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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...

There has been considerable discussion in the media about toughening the sanctions for driving under the influence of alcohol. The proposed changes may include increased fines, longer jail sentences, ignition...

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...

The Chancellor of Higher Education, Hamid Shirvani, threw down the gauntlet when he announced that he would ask for 30 additional employees to help develop a progressive 'big agenda' for...

Tomorrow will be a monumental day as North Dakota's new smoke-free law takes effect, after two-thirds of North Dakotans voted in the general election Nov.

After ranking Gov. Rick Perry of Texas as the worst candidate in 2012, The Washington Post turned around and proclaimed Heidi Heitkamp as the best. The Post pointed out that...

December 6th will mark a date of change to rules relating to smoking in North Dakota. With the passage of Initiated Statutory Measure number 4 during the Nov. 6 general...

"I'm packed and heading out," Garvey Erfald announced as he joined the Homeland Security Committee assembled in the community hall for its 2013 planning conference. He shoved his bulging carpet...

We have been extremely lucky so far from a weather standpoint, the lack of any major precipitation in the form of cold, wet, heavy snow except for the little blast...

Keeping the sidewalks clear so far this year has been relatively easy. With limited snowfall and periods of above average temperatures, most homeowners have been required to do little shoveling...

When you can hear that familiar little bell ringing as you enter a local business you quickly become aware that it is that time of the year again. At first...

Mitt Romney carried every county except Sioux, Rolette, Steele, Sargent, Ransom and Benson. His percentages in the west were in the 70s and declined to the 50s in the east...

Thanksgiving is one of the most traveled weeks in the nation. Whether it is a day trip to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with family or a family vacation over the...

Driving can be difficult during good weather conditions, but the winter precipitation this last weekend was a real test with the rainy surfaces turning to ice making for extremely slick...

The 575 members of the West Fargo Education Association would like to announce that November 12-16 is American Education Week. The West Fargo Education Association is highlighting the contribution of...