Topic: Fargo

Life Sentences: Literary Judgments and Accounts

In 'Life Sentences,' author and critic William H. Gass entrances the reader with his lilting prose and skilled literary criticism.

Mortgage deal: Banks impeded probe, HUD says

Mortgage deal has forced banks to pay $25 billion, mostly to current and former homeowners. But in the run-up to the mortgage deal, banks delayed handing over foreclosure documents and prevented federal investigators from interviewing employees, the Department of Housing and Urban Development says. 

Wells Fargo fees pop up in six more states

Wells Fargo fees of $7 per month already being applied to checking accounts in 23 states. To avoid Wells Fargo fees, customers must have minimum balance or direct deposit of their paychecks.

Super Tuesday mystery: Will Ron Paul win his first state?

Super Tuesday could hand Ron Paul his first victory of the GOP presidential campaign. North Dakota presents the most fertile ground, with its caucus format and independent streak. Other promising turf: Alaska and Idaho.

Super Tuesday 101: Who’s ahead where

Ten states are holding presidential primaries or caucuses Tuesday – and many Republicans are hoping the results begin to bring an unusually volatile primary season to a close.

Here’s what to look for Tuesday night, state by state:

What's next for Occupy Wall Street? Activists target foreclosure crisis.

As the protest movement heads into spring, Occupy Wall Street activists are interrupting foreclosure auctions and helping families re-occupy their homes.

Credit cards: How high does your card rank?

Credit card companies are getting higher marks from consumers, according to a J.D Power study.

10 things I didn't know about Mickey Mantle

Here are 10 interesting facts that I didn't know about Mickey Mantle but learned from reading “The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America’s Childhood," by Jane Leavy.

Red River floods fields, but US farmers ready

Red River: Every year, farmers in the valley all but halt deliveries of stored crops to handling facilities due to muddy or flooded yards and roads.

Quality of life will rise as more people flock to cities

Urban capitalist growth will improve life expectancy, literacy, and well-being during the 21st century.

Urban economics: Superstar cities vs. 'mellow' cities

Do smaller urban centers promise a better life than a congested megalopolis?

Look to can-do governors for ideas on jobs and economy

In November, 37 states will elect governors, and there's really only one issue that will sway voters' choices: how to boost jobs with economic growth.

Tornadoes rip through Minnesota; 3 dead, dozens injured.

Tornadoes hit Minnesota on Thursday. Three people are reported dead while dozens were injured by the twisters.

Minnesota tornadoes kill 3, injure dozens

Minnesota tornadoes on Thursday were responsible for at least 3 deaths and dozens of injuries.

Bringing morality to Wall Street

Groups push not only for stronger regulation of Wall Street banks, but a greater emphasis on ethical business practices.

Miles of sandbags stand ready to fight Red River floods

Fargo officials and residents were on the brink of declaring victory as sandbags and dikes are expected to hold back the Red River.

What Fargo, N.D., goes through to contain Red River flooding

Residents and officials in Fargo, N.D., have sand-bagging and levy-building down to an art form. Their handiwork is again on display as they warily watch the Red River, expected to crest Sunday.

Fargo flooding turns farms into lakes

The Red River hasn't even crested yet but some areas near Fargo are already under floodwater.

Bloated Red River rising but some in Fargo won't leave despite floods

On Sunday, the Red River is expected to crest up to 20 feet above the flood stage in Fargo.

What's behind record flood predictions?

Heavy autumn rains, a wet winter, and an El Niño-induced wet spring could bring record floods to parts of the US, forecasters say.

Home values rise in 30 cities: Is your city one of them?

New survey shows 30 cities saw home prices rise in the third quarter.

Make way for the micro mobiles

US automakers think small in a downsized economy.