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Minnesota ACT Scores Outperform Participating States

About 95% of Minnesota's graduating seniors took the test.

MINNEAPOLIS–Minnesota hangs on to its top spot for student scores on the ACT college entrance exam in states where nearly all high school seniors take the test. According to test results released Wednesday, Minnesota students had a composite score of 21.4 out of a possible 36. It’s about the same as last year’s state average when students scored 21.3. The…

Aspen Dental Gives Veterans Free Dental Care

Their Day of Service is Part of their Healthy Mouth Movement

FARGO, N.D. — Nearly 500 Aspen Dental locations across the country, including the one in Fargo, gave veterans free dental exams and treatment. This is the fifth year Aspen Dental has held the Day of Service as part of their Healthy Mouth Movement. Many veterans struggle to get dental care when they need it. The Aspen Dental team says this is…

New Dental Office Opens in Horace

Maple Family Dental celebrates is grand opening in Horace

HORACE, N.D. — The Horace community could see a few more pearly whites as they welcome a new dentist office.  Maple Family Dental celebrated their grand opening this morning. Bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals and a gyro-sphere were set out for family fun. Staff gave tours of their x-ray and exam rooms giving potential patrons a behind-the-scenes look at…

Early Screening for Prostate Cancer Key to Survival

All men are encouraged to begin screening after turning 50

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer for men and it’s a highly survivable disease if caught early. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 90 percent of those diagnosed with prostate cancer will survive if it’s caught early. Since preventing prostate cancer is not possible, catching the disease early is vital part in survival….