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The Mining Journal · Fargo, ND

Nearby: Fargo, ND

Hints From Heloise: A pizza cutter can be a handy gift

Dear Heloise: As a shower gift before my wedding, a friend of mine gave me a pizza cutter. I smiled and said, “Thank you.” We eat pizza, so I knew it’d get some use. And it sure did! I cut brownies, cookies, noodles, play clay, and a couple of ribbons, and I even opened some boxes with it! What a useful gadget a pizza cutter happens to be. — Patsy L., in Fargo, North Dakota SEND A GREAT HINT TO: [email protected] NO MORE FOGGY MIRRORS Dear Heloise: I hated it when my bathroom mirror would fog up after each shower. Finally, a neighbor told me to combine shaving cream and rubbing alcohol, mixing them very well until they form a thick, foamy texture. Then you just clean your bathroom mirror with this mixture. No more foggy mirrors! — Ava K., in Englewood, Florida OIL-BASED POLISH Dear Heloise: I clean my stainless steel appliances with oil-based furniture polish, and it works great! It cleans them and protects them against water damage.

Grand Forks Herald · Fargo, ND

Nearby: Fargo, ND

Port: Jamie Selzler goes from citizen to Senate minority leader in 100 days

MINOT — It took Jamie Selzler just 100 days to go from being appointed to the North Dakota Senate to leading the Democratic-NPL minority in that chamber. Selzler, a Fargo Democrat, was elected Senate minority leader Thursday evening, Nov. 12. He ran unopposed, as did all five other candidates for Democratic leadership positions in the House and Senate. It's a remarkably quick rise for someone who has yet to serve in a regular legislative session. Selzler was chosen for the Senate on Aug. 4, replacing Josh Boschee, who resigned after being elected Fargo mayor. The timing was noteworthy. Selzler was selected just after an Aug. 1 deadline that would have required an election for the remainder of Boschee's term. Because the vacancy occurred after that cutoff, Selzler wasn't required to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Boschee began his mayoral term July 1 but didn't resign his Senate seat until Aug. 4 — 34 days later.

North Dakota Monitor · Fargo, ND

Nearby: Fargo, ND

Poll: North Dakotans worry data centers will strain power, water

Worries over how adding new data centers in the state could impact the electric bills of residents and strain local water systems are high, the latest North Dakota Poll has found. When asked how concerned they were about data centers increasing electricity bills, 76% expressed concern, with 49% saying they were very concerned. The highest levels of concern were in Fargo and Cass County, where 54% said they were very concerned. Water use is also high on the list of concerns, with 76% worried that data center water use could strain local water systems, and with 45% of respondents saying they were very concerned. Poll: Support mixed for data centers, state asked to take lead Asked whether they were more concerned about the water and electricity use of AI data centers or traditional data centers, 42% said they were more concerned about AI data centers.

Grand Forks Herald · Horace, ND

Nearby: Horace, ND

2 adult foster homes in Horace shuttered after vulnerable residents left without caregiver

HORACE — Two adult foster care homes in Horace were shut down and their owner and operator's license was revoked by the state of North Dakota last week, after deputies determined that residents were left locked inside at least one of the facilities without any staff present, despite a 24/7 care requirement. Cass County sheriff's deputies responded to an Ebenezer Medical Care and Foster Home facility in the early morning hours of Oct. 27 after a resident called 911 to report he had fallen and injured his arm. The 66-year-old man told dispatchers he did not know the address where he was but that he was in a "treatment facility," court documents said, and dispatchers used a locating tool to determine the address he was calling from was 6706 71st Ave. S. in Horace. When a deputy arrived at 2:13 a.m., the Horace Fire Department was already on scene and reported they had been unable to make entry into the home to assist the injured man.