Darth412000

Congratulations!

Well, at least some people speculated correctly...he wasn't wearing a shoe when he got the frostbite. All the best to you in your recovery, Kristo!

107, 7th row - There's about ten of us there (with one Gopher fan among us...boy, I bet he's going to be sad...I hope he doesn't cry the whole time)

I think there are a few lawyers that post here from time to time... Well done!

I assume there was qualified expert testimony. See STATE'S EXHIBIT 4 - APPOINTMENT OF MARGARET PEARSON AS STATE TOXICOLOGIST Pure speculation here, but this was likely introduced to lay the foundation to qualify her as an expert. The public will probably never know why the jury found him not guilty. That's the jury's decision to make based on the evidence presented and the information gathered at trial. Although jury members can be polled to inquire as to how they reached their conclusion, this is usually after the trial and is not normally made public.

It's all public record. Anyone can do a District Court search on the ND Supreme Court website. You can inquire by name and it will list anything that has gone through a District Court (most ND Districts show up here) and then click on the court case number. It will list the status, imposition of the case, and a record of information filed under that case number. http://www.court.state.nd.us/publicsearch/default.html

Below is a list of the State's Exhibits that were presented at Trial. STATE'S EXHIBIT #7 - VIDEO FROM GFCCC BOOKING AREA STATE'S EXHIBIT #6 - INTOXILYZER TEST RECORD AND CHECKLIST STATE'S EXHIBIT #5 - APPROVED METHOD TO CONDUCT BREATH TEST WITH THE INTOXILYZER 5000 STATE'S EXHIBIT #4 - APPOINTMENT OF MARGARET PEARSON AS STATE TOXICOLOGIST STATE'S EXHIBIT #3 - STANDARD SOLUTION ANALYTICAL REPORT STATE'S EXHIBIT #2 - LIST OF APPROVED CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICES STATE'S EXHIBIT #1 - LIST OF CERTIFIED CHEMICAL TEST OPERATORS

The other thing to consider is that the .12 BAC rating may have been what was registered with the SD2 (or whatever model is used currently) at the scene of the traffic stop. This is a rating which is inadmissible in court, but can be used as further evidence for the officer to make the arrest. The BAC rating that is admissible will come from the Intoxilyzer or a blood draw. I think Grand Forks primarily relies on the Intoxilyzer in their alcohol arrests. It is very possible that the readings from these two devices can be different. Obviously, I am just speculating on this because, to the best of knowledge, I don't recall any news reports specifying where the .12 rating was generated. It's just an idea on what can occur in a DUI trial. Nonetheless, it's nice to have Matt back on the team and I'm happy for him that his life seems to be on a better track than it was this past summer.

I will always be here too! Part of me wants to say I would feel differently if they were only getting 12-15 shots on goal a game, but I'll be honest, I'd still stand behind that team too! GO SIOUX!!

Sorry to confuse you. I didn't mean to suggest this would be a line. I merely meant that (from what I hear) these guys get along well and push each other to play hard, all the time. I'm hoping having Frattin back will spark everyone again and get them fired up like last season. That's all. Certainly breaking up Malone and Trupp would not be a good decision. However, I wouldn't mind seeing Trupp and Frattin play on a line again...judging from the past, they seem to compliment each other very well.

Welcome back, Frattin! Can't wait to see you and Trupp and Vande light things up again!! Here's to a great second half and congratulations on your return. GO SIOUX!

Agreed. Just goes to show that things are not always as they seem, especially when heard through the rumor mill...

I completely agree with you. I don't know either of the parties involved here, but the Herald story is surely based on an account given by only one side of this incident. Interesting how law enforcement and the REA made no official statements to the Herald (that I've seen anyway). Also interesting that the only account comes from someone that wasn't even present when the incident occurred rather than from actual witnesses to the event. I am sure in due time more facts will come out from sources that were actually present when this happened or who are more privy to reliable information. That being said, this is an unfortunate incident that occurred and I would hope everyone would wish Jason a full and healthy recovery.

Passed it today - It's called Signs by Design.

There is a print shop in Grand Forks that can custom make any size you want. I've had a couple made there before, but I cannot remember the name of the shop. It is two blocks South of El Roco, and a block West of Washington street in the same building as that new JAG Tattoo place (I think that's what it is called). If the name comes to me I will post it for sure. The price was very reasonable and she printed them within minutes of our requests. Hope that helps. Like I said, if the name comes to me or if I get to that part of town to check, I will post that info for sure.