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Women of Influence: Cosmetic surgeon stresses importance of inner beauty, happiness
FARGO - Dr. Susan Mathison says true beauty is “health and happiness made visible.” The medical doctor and cosmetic surgeon, a soft-spoken woman with sparkling eyes and an engaging smile, shares a powerful message with her patients and other women in the community.
RELATED CONTENTAudubon woman learning to live with infant daughter’s cystic fibrosis diagnosis
AUDUBON, Minn. – Meagan Johnson of Audubon, Minn., found out through a newborn screening that her daughter, Ciara, has cystic fibrosis.
RELATED CONTENTTuesday Tip: Teach toddlers this trick to putting on their own coats
I love my day care provider. Not only does she take wonderful care of my son, but she’s also great at sneaking little lessons into everyday play.
RELATED CONTENTSick days: Juggling work and sick kids among parents’ biggest challenges
FARGO - Dr. Aaron Jost, a Sanford Health pediatrician, says he talks with moms every day about whether it’s better to stay home with their children when they’re young to avoid picking up a plethora of illnesses at day care or to expose them to sickness early on to hopefully build up their immune systems before they reach school age.
RELATED CONTENT5 Things Friday: 5 tips for dealing with a toddler temper tantrum
FARGO – Lately my toddler has been making it his mission to see how far he can push the limits of my husband’s and my patience. He burst into tears and started screaming the other day when I wouldn’t let him eat “puff cheese” (Cheetos natural white cheddar puffs) for lunch.
RELATED CONTENTSelf-defense: Area classes teach more than fighting strategies 
FARGO - With a few quick moves, Jennifer Hilland can bring a man twice her size to his knees. And with just one touch, she can stop him in his tracks.
RELATED CONTENTThursday review: New healthier Post cereals hit and miss on flavor
FARGO – Post has come out with several new cereals designed to be a healthy source of whole grains. While I don’t really eat cereal, the rest of my family does. I’m always looking for healthier options, so some of my co-workers and I agreed to try some samples of the new cereals.
RELATED CONTENTHerVoice: Long-term care provider recognized for dedication to her job 
DILWORTH – Denise Tollefson’s love of her job is evident in the way she smiles easily and jokes with the residents of Serenity Assisted Living in Dilworth.
RELATED CONTENTHer Voice: MSUM student studies link between homelessness and domestic violence 
MOORHEAD – Katie Kottenbrock took a bit of a roundabout path to becoming an advocate for the homeless. The 27-year-old Fargo woman earned a degree in international relations and political science, then went back to school and is now a women’s and gender studies major at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
RELATED CONTENT‘Intense and edgy’: Fargo artist makes a fashion statement 
FARGO - Stevie Famulari isn’t afraid to make a statement. Famulari created a clothing line out of pieces of leather she sewed together. She then enlisted the help of some friends to paint the pieces using their bodies as brushes.
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The Real Deal 
He has been Colorado State’s men’s basketball coach for less than nine months, yet somehow Tim Miles has captured the fascination of the Fort Collins faithful – to the degree that some are already wondering how long he will be their coach.
RELATED CONTENTBison may get postseason chance 
Earning a postseason tournament berth may be possible for North Dakota State’s men’s basketball team after all.

