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New Rockford woman ready to dance again

One retired teacher is (almost) ready to dance again, now that she has a new knee.

Janel Fortney of New Rockford said she didn't want to miss out on special life moments like dancing at her son's wedding and holding her grandbabies. That's why she scheduled her knee replacement now, rather than waiting until later.

"I want to feel comfortable carrying my grandchildren," she said. "I want to do...