The fitness industry in the U.S. took a major hit in terms of club closures and jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. F-M outlets weren't immune to some of that pain, though memberships are reviving.
Man with deep ties to North Dakota college is recognized as alumnus of the year
In today s Neighbors column, Bob Lind shares the story of Michael Worner, who was recently honored by the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton. Written By: Bob Lind | ×
Last April,
Michael Worner, formerly of Mayville, N.D., and now of Fargo, was given the 2020 Alumnus of the Year Award by the North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton.
Mike graduated from the college with a liberal arts degree in 1963.
The award was deeply appreciated by Mike, because of his affection for the college and because he’d recently been dealing with cancer.
Public Health: Pederson moves retirement to December
Wadena County Public Health director Cindy Pederson was originally set to retire in June. She will be working to train an associate director. 4:40 pm, May 13, 2021 ×
Cindy Pederson, Wadena County Public Health director
In another pandemic impact, Wadena County Public Health director Cindy Pederson is delaying her retirement to December instead of June 2021.
From June to December, Pederson will continue as director at 50% of her hours. Pederson will be utilizing the phased retirement option, which is offered through the state though a first for Wadena County. The option requires a retirement as well as keeping her title of director, Pederson said. The county will be looking to hire an associate director in the meantime.
Mayville State University won the 2021 North Star Baseball Tournament championship over Bellevue 16-2. Photo courtesy NSAA.
By Mark Potts
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Mayville State University won the NSAA Baseball Postseason Championship on Monday afternoon, defeating Bellevue University in a winner-take-all title game.
The Comets scored in each of the first five innings as they built a 10-1 lead and coasted to a 16-2 victory. Mayville State earns the conference’s automatic berth to the NAIA Opening Round. Mayville will find out its location and opponent when the national tournament bracket is announced Thursday at 4 p.m.
Bellevue University is a host site for the NAIA Opening Round and will advance as well. The Bruins will also find out their opponent on Thursday afternoon.
Longtime CEO of North Dakota Association for the Disabled dies at 80
Ron and Faye Gibbens built the charitable nonprofit North Dakota Association for the Disabled from an informal Grand Forks support group for parents of children with disabilities. 7:11 pm, May 3, 2021 ×
Ron Gibbens
The co-founder, retired CEO and only board president in the nearly 46-year existence of the charitable nonprofit North Dakota Association for the Disabled has died at age 80.
Ron Gibbens died in hospice care Sunday, May 2, at the Grand Forks home of his son, Mike.
Inspired by Mike, who has cerebral palsy, Ron and Faye Gibbens built the charitable nonprofit North Dakota Association for the Disabled from an informal Grand Forks support group for parents of children with disabilities.