Lifestyle

Virtual Concussion Symposium to be held on Sept. 15

Grand Forks, N.D. – The 4th annual Virtual Concussion Symposium is beingheldonSept.15,from9:00a.m.3:35 p.m. Central. The symposium is free to attend and registration is now open.

Prairie Doc® Perspectives

Writing as therapy During the South Dakota Festival of Books, I listened to a group of five successful novelists discussing the art of writing and what they gained from creating those words.

Increase of West Nile Virus cases reported in North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has seen a rise in reported West Nile virus (WNV) cases in recent weeks. State health officials are reminding people to continue taking precautions against mosquito bites that can cause WNV infection. As of Aug.

Back-to-school health and well-being

BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends some back-to-school health and well-being practices to support strong, stable families and vibrant communities. Routine immunizations The 2023-24 school year is right around the corner.

Prairie Doc® Perspectives

Back to school, back to school, here we go back to school Here it is, August. Summer has flown by and there’s already Halloween candy roaming the shelves of Walmart. For most of us, August also brings the normal adjustment of transitioning back to the school year.

Extension Exchange: Six ways to enjoy the remaining days of summer

Kari Helgoe, Pembina County Extension Agent I’ve been slow to adjust to the fact that we are operating in the “dog days” of summer. August is my favorite time of year with seasons overlapping, harvests in the gardens and fields starting, and school around the corner.

Prairie Fare: Get hooked on National Fishing Month

“I am going to catch that fish!” my older daughter said, as she shook her little fist. She was only about four years old at the time. I was standing on the dock nearby, watching her fishing attempts.

Along the way

“All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” - Abraham Lincoln The thread of unconditional love flows brilliantly through the catalysts of life’s challenges.

Life in the slow lane?

The changing times Last week, I attended the North Dakota Newspaper Association Convention. I was notified by Valley News & Views Publisher, Andrea, that I had won an award and was asked if I wanted to attend the convention. I debated back and forth as to whether I would go.

SENIOR MEALS MENU

Friday, May 19 Country Fried Steak/Country Gravy/ Mashed Potatoes/Peas/Cherry Crisp with Topping Monday, May 22 Swiss Steak/Baked Potato/Mixed Vegetables/Fresh Grapes Tuesday, May 23 Chicken Burger on WW Bun/Potato Salad/Carrot Raisin Salad/Berries Wednesday, May 24 Fish/Macaroni Salad with...