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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

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Current Specials
Crime Watch
Fargo's police logs.
Fargo star is back!
Who will be the next Fargo Star? You decide this Friday night when the competition begins at 6:30 p.m. in The Venue at The Hub.
Get Fit
Follow as three people try healthier lifestyles. There's no fail-proof formula for achieving good health, but eating better and exercising come close.
in view
Ann Arbor Miller brings us photos from around the area in this weekly photo project. Each week, we'll add a new pin to the map.
Interactive Gas Comparison Tool
Check to see how your vehicle's mileage will stand up against rising gas prices.
Northland Outdoors
Outdoors news, photos, and video from the Northland. Search for boats, campers, lake property, and resorts. Find more at NorthlandOutdoors.com
Product recalls
View a constantly updated list of the most recent products recalled according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Red River Valley radio chart
All it took was one big deal to send the dial spinning. Since James Ingstad finalized the sale in January 2007 that gave the long-time radio executive ownership of the station cluster he had previously sold to Clear Channel in 2000, seven of the market's stations have altered formats. To help readers and listeners track those changes - and any in the future - The Forum has assembled a listing of all the local stations that shows their formats, owners and any recent changes.
Resorts Guide
Resort listings for the Detroit Lakes, Park Rapids and Ottertail Lake areas.
Taste of the Town
Your Dining Guide to the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Undeliverable tax refunds
The IRS says the U.S. Postal Service returned refund checks for over 1,000 Minn. and about 150 N.D. residents. Find out if you're on the list.
Valley R&R Survey
Help make Valley R&R better by filling out this form.


Collections
Parenting
This is a collection of columns by parents for parents.

Coffee stories


Get Fit
Get Fit follows a few people as they try to lose weight.

Super Tuesday 08 - Minnesota caucus
Coverage of the 2008 caucuses in Minnesota

Super Tuesday 08 - North Dakota caucus
Coverage of the North Dakota caucus on Super Tuesday.

Urban Plains Center


2007 Honor Flight


Workforce Safety & Insurance
Articles and more information about the ongoing management concerns regarding Workforce Safety & Insurance.

Dakota Bowl 2007
A look at stories and more from this year's Dakota Bowl.

UND Sioux nickname settlement


Election 2007
Stories and information about the 2007 elections in Minnesota.

Bison/Gopher's game
Coverage leading up to the Bison/Gopher's football game.

Breckenridge School District
Coverage of the ongoing shakeup at the Breckenridge School District

2008 Vehicle Series


Interstate 35W Bridge Collapse
A series of articles about the collapse of the I35W bridge in Minneapolis that happened on August 1, 2007.

2007 WEFest
Articles, video, and more from the 2007 WEFest concert at Soo Pass Ranch.

Dining
A list of restaurants in the FM area, as well as addresses pinpointed on an interactive map.

Fargo Marathon 2007
A collection of the articles written about this year's marathon

97 Flood Retrospective
Red River Valley residents celebrate the work that has been done and what the future looks like 10 years after the destructive 1997 flood.

Powering the Plains
A collection of articles about alternative fuel options in North Dakota.

12 Days of Christmas
From geese-a-laying to drummers drumming, “The 12 Days of Christmas” has been a favorite holiday tune for centuries. This year, Forum reporters decided to write their own interpretations of the traditional Christmas carol. For 12 consecutive days, we’ll present a story based loosely on one of the carol’s verses.

N.D. Higher Ed
A six part series detailing the problems facing Higher Education in North Dakota.

The case against Moe Maurice Gibbs
Moe Maurice Gibbs a.k.a. Glen Dale Morgan Jr. was arrested on Sept. 20, 2006 in connection with the murder of VCSU student Mindy Morgenstern. The arrest led to questions surrounding his personal life and operations at his place of employment.

Dakota Bowl 2006
A look at the past North Dakota high school football season

Election November 2006
Coverage of the 2006 midterm elections.

Rodriguez Trial
On December 2, 2003 Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. was arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of UND student Dru Sjodin. As the proceedings continue, IN-FORUM will provide ongoing coverage of the Rodriguez trial.

Election 2006
A collection of articles leading up to and following the 2006 election held June 13th.

Fargo Marathon 2006
A look at the 2006 Fargo Marathon

Spring 2006 flooding
Articles chronicling the Red River's 2006 flooding

Carlsen Twins
Stories and pictures following conjoined twins Abby and Belle Carlsen.

Torino 2006
Torino (Turin), Italy is the host of the twentieth winter Olympic games held February 10th through 26th, 2006.

Red River Valley Fair
Recap of the annual Red River Valley Fair

November Winter Storm 2005
A storm that hit during the last week of November, 2005 coated the area with ice and snow, leaving thousands powerless.

Valley Voices
On air artists: 'Not in it for the money,' six veteran sportscasters paint pictures for local radio listeners

Gas prices and the economy
Articles that discuss rising gas prices and the affect on the economy

NCAA nicknames controversy
The NCAA recently ruled that schools using Indian mascots and nicknames will be unable to host playoff games causing an immediate uproar among fans and alumni of schools like the University of North Dakota, with its "Fighting Sioux" nickname and emblem.

WE Fest 2005
It's midsummer and its time for that country music mecca/festival WE Fest to return to Soo Pass Ranch near Detroit Lakes, Minn. Here are some of the stories tied to this year's event.

North Dakota Horse Park
And, they're off! The North Dakota Horse Park has opened for another year of racing. Here's a collection of stories and photos for the 2007 season.

USA Wrestling 2005
Junior and Cadet wrestlers from around the nation have made Fargo an annual stop for the last 13 years with the USA Wrestling tournament. Here's a collection of articles from the 2005 tournament held at the Fargodome

Duncan Collection
A collection of articles following the case of Fargo's Joseph Edward Duncan III.

Fargo AirSho 2005
The Fargo AirSho is one of Fargo-Moorhead's premier events. This year's show is scheduled for July 9-10 at Hector International Airport. The main attraction will be the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels precision flying team. They will be joined by The Red Baron Pizza Squadron, the Happy Hooligans of the North Dakota Air National Guard, several aerobatic acts, vintage flying "warbirds," and many static aircraft displays and simulators.

Coming out stronger
A look at three members of the Fargo-Moorhead community who have tried to open people's minds about gays - and how their lives have changed as a result.

Falcon Focus
Follow the news of Fargo's high-flying peregrine falcon pair, Dakota Ace and Frieda, and their offspring.

Industrial strength: Business in the Valley
The Red River Valley of the North is home to a wide range of businesses, from agriculture to software, heavy equipment to nanotechnology. The following is a select collection of stories about the companies and the people that power this region's economy.

Pope John Paul II: His life and times
Pope John Paul II served as leader of the Catholic Church for 26 years. His impending death due to organ failure tied to the complications of Parkinson's Disease has millions around the world praying for him and wondering who will be the next leader of the Catholic Church

Red Lake High School Shootings
A 17-year-old high school student went on a shooting rampage here Monday, killing nine people and wounding 12 others before killing himself in the deadliest school shooting since the 1999 Columbine massacre.

2005 Minnesota high school girls' basketball tournaments
The following is a collection of stories on Red River Valley area teams taking part in all classes of the 2005 Minnesota high school girls' basketball tournament.

2005 Minnesota boys' high school basketball tournaments
The following is a collection of stories on Red River Valley area teams taking part in all classes of the 2005 Minnesota high school boys' basketball tournament.

Stories of the Plains and Valley
The following is a collection of the stories of people and places that are a part of the fabric of our lives in the Dakotas and Minnesota.

Moorhead Spuds Hockey 2005


2005 North Dakota Class B Girls Basketball
The following is a collection of stories and results from the 2005 North Dakota state Class B Girls' Basketball Tournament.

2005 North Dakota Class A Girls Basketball
The following is a collection of stories and results from the 2005 North Dakota state Class A Girls' Basketball Tournament.

ND Soldiers : 142nd
North Dakota National Guard and Reserve troops have been heavily tapped to serve abroad in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as for security forces at air bases and in other areas. This archive is a collection of stories about the men and women from our state serving in the armed forces and the sacrifices they and their families have made.

ND Soldiers : 957th
North Dakota National Guard and Reserve troops have been heavily tapped to serve abroad in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as for security forces at air bases and in other areas. This archive is a collection of stories about the men and women from our state serving in the armed forces and the sacrifices they and their families have made.

ND Soldiers : 141st
North Dakota National Guard and Reserve troops have been heavily tapped to serve abroad in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as for security forces at air bases and in other areas. This archive is a collection of stories about the men and women from our state serving in the armed forces and the sacrifices they and their families have made.

Presidential Visit: Fargo 2005
President George Bush visits Fargo on Feb. 3, 2005 to push for plan to reform Social Security.

Everyday Heroes
Everyday Heroes is a collection of nine profiles about people in our community who have volunteered their time to help others. They range from a Harwood, N.D., fifth-grader who shares her love through homemade cookies and pies to a 92-year-old Fargo woman who teaches immigrants and others how to speak, read and write English.

Downtown development
City and community leaders and CityScapes Development of Fargo are proposing a $100 million arena/retail/condo complex that would transform a full city block in downtown Fargo.

World Jr Hockey Championship
The 2005 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship is being played in Grand Forks, ND and Thief River Falls, MN December 25, 2004- Jan. 4, 2005. The IIHF World Junior Championship features college and professional players from around the globe. It is essentially the Stanley Cup of the “20 and under” age bracket and serves as a showcase for the future players of professional hockey.

Picture Day
Last month, Harwood Elementary’s library became a photo studio as students posed for school pictures. One by one they perched on a stool and photographer Patrick Scherling prompted their best look. Sit up straight. Say fuzzy pickle. Come on, where’s that pretty smile? Click.

Dining Out
Fargo-Moorhead boasts an expanding and diverse restaurant scene. Diners can eat everything from meatloaf to sushi, hamburgers to tandoori chicken. Dining Out features a collection of restaurant reviews that have appeared in The Forum over the last three years. They should be helpful in making a choice on where to dine locally.

Fallen Heroes
This is a collection of news articles on North Dakota soldiers killed in the war in Iraq.

Changing Face of Death
"The Changing Face of Death" looks at how the funeral industry is transitioning in North Dakota and Minnesota. From an overall drop in the number of students in mortuary studies to a rise in the number of women in the profession, from an increase in crema

New schools in Fargo-Moorhead
A look at new schools opening for fall 2004 in Fargo-Moorhead.

The Devils Lake outlet: Keeping the beast at bay
In this two-day series, The Forum follows up the construction of an outlet to Devils Lake and looks at the impact the flooding caused by the rapidly rising lake has had on the region.

Inspiring North Dakotans
This collection includes 10 profiles of inspiring people nominated by North Dakotans and selected by the state Dollars for Scholars program. Each inspiring North Dakotan now has a $1,000 scholarship in their name to award to a student in their hometown.

Forum Ethics
During June 2004, Lou Ziegler invited In-Forum users to join our newsroom's discussion about ethics. Comments made to In-Forum provided a sounding board of opinion for the newsroom staff to consider as it revised our ethics policy.

BRAC: N.D. bases at risk
Follow Forum coverage of base realignment and closure discussions that could affect North Dakota military installations.


Archived Specials
12 days of Christmas
Forum reporters decided to write their own interpretations of the traditional Christmas carol, "The 12 Days of Christmas." For 12 days, we'll present a story based loosely on one of the carol's verses.
1957 Tornado
On the evening of June 20, 1957 at 7;36 pm, a deadly F5 tornado moved through north Fargo, killing 13, injuring over 100, and destroying or badly damaging over 1,300 homes.
A Lake Awakening
Minnesota's lakes are known for their placid beauty and recreational opportunities.
All Stars
Check out The Forum All-Star Football and Volleyball teams.
Band on the Run
Our reporters followed Ded Walleye around to find out what it is like to be a local band.
Built for Speed
How safe are snowmobiles? A two part series including a chat with MN DNR officer Norm Floden and two local accidents illustrated.
Christmas Section
Check out these great sections! Christmas Lights, Santa Greetings, Games and Articles
Cline vs. Costello
Archived articles in regards to the Cline-Costello case.
Cuba Connection
Wherever they went, the North Dakotans were welcomed by Cubans.
Derailed Lives
Multimedia coverage of an anyhydrous spill after a train derailment outside Minot, ND.
Division 1 Decision
Follow along as NDSU explores the option of going to Division 1.
Dying Tongues
"Dying Tongues" is a multimedia report on how three North Dakota tribes are fighting to preserve their languages. (Winner of the 2004 Minnesota SPJ Page One Award for best special Web report and first place/feature writing from the Native American Journal Click here for the story
Fantasy Racing
IN-FORUM is teaming up once again with All America to bring you Fantasy NASCAR Racing!
Flood 5 Years Later
Visit our photo gallery, video clips, article archive, and read memories of those who lived through the flood of 1997.
Flood of 2000
- ©2000 - A Photo Archive
Floodwatch
Updated river levels, Red River web camera, announcements, phone numbers and links.
Football Preview: Kickoff 2004
Familiar faces, new places Four new high school head coaches take over in the metro area this fall. As school officials point out, selecting coaches means filling two positions.
Forum Ethics
During June 2004, Lou Ziegler invited In-Forum users to join our newsroom's discussion about ethics. Comments made to In-Forum provided a sounding board of opinion for the newsroom staff to consider as it revised our ethics policy.
Garrison Dam: The Unfinished Dream
Gordon Kahl : Showdown with the Posse
Happy Hooligans last flight
Holiday Soldier Greetings
brought to you by WDAY and IN-FORUM.
i-29 Road Construction
Monitor the I-29 Road Construction status here with our weekly stories, maps, and links.
Making Their Mark nominations
The Forum is seeking nominations of people under 40 who are making an impact in the community. If you know someone who is a rising star in their profession, let us know!
Progress Edition 2002
A look at the growth in the Fargo - Moorhead Area.
Sioux Football 2004
Video of UND Coach's Show: Listen to weekly press conferences with UND's head football coach Dale Lennon.
Spring Flood 2006: Images from readers
A multimedia show of photos of this year's flood submitted by Forum readers.
Taste of Home!
Cooking School
The Dating Game
The results are in. See who was chosen to go on a Valentine's date with each other.
The Forum 125th Anniversary Edition
Learn the history, meet the people, look behind the scenes and read all about the paper.
The Valley Beet Harvest:
Sugar beet harvest in the Red River Valley is an annual rite of fall employment.
Today's Best Survey
Vote for your favorites in the FM area today!
Twentieth Century In Review
Valley to the World
A special 3 part series by The Forum, WDAY TV and Radio.
West Fargo Bond Vote
View articles surrounding the vote and the actual results by district.
Where the giving goes
Tis' the season for giving. But do you know how your money is being spent? Charity watchdog groups rate nonprofit organizations for their financial health and how they operate. You can do some of that research for local charities yourself.

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