HEALTH
Grief Center brings support, education about grief and loss
By Anne Polta , November 07, 2009
Volunteers find satisfaction in helping with holiday festival
By Anne Polta , November 07, 2009
Letter: No solutions from government 
If President Obama is going to pay for government health care with the waste and fraud from Medicare, why doesn’t he just clean up that mess now? Problem solved!
October 31, 2009
House Dems unveil health proposal 
By David Espo , October 30, 2009
Pelosi: New health care bill is 'historic moment' 
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of struggle, House Democrats unveiled sweeping legislation today to extend health care coverage to millions who lack it and create a new option of government-run insurance. A vote is likely next week on the plan patterned closely on President Barack Obama's own.
By AP wire report , October 29, 2009
As cases rise, swine flu is linked to two more deaths in Minn. 
ST. PAUL — Minnesota health officials confirmed two more deaths Wednesday from 2009 H1N1 flu, or swine flu as it is also known, as more schools report flu outbreaks and the number of people hospitalized continues to rise.
By Don Davis , October 29, 2009
Hundreds of schools across the United States close due to flu fears 
By Don Babwin , October 29, 2009
For KAT employees, health insurance hike takes its bite 
By Carolyn Lange , October 28, 2009
Senate bill embraces ‘public option’ 
By David Espo , October 27, 2009
Letter: Special interests in health care 
Having spent almost 30 years in the insurance business, I have been following the discussions on health reform with interest. One thing is clear, there is good information and a lot of bad information. One reliable source is the Kaiser Family Foundation which recently completed its annual survey of employer health coverage and costs. They found that the average nationwide cost of a family policy in 2009 is $13,375. The study projects that in 10 years it will be $30,803! These numbers indicate why more employers are dropping coverage entirely or offering scaled-down plans as well as why wage increases for workers have been stagnant since 2000. It also represents a critical drag on the economy which no amount of stimulus will correct.
By Marlin Henjum, New London , October 24, 2009
After day of aches, pains flu help line appears to be on track 
ST. PAUL — Flu-stricken Minnesotans are finding a shorter wait for medical advice when they call a state hotline.
By Don Davis , October 24, 2009
Minnesotans swamp state’s new help line for those with flu symptoms 
By Don Davis , October 23, 2009
State establishes influenza help line 
ST. PAUL — Operators are standing by to answer calls from feverish, coughing and achy Minnesotans.
By Don Davis , October 22, 2009
Dementia network to host day of events 
WILLMAR — The newly formed West Central Dementia Awareness Network is hosting a series of events Oct. 27 to help raise awareness of dementia and some of the resources available to help families.
By Anne Polta , October 21, 2009
Rice implements new visitor restrictions to combat flu 
WILLMAR — Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar has introduced new visitor restrictions to protect patients from exposure to influenza.
By Linda Vanderwerf , October 21, 2009
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OUR VOICES Rebound run
"Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared." - Eddie Rickenbacker It turns out that today's run was everything I needed it to be - decent miles, good conversation and a strong bounce back from what's been a week of mostly uneventful training.
Posted by: RunningSpud on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:05 AM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES Back on track
"I do not want to die... until I have faithfully made the most of my talent and cultivated the seed that was placed in me until the last small twig has grown." - Kathe Kollwitz It's time to get back on track. After a hectic week, and a couple missed workouts, its time to set things right
Posted by: RunningSpud on Nov 5, 2009 at 7:42 PM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES Tough choices
"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body." - Seneca Last night, leaving The Forum newsroom was one of the toughest things I'd done in a long time. It wasn't that I hadn't logged some long hours, but as a newspaper guy, it's difficult to leave in the middle of a big story.
Posted by: RunningSpud on Nov 4, 2009 at 8:33 AM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES Full moon is filled
Tonight's Full Moon 5K, sponsored by the Dick Beardsley Running Company in Fargo, has filled its 500-person capacity. That's great news, and further goes to show the phenomenal support by the community for local races. It also marks several smaller local races that have seen terrific turnout: The F
Posted by: RunningSpud on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:29 PM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES Red River Run
"Life is full of obstacle illusions." - Grant Frazier It turned out to be a successful Red River Run for the Lake Agassiz Pacers, the local running club celebrating its 35th anniversary. There was a terrific turnout for the 5K and 15K runs, and lots of positive energy. Riley and I
Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 31, 2009 at 12:07 PM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES Maybe crazy
"Running is a lot like life. Only 10 percent of it is exciting. 90 percent of it is slog and drudge." - Dave Bedford Going out into the elements last night, it was bound to be an interesting ride. As a running buddy and I headed down 9th Street, one guy quipped that we must really be dedi
Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 30, 2009 at 9:48 AM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES Best intentions
"Something inside of me just said 'Hey, wait a minute, I want to beat him,' and I just took off." - Steve Prefontaine It was a strange day on Wednesday, to say the least. Most of the day, I was looking forward to a 7-miler in the evening, but sometimes the best intentions don't actually c
Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:20 PM | Addicted to runningOUR VOICES Dog treats
Joining up with the Tuesday night running group was a blast last night: It was a terrific night to run and heading out with a group seems to make the time fly by. But one of the best parts is sitting (or standing) around afterward, chatting with friends and catching up on what's going on in their w
Posted by: RunningSpud on Oct 28, 2009 at 10:23 AM | Addicted to running
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