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    March 19, 2018
    Girls step into Cub Scout packs
    BISMARCK—Two Cub Scout packs here are among the first in the state to welcome girls, allowing all youth — regardless of gender — access to the character development and values-based leadership the scouting program prides itself on. Mandan's Pack 153 and Bismarck's...
    newsMarch 19, 2018 - 6:51am
    March 18, 2018
    Jessie Veeder and her daughter enjoyed dressing up and seeing a prdouction of the "Wizard of Oz" together recently. Special to Forum News Service
    How little -- not big -- moments remind you about living
    There are moments in this life that remind you what living is. I can say from experience that it's only a little bit the parts that you plan...
    opinion/columnsMarch 18, 2018 - 7:17am
    March 13, 2018
    Val Kleppen, Parenting Perspectives columnist
    It turns out I am 'that' mom
    I am "that" mom who homeschools. We started last fall and love it. The flexibility, the fun the kids have while learning, time together, playtime...
    lifestyle/familyMarch 13, 2018 - 8:50am
    March 9, 2018
    Katie Pinke
    History is a gift that gives roots to the present
    Since March is National Women's History Month, I've been reflecting on a few stories I've been told about a woman in our family lineage whose...
    opinion/columnsMarch 9, 2018 - 6:32am
    March 6, 2018
    Kris Kerzman Photo courtesy Britta Trygstad
    Commentary: It's bad to be addicted to your smartphone, but worse in front of your kids
    A couple weeks ago, as part of my job as human push notification and professional copy-and-paster for our media company's websites, I noticed...
    opinion/columnsMarch 6, 2018 - 8:35am
    March 5, 2018
    Grafton plans new fall festival, giant corn maze
    GRAFTON, N.D.—The director of the Grafton Parks and Recreation Department says he hopes people from as far away as Winnipeg, Grand Forks and Fargo will get lost this fall—just for fun and for a little while at least—in the town's first giant corn maze. The 4½-acre...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 5, 2018 - 9:29am
    March 4, 2018
    Sophie turned 1 in January and is hitting her milestones, thanks to her family and support team. Photo courtesy of My Wanderlust Photography
    ND family learning to live despite daughter's rare chromosomal disorder
    GRAND FORKS — As soon as those two lines appear on a pregnancy test, thoughts start pouring in: what will my child's life be like? Will...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 4, 2018 - 9:54am
    February 27, 2018
    Nicole Welle
    Lessons from watching classic musicals with children
    FARGO — In an effort to make sure my children are exposed to what I consider some of the "classics" in art and culture (and so I can listen...
    lifestyle/familyFebruary 27, 2018 - 9:00am
    February 14, 2018
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    Sister saves brother's life with kidney donation
    GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ)--This Valentine’s Day, while some gave cards and chocolate to their loved ones, one brother and sister exchanged the...
    community/peopleFebruary 14, 2018 - 10:48pm
    February 13, 2018
    Members of the DSSO during a recent rehearsal at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Eight couples perform with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. Clint Austin / Forum News Service
    Symphonic variations on a romantic theme: Local couples who fell in love, married through music
    DULUTH—Romance can blossom any old time, or so the song says, and perhaps it follows that romance also can blossom any old place. Even...
    entertainment/musicFebruary 13, 2018 - 8:07pm
    Graphic by Danielle Teigen / Forum News Service
    I'm glad my daughter has an older brother -- here's why
    FARGO — Nearly five years ago I found out I was expecting my son, and I was a little nervous. After growing up with two sisters, I assumed...
    lifestyle/familyFebruary 13, 2018 - 11:00am
    February 11, 2018
    A Vintage Surfari Wagons VW van. The vehicles can seat up to five people and sleep up to four in two berths. (Eric Fallecker)
    The acceleration of #vanlife
    Years before #vanlife took on a life of its own across social media in the United States, Bill Staggs was onto something. He had fond memories,...
    lifestyle/travelFebruary 11, 2018 - 10:33am
    February 8, 2018
    Kevin Brown gives instructions to skaters during a family-and-friends skating session in December at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. Brown is a member of Washington Wheelers Blind Hockey Club. Photo for The Washington Post by Essdras M Suarez
    Blind hockey offers fellowship, thrills
    The skate-safe rubber-matted hallway at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, fills quickly on a Sunday morning in January. People...
    sports/hockeyFebruary 8, 2018 - 2:29pm
    February 6, 2018
    Alicia Strnad Hoalcraft, Parenting Perspectives columnist
    No 'mom guilt,' but 'wife guilt' aplenty
    FARGO — I hear a lot about "mom guilt." It's the feeling that we're somehow not good enough for our kids or not doing enough for them....
    lifestyle/familyFebruary 6, 2018 - 8:30am
    February 5, 2018
    The world's richest countries guarantee mothers more than a year of paid maternity leave. The US guarantees them nothing.
    Twenty-five years ago President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, which included a provision giving eligible workers 12 weeks...
    business/workplaceFebruary 5, 2018 - 3:01pm
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