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Busy Perham family ‘shares’ dog with retirees 
Roger Hoenigschmidt was taking his daily constitutional when he was joined by an unexpected companion.
By TAMMY SWIFT Forum Communications Co. , December 02, 2011
Teaching native ways
It’s about spirituality, culture and heritage, not religion.
November was Native American Heritage Month, and students around Detroit Lakes got an education on ceremonial procedures, drum and dance, traditional clothing, healthy eating habits, ricing and more.
“This is the best month since I’ve been here. It was very well received,” Joe Carrier said.
By Pippi Mayfield , November 30, 2011
Fall one of driest on record
The abnormally dry fall will finish among the driest on record, and parts of eastern North Dakota now are on the verge of moderate drought.
By Patrick Springer, INFORUM , November 30, 2011
Health and Wellness series: Screenings, lifestyle and family history are taken into account by doctors
There are screenings, lifestyle changes and family history that all come into play when it comes to preventative health care.
“We have a laundry list” of questions and topics to cover when seeing patients, Sanford Health Managing Physician Dr. Jon Larson said.
By Pippi Mayfield , March 14, 2011
Health and Wellness series: Eat well to be healthy
St. Mary’s Innovis Health Dietitian Sarah Bement said a good diet is one that hits all the food groups in moderation without going overboard in one thing over the other.
March 07, 2011
Health and Wellness series: Exercise is essential for maintaining health — check out senior programs
People of all ages and physical condition can benefit from some form of exercise, and those aged 50 and above are no exception.
In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), being physically active contributes substantially to healthy aging.
By Vicki Gerdes , February 28, 2011
Health and Wellness series: Avoid bad habits in teenage years
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during adolescence has its benefits — and nowadays it’s easier to do, with plenty of fitness and health education available.
February 21, 2011
Health and Wellness series: The first few years are busy for babies
Little Nora Schons wasn’t completely happy at her 6-month well baby check-up. With a runny nose and red ear, she was looking at an ear infection.
“I’m a new mom, so I have lots of questions,” Nora’s mom Jessica says.
By Pippi Mayfield , February 14, 2011
Breast milk for sale?
Breanna Clemons had trouble breast-feeding her first child, but now with her second, she has milk to spare.
By Archie Ingersoll , February 11, 2011
Fargo police plan for possible protest
Fargo police suspect the Westboro Baptist Church, an anti-gay ministry based in Kansas, might not even follow through on a plan to protest a Feb. 20 play at Fargo South High School.
By Dave Roepke , February 11, 2011
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe special election removes secretary/treasurer from office
In a vote of 971-384, members of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe answered a resounding “yes” Tuesday to the ballot question, “Shall the secretary/treasurer be removed from office?”
By Molly Miron , February 10, 2011
Fargo customers line up for iPhone 4
FARGO – Bleary-eyed but eager smart-phone customers lined up in front of the Verizon Wireless store at West Acres early Thursday morning to get their hands on the carrier’s newly released iPhone 4.
By Marino Eccher , February 10, 2011
Man injured at WE Fest improves
The family of a Fargo man who sustained a severe head injury in an Aug. 7 accident at WE Fest in Detroit Lakes, Minn., says he has started smiling and is moving both legs again.
By Forum staff report , February 09, 2011
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