Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN

Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN

Table of Contents 2-3 Local Area Events 4 Residential Services 5 Cass County, ND History 6-7 Cass County, ND Communities 8 Clay County, MN History 9 Clay County, MN Communities 14-15 Parks & Recreation 16-17 Local Area Attractions 18-19 Minnesota Hunting Seasons 20 North Dakota Hunting Seasons 21 DNR License Centers 22-23 Minnesota Fishing Seasons 30 Local Area Bicycle Trails 31 Cass County, ND Snowmobile Trails 31 Clay County, MN Snowmobile Trails Scan the QR Codes to go to the individual county pages. Cass County Clay County

Local Area Events JANUARY Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast North Fargo Rumble on the Red Wrestling Championships Fargo Radio Fargo/Moorhead Bridal Show Fargo Tjugonde Knut Fargo Red River Valley Coin Show Fargo FEBRUARY Monster Jam Fargo Winterfest Dog Sled Rides South Fargo Ronald McDonald Sweetheart Ball Fargo Pancake Karnival Fargodome International Figure Skating Classic Moorhead Nordic Gala Moorhead Miniature Aircraft Model Show Fargo Polarfest Hitterdal Fargo Winter Bluesfest Fargo Butterfly Ball Father/Daughter Prom Fargo RV, Home & Garden Show Fargo The American Heart Ball Moorhead MARCH RRV Sportsmen s Show Fargo Youth Ice Fishing Derby Fargo Spring Craft Show Moorhead Hunt of a Lifetime Banquet Fargo Fargo Ice Revue St. Patrick s Day Parade Fargo Celtic Festival Moorhead Fargo Film Festival Moorhead Ice Show Antique & Collectible Show Moorhead PRCA Championship Rodeo Fargo Bacon & Beer Festival Fargo APRIL Area-Wide Rummage Sales Barnesville Core Con Fargo Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes Fargo Sons of Norway Easter Buffet Dinner North Fargo Fargo Holistic Expo Fargo One Act Festival Concordia College Valley Earth Week Green Expo AT Expo Fargo MAY Kite Day Fargo Canadian Snowbirds Over Wahpeton Airshow Fargo Parade of Homes Fargo/Moorhead Johnson s Barn Dance Arthur Fargo Zombie Pub Crawl Fargo JUNE BMX Clinic Fargo Tuff Enuf to Ride Pink Fargo Classic Music Festival Fargo Ribfest Fargo Community Block Party Fargo HERO Bash Fargo Corks & Canvas Walk Fargo Busch Light Softball Classic Fargo WMCA Chase Race Fargo Golf for Kids Sake Fargo Wine & Roses Fundraiser Fargo Midwest Kids Fest Fargo ND Tour DeCure Fargo Relay for Life Fargo NDSU Bison Art Gala Fargo Zombie Prom Fargo Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival Moorhead JULY Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Barnesville Viking Village Moorhead Moorhead Parks & Recreation Neighborhood Park Party Red River Valley Fair West Fargo Fargo s Downtown Street Fair Third Thursday in Downtown Fargo USA Wrestling Tournament Fargo Blues Festival Fargo Clay County Fair Barnesville Red River Valley Fair West Fargo AUGUST Labor Day Weekend Celebration Fargo River Arts Moorhead Potato Days Festival Barnesville Turkey Days Ulen Third Thursday in Downtown Fargo Midwest Waterfowl Festival Fargo Pioneer Days at Bonanzaville West Fargo Fargo AirSho Fargo Wine & Grape Harvest Festival Buffalo Island Park Craft Show Fargo Cass County Summerfest Casselton Horace Bean Days SEPTEMBER Big Iron Moorhead Greater Moorhead Days National Muffler s Cruisin Broadway Fargo Western Minnesota Stream Thresher s Reunion Rollag Fargo Fest Fargo Harwood Community Days West Fest West Fargo OCTOBER Fall Home Show Fargo FMVA s Studio Crawl Fargo Antique & Collectible Show Moorhead Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale Moorhead NOVEMBER Holiday Lights Parade Moorhead Church Bazaar Moorhead Antique & Collectible Show Moorhead DECEMBER North Dakota Ag Show Fargo Santa Fly-In Fargo Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis Fargo Classic Film Festival Fargo Holly Jolly Zoo Days Fargo Sleigh Rides Fargo Gun Show West Fargo 2 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide www.lincolnmarketing.us - 3

Residential Services Cass County History CASS COUNTY, ND Assessor...(701) 241-5616 Attorney...241-5850 Auditor/Treasurer...241-5600 Extension Services...241-5700 Highway Department...298-2370 Recorder...241-5620 Sheriff...241-5800 Veterans Services...241-5746 CLAY COUNTY, MN Administration...(218) 299-5002 Assessor...299-5017 Attorney...299-5035 Auditor...299-5006 Court Administration...299-5056 Highway Department...299-5099 Human Resources...299-5002 Recorder...299-5031 Sheriff...299-5151 Treasurer...299-5011 Veterans Services...299-5002 4 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide Cass County was established in 1873 and named for George Washington Cass, a railroad executive. Fargo was selected as the county seat and the rich, fertile soil of the Red River Valley drew settlers that established homesteads. Fargo was selected as the county seat and hotels, churches, schools and a variety of businesses were quickly constructed. Early industry was dominated by agriculture as residents farmed and shipped wheat. By 1910 its population had reached 33,935 and the area continued to develop. In 1950 its population had reached 58,877 and the area continued to grow. Today Cass County is home to approximately 149,778 residents. ALICE pop. 50 AMENIA pop. 89 ARGUSVILLE pop. 134 ARTHUR pop. 378 AYR pop. 22 BRIARWOOD pop. 82 BUFFALO pop. 190 CASSELTON pop. 2,329 DAVENPORT pop. 251 FARGO (COUNTY SEAT) pop. 105,549 FRONTIER pop. 261 GARDNER pop. 85 GRANDIN pop. 166 HARWOOD pop. 718 HORACE pop. 2,430 HUNTER pop. 304 KINDRED pop. 692 LEONARD pop. 249 MAPLETON pop. 762 NORTH RIVER pop. 62 OXBOW pop. 238 PAGE pop. 205 PRAIRIE ROSE pop. 74 REILE S ACRES pop. 285 TOWER CITY pop. 241 WEST FARGO pop. 25,830 *Populations are approximate. www.lincolnmarketing.us - 5

Cass County Communities Casselton Casselton was established in 1873 as rail lines were constructed throughout the area and the community was originally known by a variety of names until a rail station was constructed in 1876 and the area was recognized as Casston. Its name was changed again in 1876 to Casselton as its first post office was established. By 1880 its population had reached 376 and Casselton was incorporated. Today Casselton is home to approximately 2,329 residents. FARGO (COUNTY SEAT) Fargo, originally known as Centralia, was established in 1871 as a stopping place for steamboat travelers. Settlers arrived to stake land claims and the community began to progress as rail lines were constructed. Centralia was renamed Fargo in honor of railroad director and cofounder of the Wells Fargo Express Company, William G. Fargo and the community was selected as the county seat. Fertile soil continued to attract new residents and by 1892 its population reached over 8,000. Fire destroyed the area the following year, but Fargo was quickly rebuilt. The community is now recognized as an educational, manufacturing and cultural hub for the area with three universities located within city limits. Today Fargo is home to approximately 105,549 residents. HARWOOD Harwood was established in 1881 and named in honor of A.J. Harwood, a local land developer and banker. Streets were platted the following year and by 1884 its population had reached 200. By 1890 the community housed grain elevators, a hotel, lumberyard, dance hall and a variety of businesses. Harwood continued to thrive and was incorporated in 1978. Today Harwood is home to approximately 718 residents. KINDRED Kindred was first settled in 1871 and the community was named after local landowner William Kindred. Many settlers were of Norwegian descent and the Kindred was therefore known as a second Norway. A post office was established in 1874 and a general store, bank and school soon followed. The community was nearly destroyed by fire in 1901, but residents rebuilt resiliently. Today Kindred is home to approximately 692 residents. MAPLETON First known as Maple River, Mapleton was settled in 1870 and a post office was established in 1875 with Mrs. Mary Bishop serving as its first postmaster. Early industry was led by agriculture as many residents farmed wheat and by 1884 Mapleton was incorporated. The community rivaled Fargo in size during the 1880s as it was a prime area to raise families, however as development slowed, growth began to slow. Today Mapleton is home to approximately 762 residents. WEST FARGO In 1872 railroad expansion in the area allowed for development and West Fargo was first known as Haggart. Early businesses included a hotel, general store and a post office and by 1925 the community was renamed West Fargo. The nearby communities of Southwest Fargo and Riverside were consolidated to form present-day West Fargo and in 1986 voters elected the first female mayor, Florenz Bjornson, who held office until 2002. Today West Fargo is home to approximately 25,830 residents. HORACE Horace was founded in 1882 as the railroad was constructed. Access to water attracted many residents and the community began to grow. In 1950 its population reached 150 and the area continued to develop. The community is now one of the fastest growing communities in North Dakota due to its close proximity to Fargo with a current population growth over 150%. Today Horace is home to approximately 2,430 residents. 6 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide www.lincolnmarketing.us - 7

Clay County History Clay County Communities BARNESVILLE Attracted to the rich, fertile soil, Barnesville was settled in 1877 as rail lines were constructed. The community was named in honor of George I. Barnes, a local store owner, and in 1882 streets were platted by Peter E. Thompson. Early industry was dominated by agriculture and by 1890 its population had reached 1,069. Today Barnesville is home to approximately 2,308 residents. DILWORTH First known as Richardson, Dilworth was settled in 1883 and the community was renamed in honor of Joseph Dilworth, a railroad director and coffee importer. Railroad expansion allowed for growth and by 1910 the area housed a lumberyard, general stores, hotels, a post office and its population neared 500. Today Dilworth is home to approximately 3,677 residents. GLYNDON Glyndon was established in 1872 and named in honor of deaf poet Laura Redden Searing s pseudonym, Howard Glyndon. The first post office was founded that same year with Stiles R. Nettleton serving as its postmaster. The community was incorporated in 1881 and continued to develop as the railroad was constructed. Today Glyndon is home to approximately 1,155 residents. Clay County was first known as Breckenridge County, named in honor of John C. Breckenridge as the area was established in 1858. Due to Breckenridge s pro-southern stance during the Civil War, the county was renamed in honor of Senator Henry Clay in 1862. Fertile soil and access to the Red River attracted many settlers and Moorhead was selected as the county seat. By 1910 its population had reached 19,640 and Clay County continued to grow. By 1950 its population had reached 30,363 and the area continued to develop. Today Clay County is home to approximately 58,999 residents. BARNESVILLE pop. 2,308 COMSTOCK pop. 117 DILWORTH pop. 3,677 FELTON pop. 201 GEORGETOWN pop. 128 GLYNDON pop. 1,155 HAWLEY pop. 1,874 HITTERDAL pop. 199 MOORHEAD (COUNTY SEAT) pop. 36,012 SABIN pop. 441 ULEN pop. 560 *Populations are approximate. 8 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide HAWLEY Settled in 1871, Hawley was originally recognized as Bethel until it was renamed in honor of railroad officer Thomas Hawley Canfield. Canfield platted streets and businesses and a school were established to meet the growing needs of its residents. Today Hawley is home to approximately 1,874 residents. MOORHEAD (COUNTY SEAT) Settled in the 1870s, Moorhead was named after William G. Moorhead, railroad director and the community was incorporated in 1881. The area quickly became a trading center due to its proximity to the Red River and was selected as the county seat. Early industry was led by agriculture as the fertile soil allowed for crop diversity and at one point Moorhead was known as Sin City, as it housed over 100 bars. Today Moorhead is home to approximately 36,012 residents. www.lincolnmarketing.us - 9

Twentieth Century Vikings Bob Asp, a Moorhead middle school counselor and carpenter, turned his hobby into a historical achievement for his town. During his hospital stay to recover from a broken leg, he passed the time reading about Norwegian history. He was especially intrigued by Viking dragon ships, and decided to build a replica for a voyage of his own. In 1972, he began his project by chopping down oak trees for building material along the Red River and in Alvarado and Oslo, Minnesota. He consulted with nautical and historical societies in America and Norway, and drew up his blueprint for a Gokstad Viking Ship. In 1973, Hawley leased out an old potato warehouse to house the ship s construction until its launch. One year after Asp began crafting his ship, he was diagnosed with leukemia. However, he did not give up on his plans, and continued building throughout his chemotherapy. When the ship neared completion in 1978, the Hawley community hosted several fundraisers to help and attracted volunteers. In 1980 the Viking ship was complete! Asp died of a second broken leg and leukemia complications the following year. However, his passion for learning and his impressive ship lived on. The Hjemkomst, or Homecoming, brought thousands of community members and other enthusiasts together, and would sail all the way to Norway in 1982. Read more about the Hjemkomst at http://www.hawley.govoffice.com, and see the impressive Viking ship for yourself at Hjemkomst Center, located at 202 First Avenue North in Moorhead. Ancient GPS For centuries, Georgetown s central landmark was a famous Old Oak Tree. According to Georgetown City s website, the tree marked the site of Old Georgetown. It was a huge oak with low hanging branches. The tree was a permanent road map for the Hudson s Bay settlers in those early years. In addition to helping residents navigate, it also helped Native American tribes define their territory and keep the peace: The road into the village went on either side of this tree. It established the boundary line for nine Indian tribes to avoid encroachment upon one another s hunting grounds (ci.georgetown.mn.us). Who knew a tree could be such an effective pacifist? The tree died in 1911, and is marked and commemorated by a rock carving at Hudson s Bay Post. What landmarks keep you grounded and help you find your way? Submit a photo and description of your landmark for a chance to be published in our upcoming guides! Send your name, phone number, email address, and submission to: info@lincolnmarketing.us 10 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide Area Trivia/Fun Facts Clay County was originally named Breckenridge County, after John C. Breckenridge, who served as Vice President of the United States from 1857 to 1861. The name was changed after Breckenridge sided with the Confederacy during the Civil War. The new name Clay County is in honor of Henry Clay, a lawyer, senator, and orator nicknamed The Great Pacificator. Cass County was named after George Washington Cass, president of the Northern Pacific Railway, which played a big role in attracting settlers to the Midwest. The first Dilworth settlers loved their coffee! They named their city after Joseph Dislworth, a coffee importer who directed the Northern Pacific Railroad from 1875 to 1881. In 1893, ashes dumped behind a store were carried off by the wind, igniting a devastating fire that burned down thirty-one blocks of downtown Fargo. The town was extremely resilient. Just one year after the fire, over two hundred and forty-six new buildings were complete. Ted Fujita, inventor of the Fujita tornado scale, developed his influential theories about wall clouds and tail clouds based on photos of a violent tornado in Fargo and Moorhead that took place in 1957. Did You Dane Boedigheimer, creator of The Annoying Orange, an internet sensation, is from Harwood. Know..? Photo - Courtesy of Vern Whitten The Pioneer Prairie Home Cemetery in Moorhead inspired the title of the popular radio show A Prairie Home Companion. Barnesville hosts an annual potato-themed festival called Potato Days. www.lincolnmarketing.us - 11

Tornado Safety Precautions: Know where you can take shelter in seconds. Have a place, everyone knows, to go to after the storm has passed. Flying Debris is the biggest danger during a tornado. Your shelter space should have mattresses or thick blankets around, to protect yourselves. Do Not Open Your Windows to try & equalize the pressure. This only makes it easier for debris to injure you. Also, Stay Away From Windows! Things to Look and Listen For: Constant rotation of the clouds base. Flying/Rotating Debris under the cloud. Tornados Don t Always have a visible funnel. Heavy Rain or Hail followed by either by an eerie Calm in the storm or Rapid wind changes & shifts. Listen for loud, continuous rumbling with no breaks in it like thunder. Lightning Distance Tracker You can figure out how far away the lightning is from you like this... Count the seconds inbetween the flash of lightning & the crack of thunder. Divide the number of seconds by 5 & you have your distance in miles. 0 seconds 5 seconds 0 miles 1.08 miles Do Not 20 seconds 4.35 miles 12 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide 60 seconds 13.06 miles Open Your Windows! Productivity Tips Get up earlier Some of the most successful people in the world start their days before 6 a.m. It may be hard at first, but you can start by waking up 15 minutes earlier and gradually increase the time from there. Soon enough you will be awake and getting things done before most people are out of bed. That will allow you a head start on everybody else. Start with me time First thing in the morning go through all of your social media posts, respond to all of the little things that others need you to so they can get to work and set up a schedule for the rest of your day. Getting organized in the morning will help the rest of the day go smoother. Sleep well While waking up early is important, so is going to bed early. The bare minimum a person needs to sleep is 7-8 hours at a time to stay healthy. You will be able to think more clearly and make better decisions if you have a good night s sleep. Use time-blocking Take your to-do list and block off a time to get each item done. Make sure all of your desktop, online, mobile, and physical calendar s are in sync. You want to be on the same page with all your devices. Once you have the time set aside to accomplish a task do not get distracted. If turning off your phone and locking yourself in a room is what it takes, then do that! Use checklists If you are operating under a deadline or you have a lot of tasks to accomplish, a checklist will help you keep you focused and on track. Schedule breaks Taking breaks is important because it allows your body and mind to get organized. If you schedule your breaks regularly it allows your mind to structure your day better. It would be hard for most people to do but if you can take a 10-20 minute power nap right after lunch it may help you feel energized and refreshed! Clear your clutter It is important to keep a clean work station because order will help your mind focus on accomplishing your goals. Even if it looks like a mess to others having a place for everything will help anybody focus and be more productive. Get Fit Being in shape and exercising regularly will help keep you energized throughout the day. www.lincolnmarketing.us - 13

Parks & Recreation 5TH AVE. MINI PARK 20th St. & 5th Ave. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 10TH AVE. MINI PARK 25th St. & 10th Ave. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 23RD ST. MINI PARK 23rd St. & 3rd Ave S Fargo (701) 241-1353 AIRPORT PARK 1801 23rd Ave. N Fargo (701) 241-8168 ALLYSON PARKWAY 4320 3rd St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 ALM PARK 1300 Elm St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 ANGELAS PARK 4121 2nd St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 ARBOR PARK 530 30th St. N Moorhead (218) 299-5340 ARROWHEAD PARK 2600 6th Ave. N Moorhead (218) 299-5340 BELSLY PARK 3500 12th St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 BENNETT PARK 312 17th St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 BOLER PARK 1734 34th St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 BRIDGEVIEW HOMESTEAD PARK 1002 7th St. N Moorhead (218) 299-5340 BRUNSDALE PARK 1702 27th Ave. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 BUFFALO RIVER STATE PARK 565 155th St. S Glyndon (218) 498-2124 BULAND PARK 1801 13th Ave. N Moorhead (218) 299-5340 BURDICK PARK 1550 South River Rd. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 CASS COUNTY CAMPSITE 1201 Main Ave. W West Fargo (701) 282-2200 CENTENNIAL ATHLETIC COMPLEX & DOG PARK 2600 15th Ave. N Moorhead (218) 299-5340 DAVY-MEMORIAL RIVERFRONT 210 8th St. N Moorhead (218) 299-5340 DAVY PARK 301 3rd Ave. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 DIKE EAST 100 2nd St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 DIKE WEST & SKATE PARK 310 4th St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 DILL HILL 653 7th Ave. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 DISCOVERY PARK 1717 40th Ave. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 ED CLAPP PARK 2801 32nd Ave. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 ELEPHANT PARK 100 19th Ave. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 EVERGREEN MEADOWS 3801 41st Ave. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 FARGO PARK DISTRICT 701 Main Ave. Fargo (701) 241-1353 FIVE NINE PARK 412 9th St. N Moorhead (218) 299-5340 FOX RUN 32nd St. & 42nd Ave. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 FRIENDSHIP PARK 2nd St. & 26th Ave. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 GOOSEBERRY MOUND PARK 100 22nd Ave. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 GREENFIELDS PARK 52nd Ave. & University Dr. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 HAMPTON PARK 32nd Ave. & 23rd St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 HANSMANN PARK 1320 12th Ave. N Moorhead (218) 299-5340 HOLM PARK 194 Woodcrest Dr. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 HORIZON SHORES PARK 3701 Ridgewood Blvd. Moorhead (218) 299-5340 ISLAND PARK 616 1st Ave. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 IWEN PARK 1209 52nd Ave. S Fargo (701 241-1353 JEFFERSON WEST PARK 5th Ave. & 21st St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 JOHNSON FARMS 360 15th St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 JOHNSON PARK 11th Ave. & 15th St. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 KNAPP PARK 525 6th St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 LAMB PARK 1325 14th Ave. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 LEMKE PARK 1807 16th St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 LEWIS & CLARK PARK 1729 16th St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 LINCOLN PARK 2120 9th St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 LINDENWOOD PARK 1712 5th St. S Fargo (701) 232-3897 LIONS CONSERVANCY PARK 4150 University Dr. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 LONGFELLOW PARK 20 29th Ave. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 M.B. JOHNSON PARK 3601 11th St. N Moorhead (218) 299-5340 MADISON PARK & POOL 1040 29th St. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 MATSON MEMORIAL FIELD 1010 13th Ave. N Moorhead (218) 299-5340 MCCORMICK PARK 2101 9th Ave. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 MCKINLEY PARK 2950 8th St. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 MEADOW CREEK PARK 4800 Meadow Creek Fargo (701) 241-1353 METRO RECREATION CENTER 3110 Main Ave. Fargo (701) 241-1353 MILWAUKEE TRAIL MINI PARK #1 3601 17th St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 MILWAUKEE TRAIL MINI PARK #2 3719 17th St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 MILWAUKEE TRAIL MINI PARK #3 3931 17th St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 MOORHEAD MUNICIPAL POOL 800 19th St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 MOORHEAD PARK DISTRICT & SPORTS CENTER 324 24th St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 MORNINGSIDE PARK 455 Oakway Moorhead (218) 299-5340 NEW REGION PARK & ATHLETIC COMPLEX 2000 40th Ave. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 NORTH BROADWAY PARK 1052 36th Ave. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 NORTH OAKS PARK 2881 Lilac Ln. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 NORTHEAST PARK 1817 8th Ave. N Moorhead (218) 299-5340 NORTHFIELDS PARK 7300 27th St. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 OAK CREEK PARK 4403 25th St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 OAK GROVE PARK 170 Maple St. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 OSGOOD PARK 5400 44th Ave. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 OXBOW PARK 1650 Elm St. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 POINTE WEST PARK 3331 42nd St. W Fargo (701) 241-1353 PONTE S PARK 1533 River Rd. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 QUEENS PARK 3201 20th St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 RABANUS PARK 4315 18th Ave. SW Fargo (701) 241-1353 RIDGEWOOD PARK 3101 Ridgewood Blvd. Moorhead (218) 299-5340 RIVER OAKS PARK 100 River Oaks Point Moorhead (218) 299-5340 RIVERSIDE GARDENS 345 2nd St. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 RIVERVIEW ESTATES PARK 3801 5th St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 RIVERWOOD PARK 4701 Co. Rd. 31 N Fargo (701) 241-1353 ROBERT A. FOGEL RIPARIAN FOREST 50th Ave. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 ROMKEY PARK 900 19th St. S Moorhead (218) 299-5340 ROOSEVELT PARK 1220 9th St. N Fargo (701) 241-1353 SILVERLEAF PARK 5755 27th St. S Fargo (701) 241-1353 14 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide www.lincolnmarketing.us - 15

Area Attractions ACRES OF TERROR 18 Hwy. 18 S Fargo (701) 282-3805 FARGO MOORHEAD COMMUNITY THEATRE 333 4th St. S Fargo (701) 235-6778 NORTHPORT RED RIVER LANES 707 28th Ave. N Fargo (701) 235-1171 SKATELAND SKATE CENTER 3302 Interstate Blvd. S Fargo (701) 235-0555 ADVENTURES SHOOTING SPORTS OF FARGO 4333 167th Ave. SE Horace (701) 282-3805 FARGO THEATRE 314 Broadway Ave. N Fargo (701) 239-8385 PLAINS ART MUSEUM 704 1st Ave. N Fargo (701) 232-3821 SPARE TIME LANES 41 6th Ave. N Casselton (701) 347-5386 ALL STAR BOWL 309 17th St. N Moorhead (218) 233-2020 GALAXIE LANES 20063 Hwy. 34 Barnesville (218) 493-4422 RED RIVER VALLEY SPEEDWAY 1805 Main Ave. W West Fargo (701) 282-2200 SPIRITS LOUNGE & CASINO 3803 13th Ave. S Fargo (701) 277-7330 BLUE WOLF CASINO 3402 Interstate Blvd. S Fargo (701) 232-2019 GREAT NORTHERN REST & BREWERY 425 Broadway Ave. Fargo (701) 235-9707 RED RIVER ZOO 4220 21st Ave. S Fargo (701) 293-8043 TELEPHONE PIONEERS MUSEUM P.O. Box 719 West Fargo (701) 282-7298 BONANZAVILLE USA 1351 Main Ave. W Fargo (701) 282-2822 GLYNDON ROD & GUN CLUB 15305 60th Ave. S Glyndon (218) 498-2433 ROGER MARIS MUSEUM 3902 13th Ave. S Fargo (701) 282-2222 THUNDER ROAD 2902 Thunder Rd. S Fargo (701) 282-5151 CHILDRENS S MUSEUM - YUNKER FARM 1201 28th Ave. N Fargo (701) 232-6102 HARDWOOD PRAIRIE PLAYHOUSE 1201 28th Ave. N Fargo (701) 298-6807 ROURKE ART MUSEUM 512 Main Ave. Moorhead (218) 236-8861 VIKING SHIP PARK 212 1st Ave. N Moorhead (218) 299-5511 COURTNEY S COMEDY CLUB 600 30th Ave. S Moorhead (218) 287-7100 HAWLEY LANES 504 Main St. Hawley (218) 483-4880 SANTA VILLAGE 701 Main Ave. Fargo (701) 433-5361 VIKING SWORD MUSEUM 35 1st St. NW Moorhead (218) 233-4571 DINOSAURS & MORE, LLC 843 Homestead Ct. West Fargo (701) 277-0809 MARCUS SAFARI CINEMA 925 30th Ave. S Moorhead (218) 236-5240 FARGO AIR MUSEUM 1609 19th Ave. N Fargo (701) 293-8043 MOORHEAD COUNTRY CLUB 2101 River Dr. N Moorhead (218) 236-0100 FARGO BILLIARDS & GASTROPUB 3234 43rd St. S Fargo (701) 282-4268 MOORHEAD MEMORIAL GARDENS 56 11th St. N Moorhead (218) 233-4571 16 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide www.lincolnmarketing.us - 17

Hunting Seasons, MN For general information on firearm safety training call: 1 (888) 646-6367 or (651) 296-6157. Contact the MN DNR for specific zone areas/dates: Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll Free: 1 (888) 665-4236. You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses by phone: 1 (888) 665-4236. Small Game - Rabbits, Squirrels season 09/17/16-02/28/17 Raccoon, Red Fox, Gray Fox, Badger, Opossum (North) Hunting & Trapping 10/15/16-03/15/17 Raccoon, Red Fox, Gray Fox, Badger, Opossum (South) Hunting & Trapping 10/22/16-03/15/17 Furbearer Trapping - Beaver - south zone 10/29/16-05/15/17 Furbearer Trapping - Mink and Muskrat - north zone 10/29/16-02/28/17 Furbearer Trapping - Beaver - north zone 10/29/16-05/15/17 Furbearer Trapping - Mink and Muskrat-south zone 10/29/16-02/28/17 Goose-Spring Light Goose conservation action 03/01/17-04/30/17 Crow Hunting (2nd season) 03/01/17-03/31/17 Spring Turkey A season (lottery/surplus) 04/12/17-04/18/17 Spring Turkey B season (lottery/surplus) 04/19/17-04/25/17 Spring Turkey C season (hunter selected) 04/26/17-05/02/17 Spring Turkey D season (hunter selected) 05/03/17-05/09/17 Bear Hunt Lottery Deadline 05/05/17 Spring Turkey E season (hunter selected) 05/10/17-05/16/17 Spring Turkey F season (any unfilled license) 05/17/17-05/30/17 Elk Hunt Lottery Deadline 06/16/17 Bear Baiting start date 08/11/17 Camp Ripley Archery Hunt Application Deadline 08/18/17 Prairie Chicken Hunt Lottery Deadline 08/18/17 Crow Hunting (3rd season) 09/01/17-10/31/17 Mourning Dove season 09/01/17-11/09/17 Bear season 09/01/17-10/15/17 Snipe and Rail Hunting season 09/01/17-11/06/17 Early Canada Goose season 09/02/17-09/18/17 Antlerless Deer and Special Hunt Lottery Deadline 09/07/17 Youth Waterfowl Day - Tentative 09/09/17 Sandhill Crane season-nw zone-tentative 09/15/17-10/21/17 18 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide Small Game - Rabbits, Squirrels season 09/16/17-02/28/18 Deer Hunt - Archery season 09/16/17-12/31/17 Sharptailed Grouse season 09/16/17-11/30/17 Ruffed and Spruce Grouse, Hungarian Partridge season 09/16/17-01/01/18 Waterfowl season opener - Tentative 09/23/17 Take-a-Kid Hunting weekend 09/23/17-09/24/17 Woodcock season 09/23/17-11/06/17 Fall Turkey season 09/30/17-10/29/17 Prairie Chicken season 09/30/17-10/08/17 Raccoon, Red Fox, Gray Fox, Badger, Opossum (North) Hunting & Trapping 10/14/17-03/15/18 Pheasant season 10/14/17-01/01/18 Deer Hunt - Camp Ripley Archery Hunt - 1st season 10/19/17-10/20/17 Deer Hunt - Special Youth Deer season 10/19/17-10/22/17 Raccoon, Red Fox, Gray Fox, Badger, Opossum (South) Hunting & Trapping 10/21/17-03/15/18 Furbearer Trapping - Otter - South zone 10/28/17-01/07/18 Furbearer Trapping - Beaver - North zone 10/28/17-04/30/18 Furbearer Trapping - Beaver - South zone 10/28/17-04/30/18 Furbearer Trapping - Otter - North zone 10/28/17-01/07/18 Furbearer Trapping - Mink and Muskrat - North zone 10/28/17-02/28/18 Furbearer Trapping - Mink and Muskrat - South zone 10/28/17-02/28/18 Deer Hunt - Camp Ripley Archery Hunt - 2nd season 10/28/17-10/29/17 Deer Hunt - Firearm season - 100A 11/04/17-11/19/17 Deer Hunt - Firearm season - 200A and 300A 11/04/17-11/12/17 Deer Hunt - Firearm season - 300B 11/18/17-11/26/17 Bobcat - Hunting & Trapping-north of I-94 and US Hwy 10 only 11/25/17-01/07/18 Fisher and Pine Marten-north of I-94 and US Hwy 10 only 11/25/17-11/30/17 Deer Hunt - Muzzleloader season 11/25/17-12/10/17 Crow Hunting (4th season) 12/14/17-12/31/17 www.lincolnmarketing.us - 19

Hunting Seasons, ND For general information on firearm safety training call 1 (888) 646-6367 or (701) 328-6615. Contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department for specific zone areas: Online: www.gf.nd.gov, By Phone: (701) 328-6300. Turkey Fall/Regular: October 14 - TBD Spring/Regular: April 8 - May 14 Dove September 1 - TBD Pronghorn Bow: September 1 - TBD Regular: October 6 - TBD Mule and White-tailed Deer Bow: September 1 - TBD Gun: November 10 - TBD Muzzleloader: December 1 - TBD Mule and White-tailed Deer (Youth Season) September 15 - TBD Mountain Lion Early Season/Firearms, archery equipment: September 1 - TBD (Zone 1) Late Season/Firearms, archery equipment, and pursuing with dogs: November 21 - TBD (Zone 1) Conditional Season/Firearms and archery equipment: March 31 - TBD (Zone 1) Regular/Firearms and archery equipment. Beginning November 21, mountain lions may also be harvested by pursuing with dogs: September 2, 2016 - March 31, 2017 (Zone 2) Ring-necked Pheasants Regular: October 14 - TBD Youth: October 7 - TBD Sharptail Grouse, Hungarian Partridge, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel September 9- TBD Mink and Muskrat Trapping October 22, 2016 - May 10, 2017 Fox (Red and Gray) Regular/Firearms, traps, archery equipment, pursue with dogs: Open Year-Round Regular/Cable Devices: November 21, 2016 - March 15, 2017 Hunting at Any Hour/Firearms: November 21, 2016 - March 15, 2017 Ducks Regular - Resident Only: Low Plains Unit: September 23 - TBD High Plains Unit: September 23 - TBD Regular - Nonresident Only: Low Plains Unit: September 30 - TBD High Plains Unit: September 30 - TBD Regular - Resident Only: High Plains Unit: December 9 - TBD Canada Geese Early Season: August 14 - TBD Regular - Resident Only: September 23 - TBD Regular - Nonresident Only: September 23 - TBD *Contact the ND GFD for specific zone and season information by calling: 1 (888) 646-6367. DNR License Centers You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online:http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/agents.html Toll Free: 1-888-665-4236 Or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Clay County: BARNESVILLE BARNESVILLE TESORO 624 FRONT ST N BARNESVILLE, MN 56514 (218) 354-2601 CENEX GENERAL STORE 619 FRONT ST N BARNESVILLE, MN 56514 (218) 354-2139 DILWORTH WAL-MART SUPERCENTER #1627 415 34TH STREET N DILWORTH, MN 56529 (218) 233-9822 CASEY S GENERAL STORE #3362 1 CENTER AVE E DILWORTH, MN 56529 (218) 233-3846 FELTON FELTON COUNTRY STORE 102 7TH ST FELTON, MN 56536 (218) 494-3600 GLYNDON OASIS C STORE 321 4TH ST N HAWLEY, MN 56549 (218) 498-0786 HAWLEY KIRKS SUPER STOP BP 1014 HOBART ST HAWLEY, MN 56549 (218) 483-4770 MOORHEAD CASEY S GENERAL STORE #3361 203 21ST ST S MOORHEAD, MN 56560 (218) 233-4409 HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #415 3475 28TH AVE S MOORHEAD, MN 56560 (218) 233-0850 HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #122 1501 11TH ST N MOORHEAD, MN 56560 (218) 233-7385 SCHEELS ALL SPORTS 505 CENTER AVE MOORHEAD, MN 56560 (218) 233-2751 STOP-N-GO #433 1702 30TH AVE S MOORHEAD, MN 56560 (218) 236-4826 STOP-N-GO #437 203 21ST ST S MOORHEAD, MN 56560 (218) 233-4409 ULEN WEST CENTRAL C STORE 205 1ST ST SW ULEN, MN 56585 (218) 596-8828vv 20 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide www.lincolnmarketing.us - 21

Fishing seasons, MN Bowfishing - 2016 season 04/30/16-02/26/17 Bullhead, Redhorse, other rough fish Spearing - 2016 season 04/30/16-02/19/17 Sucker Spearing - 2016 season 04/30/16-02/26/17 Stream Trout (Winter) SE - 2017 season Catch and Release season only. Dodge, Goodhue, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties only. 01/01/17-04/14/17 Trout in lakes - Winter (outside or partly outside the BWCA) 01/14/17-03/31/17 Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass - 2017 early Catch and Release season Only -South and West of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls except Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County 05/13/17-05/26/17 Lake Trout (summer) 05/13/17-10/01/17 Smallmouth Bass - 2017 Catch and Release season only - South and West of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls except Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County 09/11/17-02/25/18 Stream Trout (Fall) SE - 2017 season Catch and Release season only 09/15/17-10/15/17 Walleye, sauger, northern pike - 2016 season 05/14/16-02/26/17 Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass - 2016 season - North and East of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County 05/14/16-02/26/17 Largemouth Bass - 2016 season -South and West of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls except Pelican and Ash Lakes in St. Louis County 05/28/16-02/26/17 Smallmouth Bass - 2016 Catch and Release season only (statewide) 09/12/16-02/26/17 Dark House Spearing - 2016 season 11/15/16-02/26/17 Lake and Stream Trout - Winter (entirely within the BWCA)-2017 season 12/31/16-03/31/17 Flathead Catfish 04/01/17-11/30/17 Stream Trout in streams, except SE 04/15/17-10/01/17 Stream Trout in streams SE - Dodge, Goodhue, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties only. 04/15/17-09/14/17 Walleye, sauger, northern pike 05/13/17-02/25/18 Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass - North and East of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County 05/13/17-02/25/18 Largemouth Bass - South and West of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls except Pelican and Ash Lakes in St. Louis County 05/27/17-02/25/18 Smallmouth Bass - South and West of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls except Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County 05/27/17-09/10/17 Muskellunge (Muskie) 06/03/17-12/01/17 Lake and Stream Trout - Winter (entirely within the BWCA)-2018 season 12/30/17-04/01/18 Trout in lakes - Winter (outside or partly outside the BWCA) - 2018 season 01/13/18-04/01/18 *Contact the MN DNR for specific zone information/dates by calling: 1 (888) 646-6367 or go to www.dnr.state.mn.us Common Fish Species 22 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide www.lincolnmarketing.us - 23

Boating Safety Operating Watercraft Follow these guidelines to help prevent and prepare for capsizing, swamping, or someone falling overboard. Make sure that you and your passengers are wearing lifejackets while the boat is moving. Attach the ignition safety lanyard to your wrist, clothes, or life jacket. Don t allow anyone to sit on the gun wale, bow, seat backs, motor cover, or areas not designed for seating. Also, don t let anyone sit on pedestal seats when craft is not in idle. Don t overload your boat. Balance the load of passengers and gear stored on-board. Keep your center of gravity low by not allowing people to stand up or move around while craft is in motion. In small boats, don t allow anyone to lean beyond the gunwale. Turn boat at slow rates of speed. Secure the anchor line to the bow, never to the stern. Don t risk operating water craft in rough conditions or bad weather. Who May Operate a Motorboat (Other Than a Personal Watercraft) For engines 25 horsepower or less: - Those under age 12 may operate without restrictions. For engines over 25 horsepower through 75 horsepower: - Those under age 12 must have someone 21 years of age or older on board within reach of the controls. For engines over 75 horsepower: - No children under age 12 may operate, even with an adult on board. - Other restrictions apply to boat operators 12 to 17 years old: - Operators from 12 to 17 years of age may operate engines of 25 horsepower or lower with no restrictions. For engines over 25 horsepower: - Operators 12 to 17 years of age must have: A watercraft operator s permit, or someone age 21 years or older old on board within reach of the controls. All Watercraft Must Have... at least one Coast Guard Approved Type 1, 2, 3 or 5 flotation device that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed. All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible. Children under age 10 must wear a device when on board a boat that is underway unless: in an enclosed cabin or below deck or on an anchored boat that is being used for swimming or diving or passenger craft with a licensed captain. Along with the above at least one approved Type 4 must be on board boats 16 ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immediately available. A Coast Guard approved Type 5 device may be substituted for any other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same requirements and is noted on the label. Anyone riding a jet ski or other Personal Water Craft must wear an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being towed by a water craft. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 24 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide www.lincolnmarketing.us - 25

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Bicycle Safety Be Aware of your Surroundings ATV Safety Know Your Read the owner s manual and know your vehicle thoroughly. Check your vehicle before you ride. Wear protective equipment and clothing. Don t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. Supervise young or inexperienced riders. Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one rider. Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Drive at speeds that are appropriate to trail conditions. Stay to the right on trails. Stay away from thin ice, open water and wetlands Know the weather forecast. Make sure headlights and taillights work properly. Maintain safe distances between other riders. Reduce your speed when riding at night. Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. Young or beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course. ATV Snowmobile Safety Snowmobile Hand Signals Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet as most serious injuries are to the head. Be sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit snugly. Keep your bike in good shape by checking and oiling your chain, making sure your brakes work properly and maintaining your tire pressure. Always ride with both hands on the handlebars except when doing turn signals. When leaving a driveway, curb or alleyway always stop and check for traffic in both directions. Cross only at intersections. Use the crosswalk to walk your bike across busy intersections and follow the traffic signals. Never ride against traffic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid busy streets. Don t ride near parked cars as doors can open and cause accidents. Obey all traffic signs and traffic lights. When biking with friends, ride in a single file. Always pass other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say On your left! to make your presence known. Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traffic of your changing direction. Bicycle Hand Signals Drink lots of Water! Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your chances of injury or death. Slow down and don t cut to the inside of the trail corners. It s dangerous and illegal. If you snowmobile at night, don t override your lights. Always use the buddy system. Never ride off alone. Drowning is one of the causes of many snowmobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for operating a snowmobile. Use a full size helmet, goggles, or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and other debris. Avoid wearing long scarves. They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmobile. Know the terrain you are going to ride. If unfamiliar to you, ask someone who has traveled over it before. Know the weather forecast, especially the ice and snow conditions. Be sure your snowmobile is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the months of use. Familiarize yourself with the snowmobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual that accompanies the snowmobile. Do not pursue domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law enforcement officer. Please respect private property and no trespassing signs. Stay on trails. Exercise extreme caution on all lakes and streams. Obey all state and local laws and ordinances. Do not operate snowmobiles/atv s on county roads or state highways. PRIVATE PROPERTY NO TRESPASSING 28 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide www.lincolnmarketing.us - 29

Area Bike Trails Snowmobile Trails Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN 6 40th Ave N 12th Ave NE Main Ave E West Fargo 13th Ave S Co Rd 10 29 81 29 20 Hector International Airport 81 12th Ave N Main Ave NDSU 81 10th St N Fargo Moorhead 8th St S 15th Ave N Main Ave SE Center Ave 34th St N Clay County, MN 5 32 Felton Ulen 34 75 11 Hitterdal 26 26 Moorhead Glyndon Hawley 10 94 9 75 Sabin 10 10 21 94 11 32 Comstock Barnesville 34 94 94 94 29 Fargo 32nd Ave E Co Rd 8 52nd Ave S 4th St SW 32nd Ave S 81 29 81 74 8th St S Snowmobile Trail Bicycle Trail/Route 40th Ave S 60th Ave S Cass County, ND Hunter Page 18 38 Argusville Tower City Casselton Buffalo 94 94 18 Alice Davenport 30 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide www.lincolnmarketing.us - 31

Healthy Habits Eat Breakfast A healthy balanced breakfast every morning is very important. It allows your body to run smoothly throughout the day and can help with weight control while lowering your cholesterol levels. It will improve things like concentration, performance and strength. Also studies have shown that women who skip breakfast have a higher chance of developing diabetes and men who skip breakfast have a higher chance for heart disease. Eat Your Greens Leafy greens and vegetables contain phytochemicals which help to fight diseases. This will help against things like metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cancer and strokes. Vegetables are also rich in fiber which helps with hunger. The recommended amount of vegetables for the average person is around 2 ½ cups a day. Drink Enough Water Many people don t get enough water throughout the day. It is recommended that the average person drinks roughly a half gallon a day which is equal to about eight 8 ounce glasses. Water helps rid the body of toxins and with unwanted weight gain by flushing out byproducts of fat in your system. Water also helps your immune system, energy levels, focus and mood. Take a Walk During Lunch Break Your body and mind benefit greatly when getting out for a quick walk. A walk can help with weight management, blood pressure, bone strength, balance and coordination. Plus it helps you focus by getting extra blood flow and oxygen to your brain. Also a lot of people don t get enough vitamin D in their diet and getting outside is one of the easiest ways to ensure you are getting your vitamin D. Get Up and Move It is important to try and get around 10,000 steps in per day. It is very hard on our bodies when we are slumped over a desk or kicked back in a recliner all day. Studies have shown that just from walking more you can lower your risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. It may be hard to get the 10,000 steps in every day but doing small things like getting up from your desk every so often and doing a lap around the office or parking farther away from your destination will help. Floss and Brush This might not seem like the most significant health issue but it is very important. If you don t floss and brush daily you build up plaque on your teeth and at the gum lines. This can lead to things like gum disease and if not treated can enter the bloodstream and trigger inflammation in the arteries causing things like heart disease, diabetes, erectile dysfunction in males and delayed conception for women. 32 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide www.lincolnmarketing.us - 33

Safety Tips PARENTS: Teach your kids that an emergency is when you need help from a doctor, a police officer or a firefighter. Designate a safe place by your house that a child can go to if they need help right away. Have your kids memorize your address and phone numbers. They should also know your full name and where you work. KIDS: FIRE SAFETY If you or someone else is on fire - remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL. Wrap a blanket on the person to help put out the fire. If there is a fire, leave the house as fast as you can! Crawl on the floor to avoid smoke and if the door is hot, don t open it - find another way out. Learn all the fire exits in your house. Assign a safe place outside for everyone to meet in case of a fire emergency. HOME ALONE Never tell anyone that you are home alone. If someone calls and asks for your mom and dad, tell them They cannot come to the phone right now, can you please call back later? Do not answer the door, unless it is someone that you know your parents have okay d them to come over. FIRST AID FOR INSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXIS & POISON SAFETY INSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXIS Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction from insect bites (latex, food and drug allergies can also cause Anaphylaxis). Typical symptoms include hives, the swelling of lips or eyes, swollen throat, drop in blood pressure, light headedness, confusion, nausea or diarrhea. If someone is having an allergic reaction from an insect bite seek medical attention immediately. POISON PREVENTION Teach your children about poison and how it can look like a food or drink. They should always ask an adult before eating or drinking anything. Have them learn the poison control phone number: 1-800-222-1222 and keep it programmed or posted near all your phones. Here are some prevention tips. Lock up your poisons and medications. Keep them out of the reach of children, lock them up if possible. Make sure your children understand that medicine is not candy. Follow directions carefully. Read your labels. Be sure to use and store all poisons and medications properly according to recommendations. Keep your pets safe from household chemicals, too. Don t allow pets near areas that have just been cleaned with chemicals, such as freshly mopped floors or bleached bathtubs and sinks. Clean up any antifreeze/ coolant spills. Pets like the flavor but they can die if they ingest it. Store poisonous foods or plants in areas that your pets cannot access. Call your local emergency veterinary hospital if you believe your pet has been poisoned. 34 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide www.lincolnmarketing.us - 35

Safety Tips FIRST AID FOR BURNS & CHOKING BURNS For minor 1st and 2nd degree burns smaller than 3 in diameter: Cool the Burn. Run cool water over the burned area for 5 minutes, or until the pain diminishes. Never put ice on a burn! Bandage the burn with sterile gauze: It is important to use loosely wrapped gauze. This will avoid pressure and the bandage protects blisters. NEVER put lotions, vaseline, ointments or butter on burn. Do not break any blisters, which can cause infection. Take Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen or Acetaminophen to relieve pain: Minor burns usually heal with these basic treatments. Be aware for signs of infection which may include: increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If symptoms develop, seek medical help. Avoid tanning the burned area for at least a year. Protect the area with sunscreen outdoors. Avoid giving aspirin to children. For 3rd degree burns/all major burns - DIAL 911 DO NOT run cold water over large severe burns - this can cause shock. DO NOT remove burnt clothing. Check for signs of breathing/coughing/movement. If there are no signs of breathing begin CPR. Elevate burned areas above heart level, if possible. Cover the burn(s) with cool, sterile, moist bandages, towels or cloth. CHOKING Most people clutch at their throats when choking, an obvious symbol for help. However, if a person isn t giving that signal, be alert for these indications. Inability to talk, difficulty breathing or noisy breathing, inability to cough forcefully, skin/lips/nails turning blue, loss of consciousness. The Red Cross recommends a five-and-five method for first aid: First give five blows between the person s shoulders with the heel of your hand. Second, perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) five times. Alternate between five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged. IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911 36 - Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN Resident Guide