Fargo Forum Communications earns community leadership award Forum Communications received Emerging Prairie’s Community Leadership Award, honoring organizations that lead with vision and integrity, which was accepted by President and CEO Bill Marcil Jr. But to focus only on criticism of the editorial page without also recognizing Forum Communications' deep commitment and service to our region would be shortsighted - and, frankly, petty. From the earliest days of TEDxFargo, Forum Communications helped elevate ideas and foster a culture of curiosity and innovation across the region. Congratulations to Bill Marcil Sr. and the entire Forum Communications family. Heidi Heitkamp is a former U.S. senator from North Dakota and a member of the Emerging Prairie board of directors.