FARGO, N.D. (Aug. 4, 2013) – The Fargo Fire Department responded to a house fire located at 1103 University Dr. S. in Fargo. The caller indicated that the clothes dryer was on fire.
Fire crews arrived on scene in just under four minutes and saw smoke coming from the basement windows. The owner of the home was outside and advised fire personnel all people and pets were out of the house and the fire was in the basement. Fire crews proceeded to the basement where they encountered heavy smoke conditions. The fire, which was located in a corner of the basement, was quickly extinguished.
The exact cause of the fire is being investigated but appears to have started in or around the clothes dryer. The owner of the home indicated they had put cloths in the dryer and then went back up stairs. Shortly after, a burning smell was noticed and when they went back downstairs, smoke was coming from the dryer. That is when they exited the basement and called 9-1-1.
The Fargo Fire Departments reminds everyone that it is a good idea to remain at home when operating appliances.
Join us for a Conversation About the Library in Your Community August 12-September 10! We Value Your Opinion!
As part of the strategic planning process, Lake Agassiz Regional Library will be hosting seven Community Conversations between August 12 and September 10, 2013 in each of the counties served by LARL. The purpose of the conversations is to ask community members to think big and use their creativity to discuss library services.
Ada Public Library
August 12 at 6:00 pm
Bagley Public Library’s Future Site (formerly Wee-Care Children’s Center) 79 Spencer Ave SW
August 14 at 6:00 pm
Mahnomen Public Library
August 21 at 6:00 pm
Moorhead Public Library
August 22 at 6:00 pm
Breckenridge Public Library
August 27 at 6:00 pm
Detroit Lakes Public Library
August 28 at 6:00 pm
Crookston Public Library
September 10 at 6:00 pm
“We are hoping the community conversations will help us determine how to better serve our customers with our current resources and to explore efficient and effective models for future use,” said LARL Director Liz Lynch. ” This is an exciting time in libraries, and we want our communities to be a part of it.”
This is the first phase of the strategic planning process. During the upcoming months, community members and staff will have an opportunity to fill out print and online forms related to library services. The strategic planning process will wrap up in early 2014.
· This planning is for the years 2014-2016.
· Refreshments will be served and prizes will be given away.
What do you want for the future of Lake Agassiz Regional Library? Help us shape our next strategic plan by sharing your vision and joining the Library conversation. Discussion topics will include:
· The Library Today and in 2016
· Serving Individuals and Communities
· Access to Content and Materials
· The Library’s Role in the Community
Please join us!
LARL serves the residents of Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk and Wilkin counties, with branch libraries in Ada, Bagley, Barnesville, Breckenridge, Climax, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Fertile, Fosston, Hawley, Mahnomen, McIntosh and Moorhead and LINK sites in Cormorant, Frazee, Gonvick, Halstad, Hendrum, Lake Park, Rothsay, Shelly, Twin Valley and Ulen.
More information about LARL services and programs at www.larl.org.
Treat yourself to a Blizzard for children
Nationwide ‘Miracle Treat Day’ set for Aug. 8
(Sioux Falls, SD/Fargo, ND) – The eighth annual Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day will take place on Thursday, Aug. 8, at area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations. Participating locations will donate $1 or more of the proceeds from the day’s Blizzard® sales and Blizzard® coupon sales to Children’s Miracle Network benefitting Sanford Children’s.
The public is invited to stop by local Dairy Queen or DQ Grill and Chill locations and order a Blizzard®, which in turn will benefit local sick and injured children. “Miracle Treat Day” is an opportunity for the public to savor a sweet treat support Sanford Children’s Hospitals in both Fargo and Sioux Falls, each region’s only Children’s Miracle Network hospital.
Last year’s Miracle Treat Day raised more than $186,000 for Sanford Children’s Hospitals in Sioux Falls and Fargo. Since 1984, Dairy Queen has raised more than $97 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals– making it one of the top-five contributors to the charity.
Families touched by Children’s Miracle Network will be at their local DQs throughout the day, helping with this year’s event. The Extra newspaper participating locations include the following:
Minnesota:
Barnesville: 104 Highway 34
Breckenridge: 1021 Highway 75 N.
Detroit Lakes: 815 Washington Ave. Suite 1
Dilworth: 11 Center Ave N.E.
East Grand Forks: 1412 Central Ave N.E.
Fergus Falls: 719 East Vernon Ave.
Fosston: 411 Seventh St. NE
Hawley: 1310 Hobart St.
Mentor: Highway 2 W.
Moorhead: 24 S. Eighth St. and 802 30th Ave.
Pelican Rapids: 1121 S. Broadway
Perham: 802 Third Ave. S.E.
Thief River Falls: 517 Duluth Ave. S.
North Dakota:
Fargo: West Acres Mall – 3902 13th Ave. S.; 402 University Dr.; 3201 13th Ave. S.; 3200 20th St. S.; 45th St. S.W.; and 4015 45th St. S
Grand Forks: 1209 N. Fifth St.; 1205 Washington St; and 3600 S. ColumbiaRoad
Wahpeton: 1626 Commerce St.
West Fargo: 1110 13th Ave. E.
For more information about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, visit foundation.sanfordhealth.org.
FDA Warns of Rare Acetaminophen Risk
A warning about of a rare risk of three skin diseases will be added to the labels of prescription products containing acetaminophen, a widely used pain and fever relief medication. FDA is also working with the manufacturers of non-prescription products containing acetaminophen to add the warning to packages.
If you are taking acetaminophen and develop a rash or other skin reaction, stop taking the product immediately and seek medical attention.
Public Hearing September 3 to Discuss Proposed Development
FARGO, N.D. (August 1, 2013) – The City of Fargo Planning Department has received an application for a large commercial and apartment development on the northeast corner of 52nd Avenue South and Interstate 29. The proposed development would include 50 acres of commercial zoning and multi-family zoning that would allow for over 900 apartments. A small park and some single family housing are also proposed. The proposed development site is adjacent to the Timberline, Meadow Creek and Fox Run neighborhoods. The property owner is Fred Hector, Jr. and the developer is Paces Lodging.
The Fargo Planning Commission will be holding a hearing on the proposed development on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Fargo City Hall, 200 3rd St. N. The proposed development application includes a requested change to the growth plan, zoning amendments and a subdivision. Information on the applications is available on the homepage of the City of Fargo website, www.cityoffargo.com. Comments on the proposed development can be sent to the Fargo Planning Department at 200 3rd St. N., Fargo or via email at planning@cityoffargo.com.
The Fargo Planning Department is closely studying the impact of the proposed developments as three story apartments immediately adjacent to Fox Run are not consistent with the city growth plan and there could be very large increases in traffic on 32nd Street, adjacent to Timberline and Fox Run.