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    December 19, 2012
    Polarization has crept into Christmas
    Not even Christmas can escape the divisive polarization that has embittered American politics. Christmas peace is being disrupted by an evolving controversy between the advocates of "Merry Christmas" and the revisionists who want "Happy Holidays." It's the devil's wedge issue. As...
    opinionDecember 19, 2012 - 12:00am
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    December 12, 2012
    Firefighters Urge Caution with Christmas Trees, Lights & Ornaments
    The Fargo Fire Department would like to caution residents who choose to use a natural pine Christmas tree this holiday season. In previous years, personal injuries and significant damage to homes have been caused from natural Christmas tree fires. Equally important this holiday season...
    opinionDecember 12, 2012 - 12:00am
    November 28, 2012
    Christmas Cantata set for Dec. 9
    The Christmas Cantata "Shout the Good News" with music and words by Lloyd Larson, will be performed Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m., in the Holy Cross Catholic Church sanctuary, at 1420 16th St. E., West Fargo. Composer Lloyd Larson has created a celebration...
    communityNovember 28, 2012 - 12:00am
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    December 21, 2011
    The perfect plan for present procrastinators
    Being a procrastinator sounds like a lot of work, but it really isn't. All you do is sit around and shamelessly put off whatever task needs to get done until the very last minute. But while it may be the highest of achievements for any connoisseur of the clock crunch, procrastinating...
    newsDecember 21, 2011 - 12:00am
    Holiday gift ideas for the birder in your life
    Christmas shopping has never been a strong area for me. I'm not entirely sure why, it just happens to be that way. I think the hype and hustle of the season blur my ability to reason clearly and I end up buying something spontaneously, something a little odd, or - worst of all - something...
    flight lines / outdoorsDecember 21, 2011 - 12:00am
    Over the river and through the woods
    Members of Norman Lutheran Church, rural Kindred, are praying for snow and all for a very valid reason. Their 10th annual Sleigh Rides are right around the corner, and snow is needed to accommodate the two sleighs and teams of horses that are the stars of the event, donated and...
    newsDecember 21, 2011 - 12:00am
    December 14, 2011
    Eating Well: More holiday recipes abound, sure to satisfy all sweet cravings
    As promised, here are the remaining 12 Days of Dessert recipes, compliments of our staff members, for your holiday baking pleasure. Needless to say this week's offerings feature endless variety sure to fill the bill when it comes to providing the perfect sweet cap to any dining...
    eating wellDecember 14, 2011 - 12:00am
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    Insight from WFPD: Put the freeze on winter fires
    Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated...
    opinionDecember 14, 2011 - 12:00am
    December 9, 2011
    Day 9: Bread Pudding
    Bread Pudding 3-4 cups bread crumbs 4 cups milk, scalded 1 Tbsp. butter ¼ tsp. salt ¾ cup sugar 4 slightly beaten eggs 1 tsp. vanilla ½...
    December 9, 2011 - 8:19am
    December 8, 2011
    Day 8: Holiday Peppermint Bark
    Holiday Peppermint Bark 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels 24 hard peppermint candies, unwrapped Line baking...
    December 8, 2011 - 8:08am
    December 7, 2011
    Eating Well: Days of Desserts features best of holiday goodies
    This week's Eating Well column is taking on a little bit different twist. The past two years we have been sharing our "12 Days of Desserts" recipes as a special feature on our website at westfargopioneer.com This holiday season we thought we'd spread this sharing just a bit further...
    eating wellDecember 7, 2011 - 12:00am
    December 3, 2011
    Day 3: Salted Nut Bars
    Salted Nut Bars 1 - 16 oz jar dry roasted peanuts 1 pkg. Peanut Butter chips 3 Tbsps. Margarine 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 - 10 oz....
    December 3, 2011 - 8:32am
    December 2, 2011
    Day 2: Oreo Cookie Balls
    Oreo Cookie Balls 1 Regular Size Package Oreo Cookies 1 8 OZ. Package Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 Package Almond Bark Place your Oreo Cookies...
    December 2, 2011 - 8:18am
    December 1, 2011
    Day 1: White-Chocolate Cherry Shortbread
    White-Chocolate Cherry Shortbread 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup...
    December 1, 2011 - 8:03am
    November 30, 2011
    Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas at Bonanzaville
    Bonanzaville will be all decked out for their old-fashioned Christmas on the Prairie on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit with Santa, take a sleigh ride through the village, decorate cookies, and read Christmas stories with Miss North Dakota USA, Jaci Stofferahn.
    communityNovember 30, 2011 - 12:00am
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