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Fargo shows promise as vaccine center
Fledgling facility’s director brings intellectual capital, connections
The fledgling Center for Biopharmaceutical Research and Production at North Dakota State University essentially occupies the sparely appointed office of its director, Satish Chandran.
Cass now accepting bids to rid asbestos 
Cass County commissioners unanimously gave the go-ahead Tuesday to seek bids to remove asbestos from a crawl space beneath the old courthouse.
RELATED CONTENTCass inmate’s medical costs a concern 
Treatment costs to county for violent offender could top jail’s entire medical budget
Cass County taxpayers will have to pay for costly medical treatments for a jail inmate with a history of violent crimes.
Cass County taxpayers to pay expensive medical bills for inmate 
FARGO – Cass County commissioners learned today that county taxpayers are on the hook for expensive medical expenses for a jail inmate with a history of violent crimes.
Anxiety rising 
Coulee stands between Devils Lake and disaster
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Mike Grafsgaard pointed to a slender marsh sprouting cattails near a stand of dead trees jutting from Stump Lake.
Asbestos problem for Cass building 
First the foundation beneath the old Cass County Courthouse had a water problem.
Group proposes new research center 
The vacant Alien Technology building could be revived as the focal point for a collaboration uniting education and life sciences research to foster regional economic development.
RELATED CONTENTSanford plans merger with Orthopaedics Associates 
The merger of Sanford Health and Orthopaedics Associates would mean all but a handful of orthopedic surgeons in Fargo-Moorhead would practice under one health system.
RELATED CONTENTMayors urge aid for water plants 
The mayors of Fargo and West Fargo pledged their support Monday in allowing more water to flow from Devils Lake to prevent the catastrophe of an uncontrolled release down the Sheyenne River.
RELATED CONTENTCass approves budget with slight tax increase 
Cass County commissioners gave unanimous preliminary approval Monday to a 2011 budget that would raise property taxes $13.50 a year for a $100,000 home and $15 for a $100,000 business or farm.
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Squirrels display resiliency 
It was a difficult offseason for the Central Cass boys basketball team. The Squirrels graduated four seniors from a team that captured the Class B, District 2 title and advanced to the Region 1 title game.
Nord gets to 100-win mark fast 
Lisbon wrestler Michael Nord would never make a big deal out of a personal accomplishment. That’s why the sophomore –who attends Enderlin High School and competes for the Broncos as part of a cooperative program – just went about his business after recently reaching an impressive milestone.
North has another contender 
Fargo North girls hockey coach Dave Bjugson has heard several times in his seven years with the team that the Spartans are ready to go from state title contender to rebuilding mode.
Valley City wrapped in excitement 
Valley City football coach Scott Roehrich says the town is abuzz as his top-ranked Hi-Liners prepare to host Hazen in the North Dakota Class 2A semifinals at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hannah Field.
Bruins ready to run at EDC 
Laura Roesler is just fine, thank you very much. For that matter, so too is the entire Fargo South girls cross country team.
Bruins are unanimous No. 1 pick 
The Bruins are back. Well, Fargo South’s football team never really went anywhere.
RELATED CONTENTBruins seeing Red 
Fargo South boys tennis coach Vic Youngs said his team has been looking forward to today’s Eastern Dakota Conference meet for years. Why?
RELATED CONTENTBroncos eyeing CC success 
The Lisbon boys cross country team appears poised for another successful season thanks to a productive summer by the Broncos’ top runners.
Small backs flaunt huge performances 
A pair of diminutive running backs came up with unbelievably big games during prep football action last week.
RELATED CONTENTShanley-OG meet to honor soldier 
The Fargo Shanley/Oak Grove metro cross country meet will be re-named this year to honor a former Deacon runner and Army staff sergeant who was killed last year in Iraq.
