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caitlin killoran buffalo | nd

Originally from Colgate, ND, Caitlin is a graduate of North Dakota State University where she majored in Management & Health Communication. She is now an Independent Consultant for Rodan + Fields Dermatologists and stays very busy launching the clinical skin care line in North Dakota and Minnesota. Caitlin and her husband Justin have been married for 3 years and raise their girls BriElle [5] and Emercyn [2] on the family farm outside of Buffalo, ND. As a former Miss ND Teen USA, she enjoys keeping up-to-date on the pageant scene, singing and spending time with her family and friends. She has also found a love for photography which allows her to capture all of the special moments that her family has blessed her with.

Deb Uglem

moorhead | mn

Raised in Finely, ND, Deb has called Moorhead, MN her home for the last 10 years. Deb has been a stay-at-home mom since returning to the Fargo-Moorhead area. She graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications. She is excited about her newfound time to write and finds it a welcome distraction to her daily activities. Most daily to-do’s center around her four children’s sport and school activities. Jake [17], Tony [16], Nick [16] and Emily [14] keep both her and husband Tim running in several directions. During her free time you can find her putting in some road miles, spending time with friends, or on the golf course.

susan mathison, md

Fargo native Dr. Susan Mathison is a Stanford-educated, double board-certified physician and founder of Catalyst Medical Center. Patients there benefit from innovative treatments for skin, allergies, sinuses, ENT issues, hearing and balance, in a beautiful setting with compassionate providers. While her busy private practice is a prime focus, she created PositivelyBeautiful.com to discuss the intersection of medical science, the art of beauty and soul-saving self-care. Dr. Mathison also enjoys spending time with her beautiful son, Grant, husband Steve, six siblings, parents and long-time friends.

Heather Bjur

western mn

Originally from northern Iowa, Heather [a UNI alum] and hubby, Chris [an NDSU alum] joke about having a friendly rivalry right in their own home. She currently practices marriage and family therapy at Valley Christian Counseling Center in Fargo. When she's not conducting therapy sessions, she's blowing bubbles and making sand pies in the backyard with her sweet boys, Elijah [3] and Ezra [1]. An avid baker and cook, her secret wish is to one day become the next Barefoot Contessa.

Patricia Carlson

dilworth | mn

Patricia Carlson is an award-winning journalist whose work spans magazines, television, radio, newspapers and the internet. She's produced, written, edited and directed programs for ESPN Radio, History Channel and Hallmark Channel. Patricia has worked as a television news reporter and currently is the Sunday morning news anchor at KFGO AM 790. She also is a regular contributor to several magazines based in the Midwest. When she's not writing, Patricia loves spending time with her baby girl and husband. You can view her work at www. patriciacarlsonfreelance.com in 5 teen girls have texted or posted online nude or semi-nude photos of themselves

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Born and raised in the Fargo-Moorhead area, Tammy Jo grew up with two younger brothers, Keith and Roger [Roger passed away in October 2008 and is missed everyday by his big sister] At the age of six, she was asked to do a local fashion show and was hooked She continued modeling through her teen years eagerly taking advantage of wearing beautiful clothes [no hand-me-downs], having fancy hair and spending ample time at the Mall Modeling also offered an escape from reality and the “dysfunctional” home Tammy Jo and her brothers lived in Always the protector and confidant, Tammy Jo had dreams of becoming a child counselor and helping children with backgrounds similar to hers, but she quickly learned that her college savings fund would not stretch far enough She returned to her high school place of employment at Hardees and become General Manager, a position that offered her the opportunity to be a mentor, a safe-haven, a listening ear and caring friend for many employees going through life’s trials and tribulations For the past 12 years Tammy Jo has been a Scheduling Coordinator of Radiology for the Institute of Diagnostic Imaging in Fargo and genuinely looks forward to going to work every day Away from work, Tammy Jo is committed to a regular gym routine, is a huge baseball fan, loves spending long days on the Harley with hubby and best friend, Brian and calls her son, Dustin [22], the best part of her life! Tammy Jo is the first to agree that live doesn’t always go the direction you assume it will, but usually there is a reason for the journey you are on “Life threw me some curve balls,” she explains “But I am in no position to complain and say ‘poor me ’ I love the way my life has developed I wouldn’t trade mine for anybody’s ”