http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/ The latest news from the www.wahpetondailynews.com website! Newsys Template Engine News http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-523415826 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b7037840814e600263079.txt Above, Nathan Phillips learned how to extract DNA while classmates Jace LeNoue, left, and Hunter Lee, right, and NDSCS student Hannah Schradick, watch. The boys are in Nadine Kramers’ fourth grade class at Breckenridge Elementary-Middle School. The class also learned about fingerprints during a Funtastic Friday event at the North Dakota State College of Science Friday afternoon. Classes will participate each Friday at locations throughout the Twin Towns in February. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:32:43 -0600 newsys-522244053 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b7036ffa5460777485623.txt The Wahpeton School Board concluded its week-long series of interviews Friday with Frank Schill, who has been superintendent of Cavalier Public School District since 2004. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:30:44 -0600 newsys-522244056 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b70372c42d48430161157.txt At the end of June, Mike Connell will retire, relinquishing his position as superintendent of Wahpeton School District. As Connell enters the final 143 days of his successful 21-year term, he said, "For the most part it’ll be business as usual." Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:30:44 -0600 newsys-522244055 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b70374c89870197744232.txt In light of the January earthquake in Haiti, two Wahpeton natives, Charlie and Melissa (Reimche) Broberg will be in Wahpeton Friday, Feb. 12 at Faith Church on 11th Street North to speak about adoption. The couple lives in Britton, S.D. Their pastor and his wife, Kevin and Annette Koop, will also speak. The event is a Valentine banquet fundraiser for youth at Faith Church. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:30:44 -0600 newsys-523415723 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b703769aed9d590642073.txt The North Dakota Department of Health continues its campaign to help smokers quit by offering North Dakota QuitNet, an online cessation tool. It includes several ways to help smokers say "no more" including blogging and access to counselors. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:30:44 -0600 newsys-522244054 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b703a865607b359248429.txt Funerals need a special touch, which Doug Peterson provided in Wahpeton for almost 30 years Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:30:44 -0600 newsys-523375350 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6c87bee9c6d267918244.txt The Breckenridge High School cafeteria was filled with speakers preparing for the next round during Thursday's Breckenridge Lions Speech Invitational. Nine schools from around the area competed in the event, which was the first meet of the season for most of the schools. Danae Knapper from Breckenridge delivers her dramatic interpretation during the opening round in the inset photo. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:07:06 -0600 newsys-523375352 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6c8671964b7162573557.txt The Wahpeton School Board interviewed its fourth candidate for the superintendent position, Joel S. Young. He has been the superintendent of Red Lake Falls, Minn., School District since 2001. Current Superintendent Mike Connell will retire when his contract expires June 30. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:07:06 -0600 newsys-523375351 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6c868c9558e948772363.txt After N.D. Gov. John Hoeven declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Jan. 11, several mayors throughout the state voiced their backing for him. Two mayors hail from Richland County — Wahpeton Mayor Jim Sturdevant and Hankinson Mayor Joe O'Meara. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:07:06 -0600 newsys-523375349 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6c86a38ed34349751167.txt Last November, Leach Public Library in Wahpeton began a new regular program, the Teen Advisory Group (TAG). TAG basically functions as a think tank, one directed by teenagers and consulted upon by the library to design programs that would command the interest of other teens. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:07:06 -0600 newsys-523375353 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6c86bf832ef130446845.txt For Paul and Marlys Dotzenrod and fellow organizers, the Mike Krause benefit is one final act of love they can give their lifelong friend. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:07:06 -0600 newsys-523375355 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6c850803613600730287.txt Pregnant women can take advantage of a new program in North Dakota to help keep their newborns safe from accidental death. Through the Optimal Pregnancy Outcome Program (OPOP), eight departments of health in the state are offering the Cribs for Kids program. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:07:05 -0600 newsys-511303084 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6b3afa528f0344459664.txt Wahpeton Middle School held its 2010 Winter Olympics this morning. Twenty teams from grades six through eight, representing 20 countries, will face off throughout the month in a series of activities based on the Winter Olympic games. Here they competed in speed-skating. Above, Phy Ed teacher Wayne Hample, representing the U.S. (the faculty) won the gold, beating children 20 years younger. Silver went to Lachelle Baumgardner, representing China, and bronze went to Bella Yaggie, representing Latvia. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:40:58 -0600 newsys-512472199 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6b391f8556f650078348.txt The process of finding a successor to retiring superintendent Mike Connell continued Wednesday, as the Wahpeton School Board convened to interview their third of five candidates this week, Dr. Michael D. Campbell. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:40:58 -0600 newsys-511303085 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6b3a9f1c6cc001742473.txt In North Dakota there are people who own property and who, because of their age or disability, are unable to generate a livable income. These individuals are still required to pay taxes on their property. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:40:58 -0600 newsys-520853457 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6b3ac47c6bf816364993.txt Local students have potentially earned $360,000 in college funding, thanks to a career and technology education scholarship approved by the North Dakota Legislature last year. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:40:58 -0600 newsys-520853456 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6b3ae8077e6274529944.txt A shortage of Minnesota cash flow this spring is drawing thousands from the Breckenridge School District to help the state pay its bills. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:40:58 -0600 newsys-521540083 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b69e5ac09833351239646.txt Wahpeton senior Ryan Smith signed a National Letter of Intent Wednesday at Wahpeton Senior High School. Smith will play football next year for North Dakota State University in Fargo. Wednesday was the first day high school football players could sign with college football programs. Smith, who was a running back and defensive back for the Huskies, is shown here with Wahpeton Activities Director and former head football coach Mike McCall. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:21:20 -0600 newsys-514495463 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b69e470ae643102426419.txt Wahpeton School Board members braved the cold Tuesday to continue their search for a worthy replacement for superintendent Mike Connell, who retires June 30, with the expiration of his contract. The board interviewed the second of five candidates vying for the position — Rick Jacobson, superintendent at Wyndmere Public School. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:21:20 -0600 newsys-521540084 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b69e53df2f94199661800.txt A preliminary flood diversion study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaves many issues to be resolved, said Breckenridge Mayor Cliff Barth. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:21:20 -0600 newsys-514495464 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b69e57cb3249856562311.txt At the Richland County Courthouse Tuesday, Daniel Pelzl, 28, Wahpeton, pled guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. On Aug. 23, 2009, Pelzl attacked his younger brother, Justin, with a baseball bat, striking him in the head, the ribs and the stomach, according to public record. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:21:20 -0600 newsys-508643460 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b68934c92aef845729990.txt Several residents packed the Wilkin County Courthouse Monday to hear how a watershed district may help tackle county flooding issues. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:34:44 -0600 newsys-508459299 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b68925362688401346618.txt This coming March, Mike Connell will retire as superintendent of Wahpeton School District after 21 years to pursue fly fishing full-time, with the blessings of a grateful populace. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:23:15 -0600 newsys-518334796 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b6892f76720b214288092.txt Breckenridge City Council members raised a few questions during the first reading of the social host ordinance Monday. Alderman Matt Kammerer asked whether there is a current problem this ordinance is meant to address. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:23:15 -0600 newsys-520819290 http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2010/02/09/news/doc4b689326d3b47093451148.txt The Richland County Highway Department has ambitious plans for this year through 2012. The department has applied for economic stimulus funds for two projects — repairs to a five-mile stretch of road outside of Barney, currently budgeted at $410,000, and repairing a bridge located four miles north of Hankinson, budgeted at $750,000. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:23:15 -0600