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Healthcare Freedom Petition

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District court issues injunction for April 22 spending ordinance vote

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:36:27 -0600

Mark Hansen, the Otter Tail County District Court Jude, has issued a temporary injunction that will not allow Fergus Falls residents to vote in a special election on April 22^nd on a proposed spending ordinance.

Mark Hansen, Otter Tail County’s District Judge, issued a temporary restraining order, on Tuesday, which will halt the upcoming election. A hearing on June 23^rd is set in which he’ll consider a permanent injunction for the proposed ordinance.

According to the Fergus Falls Daily Journal, Hansen said the proposed spending ordinance is too vague and if were to be approved by voters, it could be invasive to the powers of the city council.

On March 5^th, members of the organization called Grow Fergus Falls appeared in district court to challenge the referendum that the City of Fergus Falls was planning to hold. Grow Fergus Falls is comprised of Fergus Falls residents Robert Block, Scott Wagnild, Kelsey Felstul, Chad Felstul, and Erick Ahlgren.

Court order obtained by the Daily Journal

On February 15^th, the Fergus Falls City Council turned down the proposed ordinance in a 7 to 1 vote, which was put together by Fergus Votes, which is also a group of Fergus Falls residents. That group, led by Daryl Synstelien, collected over 900 signatures on a petition for the proposed spending ordinance.

Upon hearing that the proposed spending ordinance would be put to a vote on April 22, Grow Fergus Falls filed a lawsuit. The group appeared in court on March 5^th to argue that the ordinance is invalid, and used previous similar cases, such as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Minneapolis vs. The City of Minneapolis, to help support their argument.

District court issues injunction for April 22 spending ordinance vote

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:36:27 -0600

Court order obtained by the Daily Journal

Unconstutional Census? video

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:30:47 -0600

Ice Arena

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:52:52 -0600

It's amazing how several people are trying to stop the Ice Arena. Why? Because it will cost you a few tax dollars? But it is OK for one individual to receive thousands of tax dollars to support his group homes? Give me a break. Should we as residents get a chance to vote on our taxes going to ONE business? I do not use them. Why should I have to use my tax dollars to keep them open? Same with the ball fields, soccer fields, library, ect. I do not use them. Let the select few that use these services pay for them. Or shut up and spend a couple dollars to help this town grow. Or lets bring every dollar we spend on this Damn town up to the voters to see if they want to use their tax dollars on services that they do not use.

Grow Fergus Falls seeking a delay for April 22 special vote

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:50:30 -0600

“Grow Fergus Falls, Inc.” is seeking an injunction that would delay or stop the upcoming April 22^nd special vote on a proposed spending ordinance.

The people behind Grow Fergus Falls include Robert Block, Scott Wagnald, Kelsey Felstul, Chad Felstul, and Erik Ahlgren, with attorneys Morrie Kershner and Steve Rufer representing them.

On the court hearing on March 5^th, Kershner told Judge Mark Hansen that the proposed spending ordinance, brought together by the Fergus Votes Committee, is unworkable and it would halt business growth within the city. Grow Fergus Falls also believes that the Fergus Votes ordinance is a “minefield of disasters”.

The attorneys representing Grow Fergus Falls are passionate about the success of the injunction and are providing their services for free.

Rolf Nycklemoe, an attorney for the City of Fergus Falls, says they’re still preparing for the April 22^nd vote, and will continue to do so unless a judge grants the injunction. The next court hearing could come as early as this week.

Another Darwin award...

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:38:10 -0600

http://www.1011now.com/national/headlines/85844322.html

Quote: there will be an autopsy but burn marks indicated the way the electricity traveled through Messenger's body.

state wrestling final

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:33:01 -0600

Colton Thorson & Dan Revering both lost the final match to come in at #2 spot in the state finals. you got to give them both credit for making it that far.

ND Dem Heitkamp Says She Won`t Run for Senate (KQCD-TV Dickinson)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:13:40 -0600

Former North Dakota Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp says she won`t run for the U.S. Senate. Heitkamp disclosed her decision Wednesday on her brother Joel Heitkamp`s talk show on KFGO Radio of Fargo. North Dakota Democrats have been urging Heitkamp to challenge Republican Gov. John Hoeven.

Coeur d'Alene Press (Coeur d'Alene Press)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:13:39 -0600

Michael Vosburg In this March 1, 2010 photo, volunteer Heather Lowry stacks sandbags in Fargo, ND, as the city begins preparations for a possible second straight year of major flooding from the Red River.

ND corn harvest inches along (The Wahpeton Daily News)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:13:39 -0600

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The 2009 corn harvest in North Dakota is inching along, as the third month of 2010 begins. Wet conditions prevented many farmers from completing the harvest last fall.

Simon & Garfunkel add shows in Minnesota, North Dakota (LiveDaily)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:13:39 -0600

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel will follow their appearance at April's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with a pair of Midwestern arena shows the following month. The iconic, on-again/off-again folk duo will take to the stage May 7 in Fargo, ND, followed by an appearance in St. Paul, MN, the following night (5/8). The New Orleans appearance is set for April 24, the second day of the seven-day ...

Upper Midwest braces for severe spring flooding (Boston Globe)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:13:39 -0600

Salesmen in Fargo are hawking products with names like the Muscle Wall and the Sandbagging Buddy. Emergency workers in Keokuk, Iowa, are planning to barricade the water treatment plant with limestone boulders. The farmers' cooperative in Quincy, Ill., is moving grain inland to keep it dry.

Fargo commissioner, ND public service commissioner back Hoeven Senate bid (The Fargo Forum)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:13:38 -0600

FARGO — North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven has picked up a couple more endorsements in his bid for the Republican Party’s nomination for U.S. Senate.

ND GOP Senate Candidate Outlines Campaign Ideas (KQCD-TV Dickinson)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:13:38 -0600

North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven`s rival for the Republican U.S. Senate endorsement says Hoeven should be spending more time talking about issues. Fargo architect Paul Sorum released a series of proposals he says he`ll promote during the fall campaign if he gets the Republican endorsement.

ND man gets no more jail time for firing at bro (WKBT La Crosse)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:13:36 -0600

Associated Press - March 5, 2010 7:24 PM ET FARGO, N.D. (AP) - A Fargo man whose Minnesota family was featured on a reality show won't face further jail time for trying to shoot 1 of his...

ND man gets no more jail time for firing at brother (Minnesota Public Radio)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:13:35 -0600

A Fargo man whose Minnesota family was featured on a reality show won't face further jail time for trying to shoot one of his brothers.

Mn/DOT closes Lake Iverson rest area on I-94 south of Fergus Falls

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:58:18 -0600

The Minnesota Department of Transportation closed the Iverson Lake rest area at approximately 1 p.m. due to flooding. The Iverson Lake rest area is located south of Fergus Falls on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 94. The rest area will be closed until further notice.

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Spring truck weight restrictions begin next week in all state frost zones

Legal truck weight limits that were increased during the winter months in Minnesota will end next week. Spring weight restrictions will begin at the same time, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced.

Spring truck weight restrictions begin in the south, southeast and Twin Cities Metro frost zones at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 8. Spring weight restrictions in the central, north-central and north frost zones begin at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9.

No overweight truck permits are issued during the spring load restriction period.

Frost zone boundaries are:

South: Iowa border north to Highway 12 and from the Dakota County border east to the Hennepin County line, along the Carver and Scott county lines to Interstate 35, south to the Iowa border. (This zone includes Highway 19 along the Scott County border.)

Southeast: Iowa border north along I-35 (does not include I-35) to the Scott County line, east along the Dakota County line, including Highway 19 to the Wisconsin border.

Twin Cities Metropolitan area: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties. (This zone does not include Highway 19 along the southern border of Scott County.)

Central: Southern limit of the north-central zone (Highway 10, Highway 210, Highway 18, I-35, Highway 48) to a line following and including Highway 12 from the South Dakota border to the Hennepin County line.

North-Central: Southern limit of the north zone to a line following U.S. Highway 10 from the North Dakota border east to Motley, Highway 210 east to Brainerd, Highway 18 east to I-35, I-35 south to Highway 48 and then Highway 48 east to the Wisconsin border.

North: South from the Canadian border to a line following Highway 1, Highway 89, Highway 2 and Highway 33 and I-35 at the Carlton-St. Louis county line and then south to the Wisconsin border.

“Truck weight restrictions are used in the spring to help preserve pavements that lose strength due to partial thaw conditions and trapped water,” said Keith Shannon, director of Mn/DOT’s Office of Materials. “The ending dates for spring load restrictions are variable and dependent on weather condition changes.”

For more information about the department’s seasonal load limits, locations of weight- restricted routes and state highways open to maximum 10-ton axle weights go to http://www.mrr.dot.state.mn.us/research/seasonal_load_limits/sllindex.asp.

Information is also available toll-free by calling 1-800-723-6543 in the United States and Canada, or 651-366-5400 in the Twin Cities metro area. For questions about legal weight/size trucking call the Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 651-405-6171 (select Option 3, Option 3). For questions about over legal weight/size "heavy haul" trucking, call the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations, Oversize/Weight Permits 651-296-6000.

Travelers in Minnesota can get up-to-date information on road conditions, construction and weather reports from Mn/DOT’s 511 traveler information service. Dial 5-1-1 or go to the Internet at www.511mn.org.

Lake Iverson rest area closed due to flooding

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:58:18 -0600

South: Iowa border north to Highway 12 and from the Dakota County border east to the Hennepin County line, along the Carver and Scott county lines to Interstate 35, south to the Iowa border. (This zone includes Highway 19 along the Scott County border.)

Southeast: Iowa border north along I-35 (does not include I-35) to the Scott County line, east along the Dakota County line, including Highway 19 to the Wisconsin border.

Twin Cities Metropolitan area: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties. (This zone does not include Highway 19 along the southern border of Scott County.)

Central: Southern limit of the north-central zone (Highway 10, Highway 210, Highway 18, I-35, Highway 48) to a line following and including Highway 12 from the South Dakota border to the Hennepin County line.

North-Central: Southern limit of the north zone to a line following U.S. Highway 10 from the North Dakota border east to Motley, Highway 210 east to Brainerd, Highway 18 east to I-35, I-35 south to Highway 48 and then Highway 48 east to the Wisconsin border.

North: South from the Canadian border to a line following Highway 1, Highway 89, Highway 2 and Highway 33 and I-35 at the Carlton-St. Louis county line and then south to the Wisconsin border.

NOW PLAYING: it's PHOTO FRIDAY #98!

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:10:56 -0600

NOW PLAYING: it's PHOTO FRIDAY #98!

All photographs must be shot by you.
Anyone can post their pics. Film, digital, camera phones, pinhole images, whatever you like.
Those of all skill levels are encouraged to participate.

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Healthcare Freedom Petition

District court issues injunction for April 22 spending ordinance vote

District court issues injunction for April 22 spending ordinance vote

Unconstutional Census? *video*

Ice Arena

Grow Fergus Falls seeking a delay for April 22 special vote

Another Darwin award...

state wrestling final

ND Dem Heitkamp Says She Won`t Run for Senate (KQCD-TV Dickinson)

Coeur d'Alene Press (Coeur d'Alene Press)

ND corn harvest inches along (The Wahpeton Daily News)

Simon & Garfunkel add shows in Minnesota, North Dakota (LiveDaily)

Upper Midwest braces for severe spring flooding (Boston Globe)

Fargo commissioner, ND public service commissioner back Hoeven Senate bid (The Fargo Forum)

ND GOP Senate Candidate Outlines Campaign Ideas (KQCD-TV Dickinson)

ND man gets no more jail time for firing at bro (WKBT La Crosse)

ND man gets no more jail time for firing at brother (Minnesota Public Radio)

Mn/DOT closes Lake Iverson rest area on I-94 south of Fergus Falls

Lake Iverson rest area closed due to flooding

NOW PLAYING: it's PHOTO FRIDAY #98!

Unconstutional Census? video