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Be wary of Gift Card Scams

Be wary of Gift Card Scams

Be wary of Gift Card Scams

Most US consumers will purchase a gift card for someone this holiday season. While these gifts are easy to give and popular to get, they are also open to fraud. A 2022 AARP survey found that one in four people have either given or received a gift card with no funds on it.
Bison Strides horses help participants develop self-confidence, strength, mindfulness and independence. (NDSU photo)

Bison Strides horses help participants develop self-confidence, strength, mindfulness and independence. (NDSU photo)

NDSU Bison Strides hosts open house

North Dakota State University Bison Strides is hosting an open house on Sunday, December 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend and learn more about the equine-assisted services program offered through the NDSU Department of Animal Sciences.
Along the way

Along the way

Along the way

In the solitary repose of winter’s hibernation, there is the sheltered alignment of understanding. Sitting silent in the stillness of one’s internal discernment, the light of hope transforms its equilibrium to create newness in the journey’s restorative restitution.
Just keep spinning

Just keep spinning

Just keep spinning

A Cavalier County windmill marks 117 years If there’s anything northeast North Dakota isn’t lacking - it would be wind. Early settlers expanding throughout the midwest during the 18th and 19th centuries faced many hardships, but one of the biggest barriers was the lack of water.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Drayton Public School

Friday, Dec. 9 Breakfast: Caramel roll, yogurt, fruit, juice, and milk Lunch: Hotdogs, baked beans, fruit, and milk Monday, Dec. 12 Breakfast: Muffins, sausage patty, fruit, juice, and milk Lunch: Meatball sub, spinach, chips, fruit, and milk Tuesday, Dec.
Pastor Leroy’s Column

Pastor Leroy’s Column

Pastor Leroy’s Column

Halloween celebrates a dark side of life with witches, goblins, graves and cemeteries, etc. They are meant to frighten people. Christmas, on the other hand, celebrates the birth of the One who came to remove fear from a person’s heart and life.
Prairie Doc Perspectives:

Prairie Doc Perspectives:

Prairie Doc Perspectives:

A hug when I come home after a long day. A smile that melts my heart. A song and a dance that are spontaneous and carefree. Those are some of the blessings that come to mind when I think about my daughter. Daughters can be a blessing in so many ways, as can sons of course.
Leftover chili can become the basis for a second meal when served with baked potatoes topped with cheese. Pixabay photo.

Leftover chili can become the basis for a second meal when served with baked potatoes topped with cheese. Pixabay photo.

Prairie Fare: Is your evening meal “dinner” or “supper”?

Whatever you call your meals, eating a variety of healthful food regularly is important for all of us. By Julie Garden-Robinson, food and nutrition specialist, NDSU Extension When I was in grade school, I used to walk the short distance home for dinner around noon.
Along the way

Along the way

Along the way

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” - Albert Schweitzer The passages of time merit their own discernment.