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CDC answers questions about H1N1 virus

Naturally, some expectant mothers are wondering what the side effects might be if they receive a vaccination for H1N1 flu.

Birth announcements (Oct. 11, 2009)

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Birth announcements (Oct. 10, 2009)

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Use black ink or paint to draw “stitched curlicues” all over a white pumpkin, then decorate with black faux gems and silk flowers for a Tim Burton-esque effect. Carrie Snyder / The Forum

Posh pumpkins

Your guide to cooking, storing and decorating fall’s favorite fruit
Pumpkins seem to be as much a part of American history as the Liberty Bell.

Parenting program scheduled for Tuesday

A program for parents called “Parenting With Love and Logic” is scheduled for Tuesday.

Hjemkomst Center hosts Family Game Day

The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead will host a Family Game Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in connection with the “Asian Games: The Art of Contest” exhibit.
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Weekend Watch: Oktoberfest

Saturday Oktoberfest is more than just a beer-drinking celebration. Well, actually beer brewing is a big part of Bavarian culture, but there will be plenty of events for the family this Saturday.

Community effort aims to improve child health habits

The percentage of American children ages 6 to 11 who are obese doubled between 1980 and 2006.
Franklin Schargel, right, a nationally renowned expert on graduation rates, leads a group of community leaders and educators Wednesday in an exercise to illustrate the feeling of change versus improvement during a meeting in Fargo. Dave Wallis / The Forum

Author tell F-M school leaders to "wake up" on dropout epidemic

The number of students who drop out are all too familiar to Deb Dillon. As the dropout prevention coordinator for Fargo Public Schools, she’s aware that 400-plus students drop out of area schools each year.

Birth announcements (Oct. 7, 2009))

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‘Active Living Healthy Eating Summit’ today

An “Active Living Healthy Eating Summit” is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. today at the Fargo Holiday Inn.
To serve Angel Hair Pasta with Two Sauces, ladle Cauliflower Sauce in the bottom of a pasta bowl or plate, top with a nest of pasta with a hollow spot in the middle and fill with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce. Sue Doeden / Forum Communications

Doeden: Companion sauces add diverse flavors to cold-weather meals

I felt like a frantic little squirrel as I scurried about the yard, snipping as many fresh herbs as I could.

Web site on driving started for teenagers

The Safe Communities Coalition of the Red River Valley announced Monday that a new teen driving Web site, developed by the North Dakota Department of Transportation, is now available.

Girls on the Run seeking coaches for next season

The Girls on the Run healthy living education group for girls in third through eighth grade is seeking head coaches and assistant coaches for the spring season, which runs Feb. 22 through May 1.

Salonen: School uniforms serve as moms’ case for conformity

Ever since we’ve been involved in parochial schools, I’ve braced myself for the likelihood that one of our kids might rise up someday against the school dress code.

Happy Meal celebrates 30 years of serving up McMemories

It’s easy to understand why the McDonald’s Happy Meal has been such an iconic success.

Birth announcements (Oct. 6, 2009)

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Flu fears may force change in policy

Fargo district evaluates attendance incentives
In the midst of the H1N1 and flu season, the Fargo School District officials are imploring students to stay home if they’re sick and re-examining policies that reward good attendance.
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