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Jenny Wippler, 13, talks about her miniature horse, Bella, on Wednesday morning near Emerado. Wippler won Bella in a national essay contest.
Sarah Kolberg / Grand Forks Herald

Horse just the right size for teen

EMERADO, N.D. – Bella nuzzled Jenny. Jenny nuzzled her back.
Tama Smith is a “Beautiful Woman,” a North Dakota potter who moved back to her home state with her family to establish Prairie Fire Pottery in Beach. Smith was chosen because she represented the importance of creativity and a passionate soul.

Book dedicated to North Dakota women who exemplify true beauty

When Sandra Leyland received the letter in the mail¸ she nearly threw it away.

Birth Announcements (Nov. 14)

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NDFA’s Family Week begins Sunday

The North Dakota Family Alliance’s Family Week begins Sunday and focuses on parenting this year.
Donna Scholl takes inventory at Scholl’s Super Valu in Halstad. About half of the town’s businesses are owned by women. “We like Halstad, we wanted to stay in Halstad and it’s an investment in Halstad,” Scholl says. David Samson / The Forum

Halstad: A town where women get down to business

HALSTAD, Minn. - Donna Scholl bought the town grocery store in August and instantly became part of an unofficial club she didn’t realize existed.

Tame the holiday treats behind most doors

The doorbell rang at about 9 p.m. on Halloween. My bowl of treats for the visiting miniature superheroes and ghouls was nearly empty. I looked out the window to see how many trick-or-treaters were at my door. I was contemplating “Plan B” treats just in case I had a bunch of visiting goblins.

Solid parenting lays educational foundation

What do teachers see happening in their classrooms? Children are becoming harder and harder to teach.
Linda Lembke announces Thursday at the United Way of Cass-Clay the launching of a new pilot program that will rate child care providers in the Fargo-Moorhead area. David Samson / The Forum

System to rate child care

Program to evaluate uniform standards and post results
A first of its kind program in North Dakota will help parents gauge the quality of their kids’ child care provider.

Minn. reports 6 confirmed new swine flu deaths

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials are reporting six more swine flu deaths and one more from an undetermined flulike illness.

Birth announcements (Nov. 12, 2009)

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Bowls for Babies slated for Dec. 2 at Ramada

The 7th annual March of Dimes Bowls for Babies fundraiser is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Fargo’s Ramada Plaza Suites, 1635 42nd St. S.

TechGYRLS workshop set Nov. 21 at YWCA

TechGYRLS is offering a workshop for girls in fourth through seventh grades from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the YWCA Emergency Shelter, 3000 S. University Drive, Fargo.

Fargo flu clinic set for Monday

Fargo Cass Public Health has scheduled an H1N1 vaccination clinic from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, or until the vaccine runs out, at Hope Lutheran Church, south campus, at 3636 25th St. S. in Fargo.

Nearly 3,000 flu cases confirmed in North Dakota, mostly among people 19 and younger

BISMARCK, N.D. — The number of confirmed flu cases in North Dakota is nearing the 3,000 mark.

Birth announcements (Nov. 11, 2009)

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Fargo flu clinics set for Saturday, Monday

Fargo Cass Public Health officials are warning people not to let their guard down against the H1N1 influenza, urging that the best protection is vaccination.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart has a granola-like crust that is patted into a tart pan and baked before filling. The filling is smooth and creamy with a hint of pumpkin pie spices. The topping has chunks of pecans sweetened with honey and maple syrup. Sue Doeden / Forum Communications

Doeden: Two pies in one

Recipe combines pumpkin, pecan
It happens every year in November. It never fails. It’s already happened this year.

NJ reaches settlement with Target for baby formula issues

NEWARK, N.J. — Target has agreed to pay New Jersey $375,000 to settle a lawsuit that it sold expired baby formula and charged different prices at the register than advertised.

Golden Valley day care provider charged with pinning child

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — A Golden Valley day care provider is accused of using safety pins to restrain and discipline a young child.
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