Jane Ahlin ‘Perpetual pessimist’ was right about reckless road to recession None - 08/24/2008 An article last week about the economic predictions of Nouriel Roubini brought my parents to mind.

Devlyn Brooks Son’s first day of school more emotional for dad none - 08/26/2008 Dear Carter, One week from today, you’ll head off to your first day of kindergarten. I’m a little stunned; I can’t believe that day already is here.

Carol Bradley Bursack Dad’s behavior could be a sign of depression The Forum - 08/31/2008 Dear Carol: My dad is living in his own home, which he claims is what he wants, but he’s living in squalor.

Kerry Collins Mahlen unaffected by wins milestone None - 09/04/2008 Mike Mahlen doesn’t get too hung up on milestones anymore. A coach doesn’t last 40 years at one place if he’s not racking up some wins.

Amy Dalrymple Women at NDSU granted change None - 09/04/2008 Also, dome hosts night for students A $3.7 million grant will help North Dakota State University transform the climate for women.

David Danbom Put Russian behavior in context None - 08/24/2008 It’s hardly surprising that nobody in American public life is willing to say anything good about Russia in light of its recent military incursion into Georgia.

Don Davis Committee member from Cando honored to call roll State Capitol Bureau - 09/02/2008 It is one of those moments Americans associate with political conventions – the roll call of the states. That is when delegates try to turn a serious event into a sales pitch for each state.

Political Notebook McCain campaign outlines ND effort None - 08/25/2008 You won’t see any John McCain campaign offices per se, nor paid McCain staff, in North Dakota, a regional campaign manager said last week. But he is organized here nonetheless, Republicans say.

Sue Doeden Peppers pack punch The Forum - 09/03/2008 Fresh bell peppers are creating a splash of color at farmers markets these days. They seem to be acting as magnets pulling me toward them. They have smooth, taut skin and stems of green with bright, vivid color and a fragrance that can’t be matched by any pepper in the grocery store – so fresh and so irresistible.

Curtis Eriksmoen Northern League launched careers of famed players The Forum - 08/31/2008 During the 1950s and early ’60s, the Northern League was the spawning ground for many future major league baseball stars. Players such as Hank Aaron, Roger Maris, Orlando Cepeda, Jim and Gaylord Perry, Joe Torre, Lou Brock, Willie Stargell, Jim Palmer and Steve Carlton all began professional careers in the Northern League.

James Ferragut Vibrations from 1966 still good none - 08/17/2008 I was driving through Minnesota’s lake country on a perfect summer morning a few weeks ago. The air was still, the sky was deep blue, mid-summer greenery was lush and rolling endlessly into the future.

Craig McEwen and Tracy Frank Chamber to hold workers’ summit The Forum - 09/06/2008 The Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead is sponsoring a Workforce Development Summit and Community Meeting on Sept. 23. The event will focus on education, training and work force development.

Julie Garden-Robinson Caffeine drinks are OK to enjoy in moderation None - 08/08/2008 I was visiting a soft drink museum at the time. One of the highlights of the museum was a beverage display with soft drinks from around the world.

Andrea Hunter Halgrimson Buildings have rich history The Forum - 09/06/2008 Among the renovation projects on Fargo’s beautiful downtown Broadway are the buildings at 214, a frame structure with brick veneer built in 1894 as the Loken Hotel for a Mr. Schmidt, and the one to the north at 216-218 known as the Johnson Block, finished in 1900 for John E. Johnson for a bicycle shop and apartments.

Erin Hemme-Froslie Becoming fluent in ‘Evanese’ not so easy for mom and dad The Forum - 09/02/2008 Experts recommend parents talk to their young children. That’s how they best learn language, we are told.

Heath Hotzler Shanley-OG meet to honor soldier None - 09/04/2008 The Fargo Shanley/Oak Grove metro cross country meet will be re-named this year to honor a former Deacon runner and Army staff sergeant who was killed last year in Iraq.

Jeff Kolpack Game about CCSU, not old friends None - 09/05/2008 One thing about these Division I football coaches: they’re all thieves.

Kelly Smith and Mila Koumpilova LP-A Elementary School named to excellence list None - 09/05/2008 Lake Park-Audubon Elementary School is among nine elementary schools designated as a 2008-09 Minnesota School of Excellence.

John Lamb I’m sorry he didn’t pick you, Pawlenty The Forum - 08/31/2008 Dear Tim Pawlenty: I’m sorry to hear you didn’t get tapped for the vice president nomination.

Doug Leier Laws have changed for hunting dogs The Forum - 08/31/2008 Looking back over the history of hunting and conservation in North Dakota, there’s never a shortage of topics warranting a double-take. Even the contemporary populations of Canada geese, and realizing we’re allotting 100,000 more deer tags than in the 1970s fit that category.

Bob Lind Gauging interest in recent columns The Forum - 09/02/2008 It’s mailbag time, as Neighbors reads responses to recent columns. First, a question: Where can someone get Dewey’s rain gauge?

Mike McFeely Bison complete D-line puzzle The Forum - 09/06/2008 To Joe Lardinois, the sport Southern Illinois played that day in November 2005 looked like something other than football.

Ann Arbor Miller In View The Forum - 08/11/2008

Ross Nelson Can we really be so stupid? None - 08/24/2008 After examining our reaction to the brief fight between Georgia and Russia, we must calmly, rationally ask, have we lost our bleeding minds?

Lloyd Omdahl Druggists can’t win this one none - 09/02/2008 Another empty storefront will appear on small city main streets within the next few years after local pharmacists lose the ownership battle with urban big-box stores offering drugs at discounts.

Eric Peterson Cobbers eye more soccer dominance None - 09/05/2008 Concordia has ruled Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women’s soccer the previous two falls, winning back-to-back regular season and playoff titles.

Matt Von Pinnon Newspaper continues fighting for public access to court info none - 08/31/2008 Today, an update on an important open records issue The Forum has been battling for some time on behalf of the public.

Sherri Richards Duck ditty toys with mom’s sanity The Forum - 08/12/2008 For weeks, it drove me crazy. The dangling toy on Eve’s bouncy chair played a four-line melody I recognized but couldn’t name.

Tammy Swift College transition easier than past The Forum - 08/31/2008 I’ve often joked that when my parents dropped me off at college, they just slowed down at the curb and yelled, “Drop and roll!”

Kathy Tofflemire Friends meant to be shared The Forum - 08/19/2008 I believe multigenerational friendships are special connections. Earlier this summer a couple of longtime friends were in Fargo.

Jack Zaleski When politics was a lot nastier … none - 08/31/2008 Political junkies expect the contest for president between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain to be one of the nastiest ever. In addition to the gutter tactics that will be used by the candidates’ campaigns, the real down-and-dirty stuff will be generated by special interest groups on the left and the right. (Remember the swift boaters of 2004?)