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America 250: 50 years ago today - January 8, 1976 January 8, 2026
Here are the headlines from the front page of The Forum on Thursday, January 8, 1976.
Today in History, 1993: North Dakota-born astronaut leaves Fargo school kids starstruck January 8, 2026
On January 8, 1993, Jamestown native and astronaut Rick Hieb visited Fargo’s Roosevelt Elementary School, captivating students with stories of his record-breaking spacewalks.
Horace teen takes curling talents to world stage January 8, 2026
A 17-year-old Horace high school senior is traveling internationally and competing against top curlers, with a trip to Denmark ahead.
Grand Forks planning commission advances Ray Richards redevelopment plan January 8, 2026
Grand Forks planning commissioners approved a proposal for land at Ray Richards Golf Course, clearing the way for plans that include an apartment complex and a driving range.
Devils Lake man fights for new trial 35 years after 1986 murder conviction January 8, 2026
More than 30 years after his conviction, Werner Kunkel argues police files show the victim may have been alive after the alleged murder date.
Minnesota officials offer sympathy, clash on blame after Minneapolis shooting January 8, 2026
Elected officials across the Red River Valley condemned the loss of life but split over ICE actions and Gov. Tim Walz’s response to the Minneapolis shooting.