event thrills,...

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Comeback is for naught as Islanders hand Wild first home loss

After a very good road trip, there were few comforts of home for the Minnesota Wild. A promising start slipped away on Thursday night in St. Paul, as the New York Islanders used special teams dominance to grab a 4-3 overtime win at Grand Casino Arena. Matthew Schaffer scored his second goal of the...

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High school football players in action during a game

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Minnesota and North Dakota High School Football Scores

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp autumn evening, the roar of the crowd echoed across the football fields of North Dakota and Minnesota. Under the glow of stadium lights, young athletes poured their hearts into the game, fueled by dreams of glory and community pride. On Friday, October...

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