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North Dakota is one of 27 states that have decided to let the federal government set up and run the state marketplace or exchange under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment is set to start on October 1 for online marketplaces or exchanges set up in each state that will allow consumers to comparison shop for insurance coverage. Coverage for those who purchase insurance on the exchanges will ...

The allegation that a man in Northeast Minneapolis was a murdering Nazi has received national attention. It has also polarized the publics response. The case is "perfect" for doing so. Michael Karkoc is94 and obviously no longer a threat. Thus, many are saying, "Leave him alone". But those demanding that he stand trial feel secure in their principled stance. According to the records and testim...

To learn more about The Pride Collective and Community Center visit our website!   The Fargo Moorhead Pride Collective and Community Centerfirst opened in October of 2000, with the purpose of creating a safe and inclusive space for LGBTs of the area. Like many important resources, it was the product of a number of generous donors, and dedicated volunteers, with the right combination of p...

Our last post, Health Tip: Improve Your Health the Easy Way, was a popular one. Clearly everyone is looking for simple and practical ways they can improve their health and feel, look and be better naturally. Im always telling people to drink more water, but what prompted me to write the article was the realization that I dont usually tell people why. The why is important, because thats what mo...

The Cass County Sheriffs Office is lifting the Temporary Open Burn Ban for Cass County effective immediately. The Cass County Sheriffs Office has consulted with local fire authorities and considered the removal of the Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service in making the decision to lift the Temporary Open Burn Ban ....

The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2013 ChamberChoice Award Winners. Small Business of the Year:Heartland Trust Company Business of the Year:Border States Electric Small Not-for-Profit of the Year:Red River Zoo Not-for-Profit of the Year:Family HealthCare Entrepreneur of the Year:Jill Krahn & Jodi Ellingson, Hair Success Salon & Day Spa Young Profess...

At breakfast this morning I announced that I am no longer buying tortilla chips. My husband and I cant handle having them in the house. Period. This may seem extreme and if you saw my pantry, you might think that I am. It holds no sandwich cookies, no breakfast pastries, no peanut butter with sugar added. Most of what youll find there is pretty darn healthy. Its not that we are saints when it...

We have all seen the deluge of infomercials and gotta have tv commercials. but, have you really paid any attention to the tag lines for these commercials. Inevitably after we have been mezmerised by this revolutionary device that will do everything short of the final duty we perform in the bathroom, we come to the product sales pitch, which, as we all have come to know is phenominally underpr...

All of you who've read my posts are awesome. Thank you for following along. While I'm sad to see this journey end, I'm excited with anticipation because this was just my first try. I'll be writing many more travel-inspired pieces as I explore new parts of the world. (Next on my radar is East Africa.) Also, this blog was just a rough draft. A more complete, polished effort is being tailored pres...

May 23, 2012 This listing is brought to you by Explore Minnesota. To match up these events with local lodgings, go to http://exploreminnesota.com/places-to-stay/index.aspx   LMFAO with Far East Movement, The Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, & More at the Target Center in Minneapolis, May 25 Avicii at the Target Center, May 26 Rodney Carrington at Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel in Prior L...

Reposted from one of my favorite blogs, Career Thought Leaders. Whether you are a career coach, counselor, advisor, educator, or parent, your values and beliefs can affect how you interact with females and males. And, ultimately it may affect how you guide a student, client, or your child in exploring their career options. These options include careers traditionally held by females or by male...

Due to the need to accommodate construction efforts at the Harwood Community Center, we will move our Harwood polling location from the Community Center to the Harwood City Offices. Polls will be open on Tuesday, May 24 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM....

My daughter just finished a temper tantrum. She doesn't do this very often, at least she hadn't until the last few days. I'm diagnosing her with molars coming in. It's really the only thing that can explain the extreme crabbiness and restless sleeping without a sign of a fever, cold, tummy ache, ear ache, etc... As I was trying to get her to settle down good old Dora the Explorer happened to...

Has your 2011 New Year's Resolution deflated like a worn down tire? If losing 15 pounds sounded like a great idea at 12:05 a.m. New Year's Day, but now that you've been to the gym all of two times and you "just can't find the time" to go anymore, don't give up yet. Two basic tips to get you off of the couch: 1. Find a partner 2. Fruit is your friend Few things can help you out on your troub...