Monthly Archives: March 2011

Fargo – Honolulu comparison isn’t new

This recent good Forbes rating and comparison to Hawaii isn’t the first,  In 2008 the AARP came to visit and after a panel discussion in Fargo ranked us along with Honolulu as a top 5 healthiest city to retire: Here we go … Continue reading

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Fargo over Honolulu according to Forbes Magazine, hits the United Kingdom press

Who needs Honolulu? Fargo beats Hawaii in Forbes list of ‘best places to retire’ (was warm weather a factor?) I’ve been saying Fargo, life’s a beach at Sandbag Central.  I guess folks are starting to pay attention.  Fargo’s weather may … Continue reading

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Volunteering and walking, biking activities key factors in Fargo making Forbes list for top cities

Here we go again, Fargo’s topping the lists, interesting though not at all surprising to me that volunteering and walking and biking trails are key factors. Fargo, life’s a beach at Sandbag Central had over 12,800 volunteers make over 2.4 … Continue reading

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Sandbag Central volunteers help celebrate St. Patty’s Day Parade

May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life’s passing seasons bring the best to you and yours! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Fargo’s 1st Hybrid buses glide on electric power and renewable fuels

Way to go Matbus! As buses deliver our fantastic flood volunteers to Fargo, life’s a beach at Sandbag Central and later to deploy sandbags, we’re upgrading our fleet. Thanks to all involved for your great work! Go green, ride with … Continue reading

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Fargo Commission approves further setbacks for buildings from rivers more Greenway

We made a big stride in improving land use and backing away from the rivers in Fargo tonight. The Fargo Commission passed my motion from last fall to extend building setbacks 450′ from the center or 100′ from any floodway, … Continue reading

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West Fargo Packers ROCK!! They tie bags high and let them fly!

Sandbag Central is running now from 8 – 6 pm Mon – Fri.  We’re hoping to reach our goal this week in time to party for St. Patty’s Day Parade in Downtown Fargo this Saturday!! Thanks and congratulations to the … Continue reading

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Ahoy Matey!! Hankinson Pirates arrive at Fargo, life’s a beach at Sandbag Central

Thanks and congratulations to the over 10,000 volunteers that have made over 2 million bags!!   We’re not making bags Saturday to give volunteers and our fantastic staff at Fargo, life’s a beach at Sandbag Central a well deserved breather … Continue reading

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2 million bags deserves a breather thanks to all the fantastic volunteers!

Thanks and congratulations to the over 10,000 volunteers that have made over 2 million bags!!   We’re not making bags Saturday to give volunteers and our fantastic staff at Fargo, life’s a beach at Sandbag Central a well deserved breather … Continue reading

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2 million bags! Take a breather and see you next week!

Thanks and congratulations to the over 10,000 volunteers that have made over 2 million bags!!   We’re not making bags Saturday to give volunteers and our fantastic staff at Fargo, life’s a beach at Sandbag Central a well deserved breather … Continue reading

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