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Dilworth school board rules students don't have to stand for pledge
A western Minnesota school board on Thursday voted to reverse a requirement that students stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Angel investor tax credit again bedeviled at Legislature
For supporters of a venture capital tax credit, that phrase carries an all-too-familiar whiff of resignation.
When are controversial actions free speech? Depends on which flag is flying
Two controversies involving schools, kids and flags have made recent news in Minnesota.
Letters: Students have the right, but show no respect
Regarding the Dilworth-Glyndon-Fenton students who refused to stand during the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance, yes, it's true. via St. Cloud Times Online
Who will get last word on Pledge of Allegiance in junior high?
Brandt Dahl wasn't exactly aiming for the Student of the Year Award when he refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance last week at Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Junior High near Moorhead. via Free Republic
Pelican Rapids nine routs OTC 15-4
The Pelican Rapids Vikings used an 11-hit attack and three costly Otter Tail Central errors in a 15-4 victory Monday over the Bulldogs. via Daily Journal
Pledge of Allegiance Suspension: Maybe homeschooling is the better...
Pledge of Allegiance Suspension: Maybe homeschooling is the better choice in Yahooland, Minnesota Category: Politics Posted on: May 9, 2008 5:46 PM, by Greg Laden Dilworth Minnesota is not far from Fargo. via ScienceBlogs
Students Suspended for Sitting During Pledge of Allegiance
“I feel I should speak my mind about this whole thing”
Dilworth, MN - Fourteen -year-old Bishop Edens was suspended from school Friday because he wouldn't stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, but he was quickly invited back once his principal learned that rule might ... via WLTX-TV Columbia
MN House passes bill altering property tax code
“It's a disguised way to raise the income tax to buy down the property taxes without any reform also in the system, so we would take a dim view of that proposal”
Despite concerns voiced by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, the Minnesota House endorsed a plan Monday that closely links state property tax assistance to homeowner income, which would mean smaller bills for some and extra ... via KARE-TV Minneapolis
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BNSF rail car leaks gas near Dilworth, Minn.
FARGO, N.D. - A rail car leaked gasoline Monday afternoon east of Dilworth, Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist said. via Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers a...
Gas leaks from train car Northeastern MN
Crews in Dilworth worked Monday to absorb gasoline that leaked from a train car near Dilworth. via KARE 11 TV
Fargoarea new home construction hits 4year low
Fargo -area new home construction hits 4-year low Eds: APNewsNow. FARGO, N.D. A home builders group says the building of new homes in the Fargo area is at its lowest level in four years. via KX News
Phase two begins on speed enforcement project
Last month, they sent out warnings. This month, speeders won't get off so easily in Clay County. via WDAY
Mall of America expansion tax legislation sees hurdles
“We believe this year's proposal is an improvement over last year's, but we still have some questions and concerns”
And she's not about to lend a helping hand. "I don't support it," said Lenczewski of Mall of America expansion tax legislation. via HometownSource
House Democrats revive plan for property tax relief
“I don't think those are the most effective ways to control or contain property taxes, but we'll certainly look at their proposal”
House Democrats revived a plan to put bigger property tax refund checks in the mail to most Minnesota homeowners around the time the 2009-2010 school year begins. via KARE 11 TV
Rep. DeLaForest proposes constitutional amendment to outlaw property taxes
“It's a Gordian knot trying to cut through”
Chris DeLaForest, R-Andover, of the state property tax. Still, DeLaForest's proposed constitutional amendment heard by the House Tax Committee on Wednesday would outlaw state and local government from imposing ... via HometownSource
Weather Service warns of possible flooding of NW Minn. rivers
The National Weather Service is issuing a flood watch for several rivers in northwestern Minnesota that have been prone to spring flooding in previous years. via KARE 11 TV
FFHS principal Winter makes Top 5 in Dilworth superintendent search
“The board just basically had to narrow it down and there's a lot of different qualifications (the group was looking at)”
Fergus Falls High School Principal Greg Winter is one of five candidates vying to be the next superintendent of Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools. via Daily Journal