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Birth announcements (Oct. 25, 2009)

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Joel Cummings of West Fargo and his son, Jacob, 7, select a pumpkin along with his wife, Kris, and daughter, Kalli, 9, on Saturday at the Dakota Carriage Pumpkin Patch in north Fargo.
David Samson / The Forum

Families brave cold to scour the pumpkin patch

It’s 44 degrees, the sky is gray, and everyone at the Dakota Carriage Pumpkin Patch is being soaked by a slow, stubborn drizzle.

Hand sanitizer OK for children

Experts say benefits outweigh risks
Forwarded e-mails warn parents of the danger: Your child could become intoxicated – and seriously ill – from licking hand sanitizer off their skin.

Forum compares pros, cons of variety of hand sanitizers

We already know alcohol-based sanitizers give us the upper hand in fighting the H1N1 flu bug.

SD boy dies after knife blade gets stuck in chest

ABERDEEN, S.D. - A 3-year-old South Dakota boy died at an Aberdeen hospital after the knife blade of a multitool was lodged in his chest.

Teen found guilty of manslaughter in baby death

BISMARCK — A Bismarck teenager has been found guilty of manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter.
Jamestown Police Officer Nicole Anderson assists a child Friday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in downtown Jamestown after a possible carbon monoxide exposure.
John M. Steiner / Jamestown Sun

Five transported in Jamestown carbon monoxide scare

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Five people participating in a youth retreat here were transported to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis following exposure to carbon monoxide early Friday morning, according to Bill Kennedy, spokesman for the Jamestown Hospital.

First Baptist hosts Family Fun Nite

The First Baptist Family Fun Nite includes games with prizes, optional nonscary costumes, a family- friendly movie and popcorn.

Minnesota mom says swine flu led to son's death

HASTINGS, Minn. (AP) — A Hastings woman said her 11-year-old son died after a swine flu infection led to a fatal case of pneumonia, which if confirmed would make him the 11th person in Minnesota to die from the outbreak.
Marjorie Sordahl, 90, of Willmar, crochets every day at Rice Care Center. She has crocheted 75 to 150 hats every year for the past 15 years for premature babies born at St. Cloud Hospital. She started the project when her twin great-grandchildren were born there 16 years ago. Carolyn Lange / West Central Tribune

A warm, soft gift for kids

Preemie babies benefit from woman’s craft
Marjorie Sordahl has spent nearly every day doing something to help other preemies since her twin great-grandchildren were born prematurely.

H1N1 blamed for 3 Minnesota deaths, busy hotline

UPDATED 12:52 p.m.
ST. PAUL - Callers to Minnesota's new flu hotline reported no answers, busy signals and long waits today as the Health Department said three more people died from H1N1 flu.

Birth announcements (Oct. 22, 2009)

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Nick Schons looks at a mini ecosystem of fish and algae inside the EcoSphere glass ball presented to him Wednesday for helping to start a recycling program at Nativity Elementary School in Fargo. The fifth-grader won the school’s first Environmental Stewardship Award. Dave Wallis / The Forum

Nativity ‘go-getter’ honored for started school recycling program

He talks like a politician, acts like a lawyer and looks like a leader.

Fargo named third-best city to raise children

Fargo has been chosen as the third-best city in the nation to raise children, according to a story published in Children’s Health magazine.

Magazine chooses Fargo as a top place to raise kids

Fargo has been chosen as the third best city in the nation to raise children, according to a story published in the magazine Children’s Health.

St. Paul boy dies while waiting for heart

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A 3-year-old St. Paul boy has died while waiting for a heart transplant.

Birth announcements (Oct. 21, 2009)

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Vampire Cupcakes take an all-time kid favorite and make it perfect for any Halloween gathering. Associated Press

Creepy cupcakes for Halloween

If you’re looking for easy, no-recipe-needed Halloween treats, these creeped-out cupcakes are an eerily good choice.
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