show more1 winning ticket sold in Florida in historic $590.5 million Powerball drawing
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.
RELATED CONTENTMinnesota lottery players win nearly $3.9 million in run
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Minnesota State Lottery players won nearly $3.9 million in prizes during the 6 ½-week run up to Saturday night's Powerball jackpot drawing.
Forum exclusive: North Dakota higher ed board torn over Shirvani criticisms
Emails and recollections of illegal meetings show dissent among board members
FARGO – The day after she was grilled at a legislative committee hearing about perceived efforts to discredit North Dakota’s higher education chancellor, a member of the board overseeing the system sent an email critical of how her board and staff responded.
Ryan Bakken: Treasures big, small found rummaging
GRAND FORKS - Among the many bargains Doug Thomasson has found during his time as a serial rummager, he said his hands-down best acquisition came in a garage in rural Warroad, Minn., in 2008.
The prize was his future bride, Denise.
But Denise put a qualifier on his best-ever label: “I was in the free box,” she said.
Fleeting photo app a cause for concern?
Fargo - A smartphone app for sending photos that disappear within seconds is causing concern for area police who work in schools.
RELATED CONTENTSome area pastors say decision still to come on same-sex marriage ceremonies
MOORHEAD – The Rev. Mark Asleson knows it’s just a matter of time before a gay or lesbian couple in his congregation asks if he’ll marry them at his parish, Dilworth Lutheran Church.
RELATED CONTENTHigh humidity took health toll on many runners in Fargo Marathon events
FARGO – A combination of sunshine and humidity made Saturday a busy day for medical workers at the Fargo Marathon.
RELATED CONTENTVIDEO: Fargo Marathon: Everybody has a story
FARGO – Steven Burdick says he ran a mediocre race in an otherwise incredible marathon. Runners and fans fought through scattered showers early and high humidity later Saturday to cheer on Burdick and about 21,000 others taking part in the ninth annual Fargo Marathon.
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Legislation aims to help Oil Patch hospitals cope with ballooning bad debt
FARGO – Medical centers in western North Dakota’s booming Oil Patch need help in diagnosing which patients requesting non-emergency services are bad debt risks.
Fire destroys house near Dent
DENT, Minn. – A fire said to be caused by a candle destroyed a house here around 8:50 a.m. Saturday.
Beauty breakdowns: Professionals weigh in on hair, skin and makeup advice
FARGO – Women start learning beauty tips and tricks as soon as they’re old enough to observe their moms’ habits. Then come the sleepovers, magazines, websites and blogs. All devoted to beauty.
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When I was 10 years old, I was obsessed with wildflowers. Obsessed. Coincidentally, I was also obsessed with 4-H.
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Who will play F-M's Finest outdoor concert? You decide
FM’s Finest will take its finale to the streets this summer. The concert, sponsored by The Forum, music promoter Jade Presents and the Downtown Community Partnership, is set for 5-10 p.m. on June 14 on Second Avenue N. between Broadway and the alleyway.
West Fargo senior wins three events at ND East Region track meet
FARGO – One event just fed into the next on Saturday for West Fargo senior Jaime Heinen-Lugert.
RELATED CONTENTFargo North girls re-write record books at East Region track
FARGO – Several records fell at the North Dakota East Region girls track and field meet on Saturday, and all of them were broken by Fargo North.
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I didnt bet on Orb, this years Kentucky Derby winner, but I should have. I should have noticed Orb was wearing the colors of one if not the greatest fillies of all time: Ruffian. Then, there would h...
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Ricky Knapp of Florida Gulf Coast is featured on Top Prospects lists as the MLB Draft inches closer and justifiably so. He is one of the most well-rounded pitching prospects and has established himsel...
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RINK AND RUNWilderness loses in Royal Bank Cup semifinals in OT
The top-ranked Brooks Bandits rallied from a two-goal third-period deficit to defeat the Minnesota Wilderness of Cloquet 5-4 in overtime Saturday in Canada's Royal Bank Cup in Summerside, Prince Edwar...
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Today's Forum carries an interesting story where a number of couples were interviewed regarding their plans for the future now that Minnesota has made same gender marriage legal. Minnesota Marriage ...
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