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Fargo utility bills rise by $10 per month in 2025

2 months ago | inforum.com | Anne Sara Bien-Aime

FARGO — City of Fargo staff want to remind residents about a utility bill increase that went into effect at the beginning of the year. Starting Jan. 1, utility bills increased by $10 each month. Regional rates also went up. Assistant City Administrator Brenda Derrig said the increase resulted from budget discussions at an informational meeting last July between city commissioners and leaders of different utilities in the city.
Perham photographer launches summer program to inspire young artists

2 months ago | inforum.com | Anne Sara Bien-Aime

PERHAM, Minn. — A Perham photographer is hoping to inspire creativity in local kids this summer — one camera at a time. Annalee Beaver, a professional photographer specializing in weddings and family portraits, is launching a photography program for children ages 9 to 18 at the Perham Area Community Center. Beaver said the class will cover camera mechanics, lighting and different photography styles, culminating in a student photo exhibition.
Treadmill challenge raises awareness for heart disease prevention

2 months ago | inforum.com | Anne Sara Bien-Aime

FARGO — Cardiac rehab sites across the region are stepping up to raise awareness for heart disease with an annual treadmill challenge. In honor of Cardiac Rehab Week, six regional cardiac rehab facilities are competing to see who can log the most miles in a 10-hour window each day. Starting at 6 a.m., staff and patients take turns running, jogging or walking for 10-minute intervals to promote heart-healthy habits.
Essentia Health offers free heart risk assessment to the public

2 months ago | inforum.com | Anne Sara Bien-Aime

FARGO — Fargo area surgeons are encouraging residents to give their hearts some love ahead of Valentine’s Day. Staff with Essentia Health have created a free online heart health assessment tool that helps determine if users are at risk for heart disease or a heart attack. The assessment asks questions about lifestyle, health and family history. At the end, participants receive a summary indicating whether they need to see a provider or change their lifestyle habits.
Volunteers deliver 200 Valentine’s Day cards to brighten seniors’ day

2 months ago | inforum.com | Anne Sara Bien-Aime

FARGO – A local home health care service is working to combat loneliness among senior citizens ahead of Valentine’s Day. On Wednesday, Senior Helpers of Fargo delivered nearly 200 Valentine’s Day cards to seniors as part of the second annual "Dear Senior Valentine’s Day Card Drive." Roald and Janet Lund, longtime residents at Touchmark at Harwood Groves in Fargo, have always celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special dinner.
Scam alert: Valley City police investigate suspicious package scheme

2 months ago | inforum.com | Anne Sara Bien-Aime

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — If you are a victim of a package scam in Valley City, police are asking you to report it. On Friday, Feb. 7, someone in Valley City received a small piece of jewelry in a plastic bag in the mail. Police say the victim did not order the package. Inside, there was an envelope with a card containing a QR code. Once the code was scanned, it accessed the victim’s phone and personal information.
Heart disease prevention starts with monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol

2 months ago | inforum.com | Anne Sara Bien-Aime

FARGO — Local doctors are urging everyone this month to monitor their blood pressure and cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It’s American Heart Month. Dr. Jason Go with Sanford Health says high blood pressure and high cholesterol typically have no symptoms. The difference between the two? Blood pressure is the pressure inside the arteries that the heart works against, while cholesterol is a product of dissolved fat in the blood.
Orlin and Louise Bakken Celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary

2 months ago | inforum.com | Matthew Von Pinnon |Anne Sara Bien-Aime

Orlin and Louise Bakken, Fargo, ND, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on February 12, 2025. They were married in Wahpeton, ND, two weeks after Orlin returned from Korea. Louise was teaching in Halstad, MN, at this time. They raised their family in Wahpeton. Orlin and Louise have three daughters, Lori Bakken, Lani (Scott) Bennett, and Karla (Scott) Hiedeman, and three grandchildren, Jon, Kendall, and Ethan, along with their significant others and families.
Family HealthCare Announces Kyle Dorow as Chief Financial Officer 

2 months ago | inforum.com | Matthew Von Pinnon |Anne Sara Bien-Aime

Family HealthCare is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Dorow as its new Chief Financial Officer. In his role, Kyle will provide fiscal oversight for the organization and lead the overall management of Family HealthCare’s financial operations. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare finance, Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Kyle earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
MBN Engineering Hires UND Graduate

2 months ago | inforum.com | Matthew Von Pinnon |Anne Sara Bien-Aime

Charles Rieger has joined the Electrical Engineering staff at MBN Engineering, Inc. as a full time Electrical Designer. Charles graduated in December with a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering and has completed an internship with the firm. Charles Senior Design project was designing and building the electrical system for submission to the NASA Lunabotics Competition, where his team won the Prototype Award.