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Tall Tales and Serial Shorts

In the past, newspapers published novels in a serial format to reach a wider audience. Most readers couldn’t afford the cost of a novel, but they could afford a newspaper. The practice continues today but reached its height in Victorian England with novels like David Copperfield and Treasure Island.

Ask Rusty – Why Don’t I Get Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)?

Dear Rusty: I get a NET amount of $210 from Social Security plus get an alimony check of $1,400. Other people I know get a COLA increase every year, but I was told I am not eligible? But no reason was given. Why am I not eligible?

Happy Anniversary!

Ted and Donna Mattson, originally from Drayton, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on November 1, 2022. They were married in East Grand Forks on November 1, 1952.

Drayton Public School

Friday, Nov. 4 Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, and mik Lunch: Chili, sweet roll, fruit, and milk Monday, Nov. 7 Breakfast: Pop tarts, yogurt, fruit, juice, and milk Lunch: Taco tater tot boat, garlic stick, fruit, and milk Tuesday, Nov.

First Quarter Honor Roll 2022 | Drayton Public School

A HONOR ROLL 7th Grade Peyton Larson Jonah Rarick Avery Truesdell 8th Grade Maximillian Foss-Pokrzywonski Carter Johnson Loki Sylskar 9th Grade Taylor Hermanson Alyssa Hoyles Lauren Peterson Alyvia Quibell Grant Uggerud 10th Grade Daniel DeSouza Easton Larson Rylee Maurstad 11th...

Prairie Fare: Celebrating 25 years of Prairie Fare with a prize drawing

Readers can enter a drawing to win a 2023 calendar with recipes, tips and more. What were you doing in 1997? Some of you may not have been born yet. Others may remember the year well. In 1997, Bill Clinton was the president. The cost of a postage stamp was 32 cents.

SENIOR MEALS MENU

Friday, Oct. 28 Meatloaf/Baked Potato/Peas/ Tropical Fruit Monday, Oct. 31 Happy Halloween! Ham/Scalloped Potatoes/Capri Vegetable/Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, Nov. 1 Swiss Steak or Herb Chicken/Baked Potato with sour cream/Broccoli/ Blushing Pear Wednesday, Nov.

Dakota Gardener: They are not all pines

Correct tree identification is a challenge but it is critical. As I sat down to write this column, I realized that it might be a bit confusing. As a scientist and a communicator, I try to be precise and specific in my word choice.

Prairie Doc Perspectives:

As a lover of the history of science and medicine, one of my favorite topics to read and learn about is the discovery of germ theory.

Prairie Fare: Stay on the pulse of healthful eating

Chickpeas and other pulses are versatile ingredients. Food is a great pleasure for most people. I decided to treat myself to a fancy meal after a recent conference ended. All my colleagues had gone home, and I had an early flight the next day.