STEVE BODAKOWSKI

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Warehouses Stocking Up On Sandbags

Warehouses Stocking Up On Sandbags With a potentially record setting flood season on the horizon some are already getting ready for the fight. And that includes sand bags. But where do they come from and how do suppliers handle the demand.

February 25, 2010

Minnewaukan Preparing For The Worst

Minnewaukan Preparing For The Worst New predictions have Devils Lake rising as much as 3-feet more this spring, at which point the town of Minnewaukan could be partially swallowed. Now officials are scrambling to prepare.

February 24, 2010

Corey Mock To Run For Secretary Of State

Corey Mock To Run For Secretary Of State A Grand Forks lawmaker says he will run for the job of Secretary of State.

February 23, 2010

Spread The Word To End The Word

Spread The Word To End The Word Some students at Ben Franklin elementary school in Grand Forks got a lesson in politeness from a special olympian. They started their drive to join a national campaign to spread the word to end the word "retarded"

February 19, 2010

Board Takes No Action On Nickname

Board Takes No Action On Nickname The Fighting Sioux nickname and logo was not retired at a state board of higher education meeting today but board members say its seems imminent. It will remain in place at least for another month.

February 18, 2010

Tomorrow Could Be Crucial Day For Nickname's Future

Tomorrow Could Be Crucial Day For Nickname's Future Tomorrow the state board of higher education will meet and again the Sioux nickname will be the focus. Last month a motion was made to retire the name. With more members leaning toward this than in the past, tomorrow could be a pivotal day for the names future.

February 17, 2010

Spirit Lake Opponents Hoping For New Nickname Vote

Spirit Lake Opponents Hoping For New Nickname Vote Sioux Nickname opponents on the Spirit Lake reservation are circulating a petition with hopes of reversing a resolution that gives UND perpetual use of the Fighting Sioux Nickname and logo. Tomorrow they will make a presentation at the State Board of Higher Education Meeting.

February 17, 2010

Northland Now Home of World's First UAS Maintenance Program

Northland  Now Home of World's First UAS Maintenance Program Northland Community and Technical college is joining in the Unmanned Aerial Systems craze that's caught the attention of UND, the Border patrol and the Air Force Base. Thanks to a 5-million dollar grant they will become the world's first UAS maintenance training program.

February 16, 2010

Helping Students Aim For College

Helping Students Aim For College Students in the Trio Program received some awards today with the help of Congressman Earl Pomeroy.

February 11, 2010

Giving Hearts Day

Giving Hearts Day Northlands Rescue Mission and dozens of other non-profits in eastern North Dakota and Western Minnesota are participating in a fund-raising event called "Giving Hearts Day."

February 11, 2010

Devils Lake Facing More Record Flooding

Devils Lake Facing More Record Flooding Every year, the lake rises to levels many thought they'd never see, and this summer will likely be no different. Today congressman Earl Pomeroy talked with flood-weary residents and city leaders about ways to beat the lake before it drowns them.

By Steve Bodakowski , February 10, 2010

Renewed Hope For Nickname Vote on Standing Rock Reservation

Renewed Hope For Nickname Vote on Standing Rock Reservation Nickname supporters on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation started to circulate a petition today asking the tribal council to allow a reservation wide vote to gauge tribal support.

February 09, 2010

Standing Rock Members Petition For Vote on Sioux Nickname Use

Standing Rock Members Petition For Vote on Sioux Nickname Use Next Tuesday a group of Sioux nickname supporters on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation will circulate a petition around the community.

February 05, 2010

EGF Schools Still Recovering From Computer Crash

EGF Schools Still Recovering From Computer Crash Last week WDAZ reported first that East Grand Forks public schools were facing a major computer crash. Today nearly three weeks after the crash, the system is still being rebuilt and teachers say they're still seeing glitches. And now they feel its affecting their paychecks.

February 05, 2010

Grand Forks Could Get New Library

Grand Forks Could Get New Library A New library could be on the horizon for people in Grand Forks. This after a recent study showed the current one is inadequate.

February 04, 2010

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UND Going "Key-less"
UND is taking making campus security high-tech. They've eliminated keys on many buildings and access points on campus and have a completley electronic system that can be controlled from a laptop.