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Augsburg student hospitalized with meningitis

MINNEAPOLIS — A student at Augsburg College in Minneapolis is hospitalized with a case of bacterial meningitis.

By Associated Press , November 20, 2009

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.

By Dave Roepke , November 20, 2009

MeritCare lifts visitor restrictions at hospitals

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

By Forum staff reports , November 20, 2009

VA schedules H1N1 vaccinations for vets

The Fargo VA Medical Center, 2101 Elm St., has scheduled an H1N1 vaccination clinic from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the center’s third-floor auditorium.

By Forum staff reports , November 20, 2009

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.

By Forum staff reports , November 20, 2009

Flu vaccine shortages seen across Dakotas

The uncertainty over weekly allotments of a limited supply of H1N1 vaccine has complicated efforts to organize immunization clinics and distribute it to hundreds of providers in North Dakota and South Dakota.

By Wayne Ortman / Associated Press Writer , November 20, 2009

Strangers help dying teen overhaul his pride and joy

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.

By Mike Nowatzki , November 20, 2009

Minnesota reprimands Fargo physician who lost license

Minnesota reprimands Fargo physician who lost license A Fargo physician who lost his North Dakota license last year has been reprimanded by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

By Forum staff reports , November 20, 2009

Rodney Lee, Fargo doctor who lost ND license, reprimanded by MN medical board

A Fargo physician who lost his North Dakota license last year has been reprimanded by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

By Forum staff reports , November 19, 2009

Rising sulfates could upset stomachs

Fargo may need to upgrade water treatment system to deal with higher levels
Increasing the discharge of water from Devils Lake into the Sheyenne River could raise sulfate levels high enough that Fargo might eventually need to install $45 million in water treatment equipment, city officials said Wednesday.

By Helmut Schmidt , November 19, 2009

Report: Flu outbreak waning in Minnesota

Health Department confirms 5 more deaths in state; awaits potential third wave
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s H1N1 flu outbreak continues to ease, but state health officials warn that another wave may be on the way.

By Don Davis , November 19, 2009

Fargo Cass Public Health to hold flu clinic Monday

Another local H1N1 clinic has been scheduled for Monday, as North Dakota health officials reported Wednesday the state’s second flu-related death this year.

By Forum and wire reports , November 19, 2009

Santa denied swine flu shot

Santa denied swine flu shot ST. PAUL – Santa Claus sometimes must say “no” to a naughty child, but now health officials are saying “no” to him.

By Don Davis , November 19, 2009

H1N1 clinic planned Monday in Fargo

Fargo Cass Public Health will hold its next H1N1 vaccination clinic from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Urban Plains Center, 5220 30th Ave. S. in Fargo.

By Forum staff report , November 18, 2009

5 new swine flu deaths in Minn.; outbreak wanes

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota health officials are reporting five new deaths from swine flu as the pandemic wanes.

By Associated Press , November 18, 2009

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Weight by Number

It may seem a little late in the game to be talking about this, but how do we lose weight? Well let me tell you what I found out: to lose just ONE pound of fat your body needs to use/burn 3,500 calories. Yikes! That number sounds staggering. If you take it a step further and add up how many calorie

Posted by: MzWit on Nov 19, 2009 at 3:15 PM | Weighty Issues

OUR VOICES Countdown begins

"Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome." - Arthur Ashe My countdown has begun: 10 weeks until the marathon in Phoenix. This coming week marks the beginning of marathon training - when the mileage starts jumping up and more time is devo

Posted by: RunningSpud on Nov 8, 2009 at 11:59 AM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES Rebound run

"Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared." - Eddie Rickenbacker It turns out that today's run was everything I needed it to be - decent miles, good conversation and a strong bounce back from what's been a week of mostly uneventful training.

Posted by: RunningSpud on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:05 AM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES Back on track

"I do not want to die... until I have faithfully made the most of my talent and cultivated the seed that was placed in me until the last small twig has grown." - Kathe Kollwitz It's time to get back on track. After a hectic week, and a couple missed workouts, its time to set things right

Posted by: RunningSpud on Nov 5, 2009 at 7:42 PM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES Tough choices

"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body." - Seneca Last night, leaving The Forum newsroom was one of the toughest things I'd done in a long time. It wasn't that I hadn't logged some long hours, but as a newspaper guy, it's difficult to leave in the middle of a big story.

Posted by: RunningSpud on Nov 4, 2009 at 8:33 AM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES Full moon is filled

Tonight's Full Moon 5K, sponsored by the Dick Beardsley Running Company in Fargo, has filled its 500-person capacity. That's great news, and further goes to show the phenomenal support by the community for local races. It also marks several smaller local races that have seen terrific turnout: The F

Posted by: RunningSpud on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:29 PM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES Red River Run

"Life is full of obstacle illusions." - Grant Frazier  It turned out to be a successful Red River Run for the Lake Agassiz Pacers, the local running club celebrating its 35th anniversary. There was a terrific turnout for the 5K and 15K runs, and lots of positive energy. Riley and I

Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 31, 2009 at 12:07 PM | Addicted to running

OUR VOICES Maybe crazy

"Running is a lot like life. Only 10 percent of it is exciting. 90 percent of it is slog and drudge." - Dave Bedford Going out into the elements last night, it was bound to be an interesting ride. As a running buddy and I headed down 9th Street, one guy quipped that we must really be dedi

Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 30, 2009 at 9:48 AM | Addicted to running

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