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Today in History, 1955: Granddaughter of first NDAC (NDSU) quarterback shares memories ahead of homecoming

The front page of The Forum, as it appeared on October 29, 1955. Newspapers.com By Kate Almquist Today at 12:01 AM Listen Comments Share Share this article Behind the story Behind the story Clarifies why and how a story was reported. The Trust Project What is this? On this day in 1955, Robert B....

Baseball-Brewers beat Rays 4-1 for first World Series title

By Rory Carroll Oct 28 (Reuters) The Milwaukee Brewers captured their first World Series title on Wednesday, beating the Tampa Bay ​Rays 4-1 to seal a 4-1 series ‌triumph. The Brewers offense was relentless at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, scoring a run in the second, one in the fifth and two...

Understanding health insurance after aging off parents' plans

FARGO — With open enrollment season starting, many young adults are navigating health insurance on their own for the first time. But getting coverage is only the beginning. Knowing how to actually use it can be another challenge. Now here's a Halloween horror story: You've aged off your parents'...

Flock camera use raises privacy concerns across the region

FARGO — In the past five years, hundreds of communities and police departments have dropped their use of Flock cameras because of privacy concerns. That includes Horace, North Dakota, where the City Council voted to remove the cameras, and in Duluth, where the police department decided to not renew...

Police arrest man after threats reported at Island Park

FARGO — Police were called to Island Park on Wednesday night, Oct. 28, for reports of a man acting erratically and threatening people at the park. They say the man tried to run as officers arrived. Shannon Grindberg, 54, was arrested near the park and is in the Cass County Jail, facing terrorizing...

NFC contenders are loading up around Vikings

Don t be fooled by the 6-0 record. If the Minnesota Vikings have proven anything to this point, it s that there s still room for improvement across the board, despite the fact that they are the only remaining undefeated team in the NFL. The underachieving offense could benefit from an injection of...

'Keeping a positive mindset': West Fargo Police Officer overwhelmed by support

WEST FARGO — A longtime West Fargo police officer who has dedicated his life to service is tonight feeling the support and love from the entire metro area. Miles Orth is a 26-year veteran of law enforcement. But now the father of two is battling an aggressive Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis. But...

Zillow to pay $212.5 million to settle class action over failed real estate venture

By Jonathan Stempel Oct 28 (Reuters) Zillow said on Wednesday it will pay $212.5 million in cash to settle a class action accusing ​the online real estate marketplace of misleading ‌shareholders about its failed Zillow Offers home-flipping venture. The Seattle-based company did not admit wrongdoing...

Pelican Rapids man arrested for fleeing from state patrol and damaging soybeans

NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (KFGO-KBRF) A Pelican Rapids man was arrested for fleeing from a state trooper and destroying soybeans in a field. Prosecutors say that a state trooper was heading south on Highway 106 in Otter Tail County at around 7:35 p.m. Friday, when a vehicle approached them at a high...

Chipotle beats quarterly sales expectations on resilient demand

Oct 28 (Reuters) Chipotle Mexican Grill reported better-than-expected sales on Wednesday, as value deals and limited-time ​offerings helped drive more customers ‌to the burrito chain. Shares of the company were up about 1% in choppy extended trading. Chipotle has benefited from demand ‌among...

Boston Scientific warns of tough 2027 on China pricing, heart-device weakness

By Padmanabhan Ananthan Oct 28 (Reuters) Boston Scientific lowered its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday and warned that revenue and earnings growth could be challenging in 2027, ​citing pricing pressure in China and weakness in ‌its key heart-device businesses. Shares of the company were down...

Titans sign 40-year-old P Thomas Morstead

In a surprising move that speaks volumes about resilience and the enduring power of experience, the Tennessee Titans have brought on 40-year-old punter Thomas Morstead to their practice squad. This decision, following a knee injury to starting punter Tommy Townsend on Sunday, is not merely about...

Tomorrow’s Top Hands Beef Leadership Summit helps youth identify beef industry opportunities

As sixteen students from across North Dakota gathered for the Tomorrow’s Top Hands Beef Leadership Summit, the air buzzed with excitement and potential. These young leaders, aged 14 to 20, embarked on a journey to explore the vast opportunities within the beef industry, a cornerstone of our state's...

MonDak Football Show: Week 9

We ve reached the halfway point of our season of podcast episodes as the conference title races are heating up in a big way. The focus of the FCS world will be in Brookings on Saturday as the South Dakota State Jackrabbits take on the visiting University of South Dakota Coyotes. For a second...

Honey Bee Health Coalition updates varroa management decision tool

In the heart of Fargo, beekeepers are buzzing with excitement over a new tool designed to safeguard their colonies. The Honey Bee Health Coalition has unveiled an updated Varroa Management Decision Tool, promising to streamline the often overwhelming process of mite control. This innovative...

Fergus Falls man accused of shooting out window of a car with woman inside

In a shocking turn of events that has sent ripples through our close-knit communities, a Fergus Falls man is now behind bars after allegedly firing a gun at a car window, with a woman sitting inside. The incident, unfolding in Pelican Rapids, saw a dispute over money escalate into a dangerous...

Judge strikes down parts of North Dakota Beef Commission membership law

In a pivotal ruling, a North Dakota judge has reshaped the landscape of the beef industry by striking down a law that favored specific trade groups in the nomination process for a key commission. This decision not only impacts the cattlemen involved but also raises profound questions about fairness...

Dropbox plans 9% workforce cut, technology chief to exit

As Dropbox announces a significant workforce reduction, the news echoes through the halls of its Fargo office, where many employees are grappling with uncertainty about their futures. The decision, driven by a need to realign investments, brings with it a wave of anxiety and reflection for...

Salonen: The blessings Baltimore brought

Cruise ship residents left stranded in Cambodia after fuel prices soar

As the sun dipped below the horizon in Cambodia, casting long shadows across the tranquil waters, residents of the Villa Vie Odyssey faced an uncertain future. For many, this magnificent vessel had been more than just a cruise ship; it was a sanctuary, a floating home where dreams of a life at sea...

Biogen beats third-quarter results on strength in rare disease drugs

Oct 28 (Reuters) Biogen beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter results on Wednesday, as strong demand for its rare disease and Alzheimer s drugs helped offset ​declining sales of its multiple sclerosis treatments. The drugmaker ‌is banking on Syfovre and Empaveli, treatments acquired from its...