Monthly Archives: August 2009

Fargo neighborhood association announces award winners

Fargo’s Jefferson Area Neighborhood Association recently presented historic preservation and yard and garden awards to area homeowners. Historic Preservation Awards were given to Helen Bagus, 415 14th St. S.; Cynthia Torges, 1419 5th Ave. S.; and Donald Hodgsen and Laura Hagenbeck, … Continue reading

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Area students and faculty to perform in VCSU 24-hour Theatre Extravaganza this Saturday

In the photo from left to right, Director of Theatre Jenni Lou Russi, Andrew Hagar of Kenmare, N.D., Alicia Kelly of West Fargo, and Assistant Professor in Communication Arts Jennifer Jennes of Pelican Rapids, Minn. Valley City (N.D.) State University is kicking-off its … Continue reading

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Fargo South graduates complete internships with Sen. Dorgan’s office

Fargo natives Trevor Magel and Aaron Knoll recently completed three-month internships with U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., in his Washington, D.C., office. Magel provided legislative support in the office, concentrating on energy, climate change, finance, health care, transportation and foreign … Continue reading

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Military news

Col. Joseph T. Krumm was recently appointed the director of the Marine For Life program based in Quantico, Va. The program centers around providing outreach, networking and transition assistance to the over 27,000 marines and sailors retiring from active duty … Continue reading

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Wahpeton soldier assumes command of Camp Patriot in Kuwait

Pictured here: Lt. Col. David Chase and Command Sgt. Maj. George Arends unroll the 1-147 Field Artillery Battalion flag during the Relief in Place and Transfer-Of-Authority Ceremony at Camp Patriot, Kuwait.   The following is an edited version of an article submitted by … Continue reading

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Hinsperger promoted to Major

Ben Hinsperger was promoted to the rank of Major at a ceremony held Aug. 4, 2009. Major Hinsperger is a senior flight instructor and evaluator in the U.S. Air Force with over 3,000 hours of flight time, including combat and combat support missions flown during … Continue reading

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Willms named Dream Girls U.S.A. Overall Director of the Year

At the 2009 National Dream Girls U.S.A. Pageant held this year in St. Louis, North Dakota Dream Girls U.S.A. Director Rae Willms was named Overall Director of the Year. Her team also won the 2009 Best State Pageant Production and the … Continue reading

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Fargo Park District announces community photo contest winners

During National Park and Recreation Month in July, the Fargo Park District held a Community Photo Contest. Participants were encouraged to take photos at a Fargo park or facility during the month of July. There were four different possible categories … Continue reading

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Area students are members of the UND Doctor of Medicine Class of 2013

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Sixty-six first-year medical students, members of the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Class of 2013, started their journey this week to become physicians at the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Stephanie … Continue reading

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Fargo native named Maine Air National Guard First Sergeant of the Year

Senior Master Sergeant Michael Mousseau, a 1982 graduate of Fargo South High School, has been recognized as the Maine Air National Guard First Sergeant of the Year. During Award ceremonies held recently in Bangor, Maine, Sergeant Mousseau was recognized for … Continue reading

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