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Trent Barkus ’18 announces run for West Fargo judgeship

Categories: Alumni, Public

Barkus announces run for West Fargo judgeship Municipal Judge Michelle Donarski recently announced she would not seek re-election when her term ends in June. By West Fargo Pioneer staff reports March 08, 2022 06:55 AM WEST FARGO — U.S. Navy Reservist and attorney, Trent Barkus announced his candidacy for West Fargo Municipal Judge. West Fargo Municipal […]

UND School of Law Alum, Brent Thompson, Named Executive Director of Legal Aid Service of Broward County

Categories: Alumni

Legal Aid Service of Broward County Names Brent Thompson as Executive Director and Promotes Debra Koprowski and Carol A. O’Callaghan to Deputy Executive Directors NEWS PROVIDED BY Legal Aid Service of Broward County  Feb 28, 2022, 15:45 ET PLANTATION, Fla., Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc., (LAS) serving both Broward and Collier counties, is […]

Inside Climate News: Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation Chairman Mark Fox ’93 is quoted

Categories: Alumni

How One Native American Tribe is Battling for Control Over Flaring The Fort Berthold Indian Reservation walks a tightrope for economic development, allowing flaring from oil and gas development even though it’s harmful to the environment and climate. By Isaac Stone Simonelli, Maya Leachman and Andrew Onodera February 26, 2022 Gaslit: Third in a four-part series by […]

Melissa Nilsson ’00 Named to Twin Cities Business 2022 Notable Women in Law

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Melissa Nilsson ’00 Named to Twin Cities Business 2022 Notable Women in Law Twin Cities Business 29 Notable Women in Law are exemplary professionals who handle complex transactions and use their expertise to guide a variety of clients through obstacles. They also are instrumental in serving as mentors, doing pro bono work that addresses social […]

Wayne Solberg ’66 (1932-2022)

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Longtime Fargo City Attorney Wayne Solberg dies Solberg served as city attorney for Fargo from 1968 to 1994. FARGO — Longtime lawyer and Fargo City Attorney Wayne O. Solberg died Monday, Feb. 21. He was 89. Solberg grew up in North Dakota and graduated from North Dakota State University before moving on to graduate from […]

Alumna Jana Aune Deach Re-elected to Moss & Barnett Board of Directors

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Moss & Barnett is pleased to announce that John P. Boyle and Jana Aune Deach were elected to three-year terms as members of the firm’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2022. John P. Boyle is a member of the firm’s litigation, employment law, and financial services teams. His practice focuses primarily on the areas of litigation and trial work, particularly commercial dispute resolution, complex […]

Grand Forks Herald: A tribute to Wayne Stenehjem, the ‘trivia king’ of North Dakota politicians

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A tribute to Wayne Stenehjem, the ‘trivia king’ of North Dakota politicians “Did You Know That” columnist Curt Eriksmoen reflects By Curt Eriksmoen February 19, 2022 06:00 AM FARGO — On Jan. 28, North Dakota lost a very valuable public servant who spent nearly half a century working to improve the lives of the citizens of […]

Joseph Heringing ’03 selected as new North Dakota land commissioner

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Bismarck investment manager selected as new North Dakota land commissioner Joseph Heringer, a Bismarck attorney and wealth manager, will succeed Jodi Smith, who announced her plans to leave the job in October. By Adam Willis February 17, 2022 06:06 PM BISMARCK — Members of a North Dakota government board voted Thursday, Feb. 17 to appoint a […]