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for the Fargo Theater, which still shows films and live performances. You'll see blocks threaded with railroads while also enjoying window shopping in today's boutiques and cafes.
• BASEBALL LEGEND
• A tribute to hometown hero Roger Maris, who broke Babe Ruth's home run record by hitting 61 in '61, is just down the hall from a formal wear store in the West Acres Mall. A steady stream of onlookers stops by the glass cases to see memorabilia and learn about the Fargo native, who is now revered as much for his character as his athletic achievements. Walk into a small room and sit in Maris-era Yankee Stadium seats to watch a commemorative movie.
• GALLERY HOP
• Fargo has a handful of art museums which charge a small fee, but for a free art fix visit the local galleries. The Underbrush Gallery, nestled in a strip mall in south Fargo, is chock full of works by local artists and has a notable collection of Native American art. The staff is happy to stop and tell you the stories behind the rotating collection, which includes vases inspired by the Red River and original Native American paintings on a canvas of antique ledgers.
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Dean of University Center in Rapid City suspended
• RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) -- The dean of the University Center in Rapid City has been suspended but officials aren't saying why.
• Officials announced the suspension of Craig Johnson in a short statement Wednesday, saying the center's daily operations wouldn't be affected but offering no details on the reason for the move.
• A working telephone number for Johnson couldn't immediately be found Thursday.
• Black Hills State University oversees the center. Spokeswoman Kristen Kilmer tells the Rapid City Journal the school won't release details of the suspension. She says the reason for the statement was to assure students their education won't be affected.
• University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Rodney Custer de (Continued on page 26)
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