Mental health training touted for law enforcement

Moorhead police chief says it’s worth time, expense
There’s not just a stigma attached to mental illness. It’s beyond that. “I think the real word is prejudice, but we don’t like that word,” said Sam Cochran, a retired police major from Memphis, Tenn.

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MeritCare lifts visitor restrictions at hospitals

MeritCare Health System has lifted visitor restrictions at its two Fargo hospital locations.

Native American event at NDSU canceled

The Native American traditional hand games event scheduled Saturday in Memorial Union at North Dakota State University has been canceled.

Police say man ran over pole, punched officer

A 22-year-old man was in jail Thursday after he allegedly crashed his pickup into a light pole in south Fargo and punched a police officer trying to arrest him.

National cities group elects Lemke to board

Moorhead City Council member Greg Lemke has been elected to the 2010 board of directors of the National League of Cities.

Rural school Christmas program at museum

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – Students from the Fergus Falls schools will relive the tradition of the one-room rural schoolhouse with a Christmas program at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Otter Tail County Historical Museum here.

Wetlands center hosts Christmas program

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – The Friends of the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center will host “Christmas on the Prairie” from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 10.

Food basket project seeks additional funding

Organizers of the 23rd annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Project in Fargo-Moorhead are seeking funds to increase to 500 the number of baskets given to low-income families.

Medicare enrollment event planned in Fargo

A free annual enrollment event for residents who want to switch or enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Fargo Doublewood Inn, 3333 13th Ave. S.

Bill to provide funding for North Dakota military bases

WASHINGTON – The Senate approved a bill Tuesday that includes funding secured by Sens. Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad to construct new military facilities in North Dakota.

West Fargo explores March vote dates

In the next month or two, West Fargo school officials hope to start nailing down details for a potential March referendum.

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• STEM Center already looking at expansion
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STEM Center already looking at expansion

Just over three months after West Fargo’s STEM Center opened, School District officials are looking to expand.

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Records link pizza guy to Nov. 8 robbery

Video evidence, items found near apartment complex help police in Moorhead case
A person dressed as a pizza delivery person may have been among the perpetrators of a home invasion/robbery in south Moorhead Nov. 8 that briefly caused a lockdown at Minnesota State University Moorhead, court records show.

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Breckenridge starts search for full-time superintendent

Principal also job hunting
BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. – The search for a full-time Breckenridge superintendent is on after the School Board hired a consulting firm Thursday to track down a replacement for Warren Schmidt, the interim leader.

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Strangers help dying teen overhaul his pride and joy

FRAZEE, Minn. – Tyler Shipman will never have a wedding. But this weekend, the 18-year-old will see one of the loves of his life dolled up like never before.

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