MELANIE ORLINS
A promising future for newborn, despite a shaky start
A Thief River Falls mom gave birth at a mere 28 weeks during one of the Monday blizzards in March. The commute from Grand Forks to Thief River, which normally takes less than an hour, took three hours on March 18th.
By Melanie Orlins , April 05, 2013
Minnesota film comes to local theatre
A Minnesota-made movie is being seen locally this weekend. "Profile of a Killer" was shot entirely in Minnesota. The independent film is about the relationship that develops between a fledgling serial killer and the FBI profiler brought in to catch him.
By Melanie Orlins , April 05, 2013
Grand Forks students lend a hand to a world in need
145 7th graders from Valley Middle School packed the public works building in Grand Forks Friday morning to help children around the globe.
By Melanie Orlins , April 05, 2013
City Council discusses Grand Forks "drinking problem" concerns
Grand Forks city leaders met tonight to discuss ways to minimize what some call "a drinking problem". Instead of taking action and limiting or increasing the punishment for binge drinking, city leaders talked about promoting activities that don't include alcohol.
By Melanie Orlins , April 04, 2013
Funds approved for EGF pool project
Finally, after more than a year of discussion, the East Grand Forks city council has approved money for the pool project.
By Melanie Orlins , April 03, 2013
Special needs child care funding in danger
Funding for special needs daycare is on the chopping block in Bismarck. A House committee voted ten to three to strip all funding for special needs daycare. The bill will now return to the Senate for consideration in the form of a legislative study.
By Melanie Orlins , March 29, 2013
Parents speak out about anti-abortion law
One of the controversial bills Governor Jack Dalrymple signed in to law bans abortions performed solely for the purpose of gender selection and genetic abnormalities, such as Down Syndrome.
By Melanie Orlins , March 28, 2013
Rising demand for concealed carry permits, shortage of ammo
The number of people applying for concealed weapons permits in Grand Forks County has skyrocketed. In just the past two weeks, nearly 200 local applications were submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations in Bismarck.
By Melanie Orlins , March 27, 2013
East Grand Forks pool may yet be revived
East Grand Forks' only pool may have been salvaged this evening after a council member proposed a plan giving the pool more than just a bandage. Council members have been hesitant to choose a pool option after expensive price tags made many questions as to if the city could front the funds.
By Melanie Orlins , March 26, 2013
Local Rally One of Many Statewide Over Abortion Legislation
Those in opposition of abortion legislation are rallying across the state to protest a package of bills that would give the state the toughest abortion restrictions in the nation. Grand Forks abortion-rights activists just wrapped up a rally showing their support of women's rights and hoping the Governor hears their message.
By Melanie Orlins , March 25, 2013
Area Businesses Get Fired Up for March Madness
The basketball tournament that keeps people on the edge of their seats every year is back and in full swing. People all around town have filled out March Madness brackets trying to predict the next NCAA champ.
By Melanie Orlins , March 22, 2013
East Grand Forks Police Continue Search for Robbery Suspect
East Grand Forks police are still looking for the robber who knocked a man off his motorized wheelchair and stole the 74-year-old man's wallet in the alley-way behind the VFW last Thursday night.
By Melanie Orlins , March 20, 2013
Council Vice President Christensen Steps Down From Key Leadership Roles
Grand Forks City Council Vice President Doug Christensen has officially stepped down from some key roles as a city leader. Those include: President from the Jobs Development Authority, Chairperson of the Growth Fund, and Chairman of the Finance and Urban Development Committee.
By Melanie Orlins , March 19, 2013
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