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Sanford Health named new title sponsor of Fargo Marathon

Sanford Health named new title sponsor of Fargo Marathon

FARGO, N.D. — When you see or hear about the Fargo Marathon this year, you may notice something different. Fargo Marathon is proud to announce Sanford Health as the new title sponsor of the series of races happening May 14-19, 2018. “Sanford’s commitment to our community and the region, makes this a great partnership and […]
Nadine Aljets 3 min read
Sanford Thief River Falls Wellness Center open house

Sanford Thief River Falls Wellness Center open house

Sanford Thief River Falls unveils new spaces
Rachel Nelson 2 min read
Augustana football player overcomes challenges

Augustana football player overcomes challenges

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Football, a beautiful collage of controlled chaos unreplicated in any other game. The players who choose this path respect the prepossessing dance between competitive violence and inevitable injury. For Augustana University left tackle Sam Lee, the word “injury” never derailed his pursuit to play collegiate football at a high level. Lee […]
Chad Curry 11 min read
Good gear, smart layers key to cold weather training

Good gear, smart layers key to cold weather training

Learn proper layering to keep up your workout routine year-round
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 3 min read
Sports medicine: Your key to a healthy, active lifestyle

Sports medicine: Your key to a healthy, active lifestyle

'We all want our kids to be successful and the best they can be, but that also involves balance.'
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 6 min read
NHL’s Cullen and Stanley Cup visit Fargo children’s hospital

NHL’s Cullen and Stanley Cup visit Fargo children’s hospital

It was a great day in Fargo as three-time Stanley Cup winner Matt Cullen brought the Stanley Cup filled with donuts to Sanford Children’s Hospital. Kids who were staying in the hospital had a chance to see the Cup and have their photo taken with it. The event took place in Cully’s Kids Cabin, a […]
Nadine Aljets 3 min read
Sioux Falls 11-year-old is triathlon national champion

Sioux Falls 11-year-old is triathlon national champion

WALL LAKE, S.D. — Evan Mahrous switches gears flawlessly. He has to. Any stumble in transitioning from the bike to his running shoes costs him time. Today, on a breezy, sunny day at Wall Lake Park, no movement of Evan’s is wasted. With a head full of golden locks, Oakley sunglasses covering the sharp focus […]
Paul Heinert 3 min read
High schools go above and beyond to ensure athlete safety

High schools go above and beyond to ensure athlete safety

“Whenever we say, ‘They can’t practice’ or ‘They can’t play,’ there is never an argument."
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 4 min read
Should your baby wear shoes?

Should your baby wear shoes?

Going shoeless can help children develop and improve walking skills
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 4 min read
Veteran athlete finds rewards in aggressive therapy

Veteran athlete finds rewards in aggressive therapy

Recovering from a surgery rarely goes as expected. In aging bodies, the recovery process combining with general wear can result in a humbling experience, with more challenges than expected. John Fountain, a retired anesthesiologist and former collegiate athlete, discovered just that after his partial knee replacement in August 2015. Fountain, a novelist and sports enthusiast […]
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 6 min read