For Grand Forks woman's surgery, the doctor brought a robot (with video)
Last fall, Brooke Conlin of Grand Forks had three massive cysts in her abdomen — one was one and a half times the size of a football, the others were each as big as a grapefruit. She had no idea they were there.Grand Forks Herald, 03/24/2013
Grand Forks mothers make baby food at home
Sarah Herland can tell right away if her daughter, eight-month-old Lilly, likes her baby food. Herland recently got into making her own baby food, inspired by a friend. She started with carrots, sweet potatoes and peas.Grand Forks Herald, 03/19/2013
Music therapist Dr. Deforia Lane set to speak Tuesday at UND
On any given day, Deforia Lane could be bringing music to a cancer patient, a teenager with a brain tumor, a child with cerebral palsy or a 40-something adult with Down syndrome.Grand Forks Herald, 03/17/2013
Grand Forks mother of child with Down syndrome talks about her journey to writing a child’s book
Becca Hudson had every expectation the baby she was carrying would be healthy. Because she and husband Rob were 36 and 41, she underwent prenatal testing, and they were assured “there was no reason to believe their baby had Down syndrome,” she said.Grand Forks Herald, 03/12/2013
Epilepsy: Grand Forks man discusses challenges, triumphs of this ‘hidden’ disease
It’s been nearly 40 years, but Linda Grahek remembers the day when something “was just not right” with her infant son, John. To this day, Linda is unsure whether John’s condition was caused by high fever, a case of measles or having been delivered with forceps, she said. There’s no history of epilepsy in the family.Grand Forks Herald, 03/11/2013
Key issues to discuss before marriage
If you’re thinking about getting married, don’t overlook important considerations that can predict whether you and your intended are financially compatible.Grand Forks Herald, 03/05/2013
Local financial adviser talks the importance of communication about money during marriage
Christine and Cory Iseminger owe money for car, school and family loans, but they’re on their way to dumping that debt and achieving financial freedom. For this young Grand Forks couple, sound money management wasn’t always a priority.Grand Forks Herald, 03/05/2013
Grand Forks man battles sleep apnea with sleep therapy
The National Institutes of Health estimates that 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, which can range in severity from snoring and restlessness, to reflux (food returning to the throat from the stomach), to sleep apnea, an abnormal pause in breathing.Grand Forks Herald, 03/04/2013
Pets are often considered a part of the family, and that doesn't stop at dogs and cats
His eyes are locked on the spotted reptile resting on his forearm. In soothing tones, he coaxes the 7-inch leopard gecko to “smile” for the camera.Grand Forks Herald, 02/26/2013
Q&A: Tastefully Simple CEO, founder talks entrepreneurship 
Jill Blashack Strahan, who founded the $100 million food products company, will speak at the University of Minnesota-Crookston Tuesday.
Grand Forks Herald, 02/23/2013
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