Univ. of ND will use Fighting Sioux nickname

The University of North Dakota's president says the school will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA.
http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2012/02/08/univ_of_nd_will_use_fighting_sioux_nickname

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:31:30 -0800

ND higher ed board may fight Fighting Sioux law

The head of North Dakota's Board of Higher Education says the board may go to court if a law requiring the University of North Dakota to revert to its Fighting Sioux nickname is restored.
http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/articles/2012/02/08/nd_higher_ed_board_may_fight_fighting_sioux_law

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:01:34 -0800

North Dakota gun-in-courtroom case goes to jury

Jurors are deliberating the case of a man accused of brandishing a gun in a North Dakota courtroom and unsuccessfully trying to kill jurors, a sheriff and a prosecutor.
http://news.yahoo.com/north-dakota-gun-courtroom-case-goes-jury-204333681.html

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:43:33 -0800

North Dakota will use Fighting Sioux nickname despite NCAA threat

The University of North Dakota will resume using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA, the school's president said Wednesday.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/north-dakota-will-use-fighting-sioux-nickname-despite-ncaa-threat/article2331323/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Sports&utm_content=2331323

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:53:34 -0800

North Dakota may fight Fighting Sioux law

BISMARCK, N.D. — The head of North Dakota's Board of Higher Education says the board may go to court if a law requiring the University of North Dakota to revert to its Fighting Sioux nickname is restored.
http://dnj.com/article/20120208/SPORTS/302080035/1006/rss02

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:14:29 -0800

N. Dakota to use Fighting Sioux nickname

The University of North Dakota's president says the school will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA.
http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/north-dakota-university-will-use-fighting-sioux-nickname-despite-ncaa-threats-020812

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:38:00 -0800

North Dakota to resume use of 'Fighting Sioux'

Robert Kelley, the University of North Dakota president says the school will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA.
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/7554517/north-dakota-resume-use-fighting-sioux-nickname

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:04:10 -0800

North Dakota will use Fighting Sioux nickname

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- The University of North Dakota will resume using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA, the school's president said Wednesday, marking the latest twist in a years-long fight about a name that some consider offensive.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/basketball/ncaa/02/08/North.Dakota.ap/index.html?xid=si_ncaaf

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:07:01 -0800

ND governor signs warrant requests for suspects in Sherry Arnold case

North Dakota's governor has officially signed extradition warrants issued by Montana's governor for Michael Spell and Lester Waters, Jr., accused of kidnapping and possibly killing Sidney teacher Sherry Arnold.
http://www.kxlh.com/news/nd-governor-signs-warrant-requests-for-suspects-in-sherry-arnold-case/

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:47:22 -0800

North Dakota Workers Report Best Hiring Situation in 2011

North Dakota workers were most likely to report their employers were hiring workers rather than letting workers go in 2011. All states showed positive scores on Gallup's Job Creation Index, with Rhode Island's +4 the lowest.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/152519/North-Dakota-Workers-Report-Best-Hiring-Situation-2011.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:12:08 -0800