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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Notebook: Committee votes to ban child care union dues deduction
Heather Falk successfully pleaded with a Minnesota House committee Tuesday to ban deducting union dues from state child care assistance funds. Nothing should come from those low-income families, th...
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:14 AM
MS. SIMPLICITY How To Create A Portable Home Office
I work from home. No surprises there. However, I do not have a home office. Crazy I know but I know many of you are faced with the same options that I have. I have a four bedroom house with ...
Posted on 1/2/12 at 9:42 AM
STAFF BLOG FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY Iconic Forum newspaper sign taken down so that it can be refurbished
brightcove.createExperiences(); FARGO The iconic Forum sign was removed from the downtown building Monday afternoon, but it will soon be back and brighter than ever. Building Manager Dave S...
Posted on 12/20/11 at 1:24 PM
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Posted on 11/1/11 at 3:04 PM
Record $37,000 Round Up grants awarded 
Itasca-Mantrap Round Up Trust Fund grants were recently distributed, with area organizations receiving $37,000, the largest single distribution to date.
December 21, 2011
Common Currency: Don’t dismiss coal as energy source just yet
“Power from Coal Mines by Wire Seen as the Next Big Economy; Conversion of Fuel at the Source Would Mean Cheap Electricity in Every Home and Factory.”
By Alan J. Zemek , December 14, 2011
Vorhes opens law office in Park Rapids
A face familiar to many has returned to Park Rapids.
By Jean Ruzicka , December 14, 2011
Detroit Lakes Cinema 5 goes out of business -- leaves DL without a movie theater
Detroit Lakes is without a movie theater.
By Nathan Bowe , December 13, 2011
'Too much competition' forcing Pamida to close doors in Bemidji
A longtime tenant of downtown Bemidji has contacted city officials about what formal steps are needed to close its doors and promote a liquidation sale.
By Steve Wagner , December 08, 2011
Chalupa Charlie’s bowling over taste buds
Longing for a burrito, enchilada or margarita?
Head “south of the border” (south of Highway 34) to Lori Lea Lanes, the chefs now serving a cosmopolitan blend of pizza at the Ranch and Mexican pizzazz.
By Jean Ruzicka , December 07, 2011
Northland business icon Jeno Paulucci sold frozen food company day before his death
Just one day before his Nov. 24 death, Northland business icon Jeno Paulucci agreed to sell Bellisio Foods Inc., according to Joel Conner, the company’s chairman and CEO.
By Peter Passi , December 07, 2011
McDonald’s unveils ‘arcade’ design
Beneath Park Rapids’ golden arches is a restaurant with a “new, modern look,” the redesign officially unveiled Monday with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
By Jean Ruzicka , November 30, 2011
Innovative Chevy Volt makes its way to rural markets
The first thing you notice upon starting up a Chevy Volt is how absolutely soundless they are.
The minute you put them into gear, they soundlessly move – quickly.
By Sarah Smith , November 26, 2011
Sanford hires 100 for electronic record switch
Stan Bjornstad is returning to the classroom after a career that started with teaching and ended in business.
By Patrick Springer , November 25, 2011
Robbins named nursing director
Kristin Robbins has been named Registered Nurse director at Diamond Willow of Park Rapids.
November 23, 2011
Elsner Well Drilling earns marketing award
Elsner Will Drilling of Menahga recently received a bronze Reinke Manufacturing award in recognition of the company’s marketing year success.
November 23, 2011
Perkett joins Peloquin Beck law firm
Jim Perkett has joined the law firm of Peloquin Beck, the attorney based in Park Rapids on a full-time basis.
By Jean Ruzicka , November 23, 2011
No bonuses for Marvin Windows workers for third consecutive year
Unlike competitors Andersen Windows and Pella Corp., Marvin Windows will not be laying off workers or closing factories.
By Ryan Bakken , November 21, 2011
N.D. big enough for OPEC: State producing as much oil as cartel member
North Dakota likely is producing more oil than OPEC member Ecuador.
By Kevin Bonham , November 18, 2011
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