Current and former military personnel now can see if their military training credits can become college credits for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The higher education system just launched Veterans Education Transfer System, a service thought to be the first like it in the country. “Hundreds of military jobs can lead to civilian [...]
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010
A reliever who pitched in the Northern League this season made his major league debut Thursday afternoon. That reliever is Justin James of the Oakland A’s. And that debut occurred at Yankee Stadium against the defending World Series champs. James … Continue reading
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010
The Minnesota Vikings will get their first look at Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Tim Tebow. Tebow has been one of the most polarizing figures in the sport, dating back to his days as the starting QB at the University of … Continue reading
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010
A Mississippi kite flew over Hawk Ridge at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, just the 11th time that the species has been observed at the hawk migration station. The bird appeared to be an adult, but it was extremely high as it … Continue reading
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Budget wonks no longer are the only Minnesotans who can understand the difficulty of balancing a state budget nearly $6 billion in the hole. A few minutes with a new Web-based budget simulator shows, for instance: Nearly 40 percent of state general education spending would need to be cut to balance the budget. All state [...]
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2010
Today is opening day of Minnesota’s bear season. The state’s bear population is healthy, and wildlife biologists estimate that 20,000 bears roam the state. I spent Wednesday morning with 13-year-old Justin Taylor and his dad, Bill Taylor, of Duluth. This … Continue reading
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2010
UND will hold a second annual Fan Fest on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ice level of Ralph Engelstad Arena. Both the men’s and women’s teams will be in attendance and will take part in an autograph session, … Continue reading
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2010
North Dakota’s dove season opens statewide Sept. 1, and hunters need to register with the Harvest Information Program prior to hunting. The daily limit is 15 and possession limit is 30. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. The season is open through Oct. 30. All dove hunters must possess a fishing, hunting [...]
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2010
I make the first of two appearances this week on “Sports Talk” from 1-2 p.m. on 970-AM WDAY. Joining me in studio is The Forum’s sports editor, Kevin Schnepf. Today, we’ll be talking to AP sports writer Jon Krawczynski. We’ll … Continue reading
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2010
Dickinson State linebacker Jay Grosz said Tuesday that he’ll wait and see how his elbow heals before declaring whether or not he’ll apply for a medical redshirt. He was at practice Tuesday with a big sling on his arm, which was wrapped like something you’d see in of those 60s NFL Films. Grosz fractured and [...]
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2010
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