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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Rural health care mania
A few months ago, the City Beat was at UND to hear Dr. Ellen Cosgrove, one of the finalists for med school dean. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Richard Johnson, a radiologist from Devils Lake, who went to … Continue reading
Quickies: The debate over the McChrystal story
Here’s an interesting proposal for making higher education more affordable: Instead of borrowing money, sell shares of yourself to investors. The argument is that it’s very risky to get a loan for a college education when you have no idea how easily you could … Continue reading
A little Cold War nostalgia
The City Beat was going to blog about my story on the rural health care shortage today; I feel like I didn’t do it justice because the issue is so vast and I had limited space. But yesterday was a … Continue reading
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Alerus Center money matters
Oh boy, I’m running out of time again tonight, so here’s a quick run down of two issues from the Alerus Center meeting this morning that I thought were pretty important. Contract concessions First, the Alerus Center commission is working … Continue reading
Some legal advice for the Alerus Center commission
Apparently the City Beat was the only one at the Alerus Center commission meeting this morning who was even vaguely familiar with the open meeting laws of this state. I say apparently because I was able to point out several … Continue reading
Quickies: Texting and driving demographics, voters’ paradoxical feelings
Since we’re talking about texting and driving, here’s a story about a report on which drivers act so recklessly. I didn’t include it in my story today because I didn’t have time to look at the report, but, if the … Continue reading
Texting and driving ban: Persuade or punish?
Following up on that discussion of the texting and driving ban, the Grand Forks City Council agreed to a fine of $30 tonight. Council President Hal Gershman started the "bid" at $15 because he didn’t feel it should be an … Continue reading
Sorry.
Sorry about not updating the blog. The past few weeks have been insane with the election, the tornadoes and various other stories. Your City Beat even snuck in a photo on the front page from Mentor, Minn., where a tornado demolished the … Continue reading
Cracking down on texting and driving
Grand Forks City Council President Hal Gershman said tonight that he’d very much like to see a ban on texting and driving in town. He said he’s had close encounters with texting drivers and others have also. I personally have … Continue reading
Can it really be that simple?
Now that I’ve picked on poor Tim Behm, it’s his opponent’s turn in the hot seat. Again this is a full, unedited transcription with nasty notes by your City Beat. Tyrone Grandstrand, Ward 2 City Council candidate Address: 409 Cambridge … Continue reading
