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Advocacy groups note that the Social Security Administration still will need to set up procedures for implementing the law before patients will see the benefits.

All is not right with the world, but things are looking up for long time UND Hawks fans.

Biden on Wednesday was expected to rescind federal permits for the Keystone XL pipeline, a project that was equally hindered by the Obama administration but which had gained momentum under President Donald Trump. 

In today's "Kindness is Contagious" column, Nicole J. Phillips hears from a reader who was reminded of the night she ended up in the right place at the right time.

Al Boucher pours his skills and artistry into creating urns that make a statement on COVID and society's response to it. This is another in a series of stories on how area residents find their inner creativity during a pandemic.

This happened during the longest period of subzero weather on our region's history.

Sam Pfennig, Grand Forks, UND student and works at Lunseth Plumbing and Heating Company

Chris Johnson, Grand Forks, restaurant owner

Marie Kraemer, Grand Forks, works at St. Anne's Living Center and studies at Lake Region State College

Thursday's local scoreboard

Sheriff Andy Schneider says to his knowledge, no member of the sheriff's department has ever been shot in the line of duty. This is the first time these awards have ever been handed out.

Board members consider Facilities Task Force recommendations regarding need for bonding and mill levy increase

The senator, long-time immigrant rights champion Robert Menendez, said in a video call with business groups, labor unions and migrant advocates that they will need to convince a broad swath of Americans to support the measure, while allies in the U.S. business community would have to push for it with "everything that you've got."

The Times reported on Friday that Japan's government had privately concluded the already-delayed Tokyo Olympics would be canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Herald reporters cover events on Friday, Jan. 22.

But United trades a pick and money to get two first-round SuperDraft prospects.

After two days of trying to find help, an injured swan was still trapped on the ice on Thursday, Jan. 21.

Handing a victory to the Northwest Landowners Association over the state and the titan oil company Continental Resources, Judge Anthony Benson wrote that he had "no choice in the matter" since the law amounted to "an unconstitutional taking of an inherent, inalienable property right." 

Rep. Terry Jones said he chose to drop the controversial proposal because he's "on a quest to heal the country."

In recent months, many cities and states have imposed a raft of restrictions on indoor dining, given the high risk of spreading the virus in these crowded settings.