Lifestyle

Prairie Doc® Perspectives: Inflammation and the Immune System

Many of my patients will say “Doctor, I am so inflamed.” The use of the word inflammation is commonplace as we search the market for anti-inflammatory diets or self-help books on inflammation.

Blueberry pie wins raves every time

Everyone amateur baker needs a goto pie recipe in his or her repertoire. While apple may get much of the fanfare, blueberries pack that perfect punch of sweet but tart flavor that just bursts in the mouth with every bite.

Car Seat Safety is a Priority for Safe Kids Grand Forks

Safe Kids Grand Forks holds car seat checkup events around the region and hopes to educate parents and caregivers on the proper installation and use of car seats and booster seats.

Prevention of West Nile virus begins with protecting yourself

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds residents that preventing mosquito bites is the most effective way to avoid West Nile virus disease.

Be Prepared for an Emergency: Update your Information

The North Dakota 9-1-1 Association, in cooperation with local Public Safety Answering Points, is requesting that any person using or contracting for the use of in-home or mobile medical alert devices, keep their vendor updated whenever a change of address occurs.

Senior Meals / Through Friday, July 1

Thursday, June 16 Roast Beef/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Yams, Cantaloupe Cuts Friday, June 17 Polynesian Meatballs, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli Cuts, Fresh Grapes Monday, June 20 BBQ Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Green Peas, Plum Sauce Tuesday, June 21 Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Carrots, Romaine...

Modern miracle of baby formula

For the past few months, I’ve been fielding questions about the baby formula crisis. Make no mistake, the shortage of baby formula is indeed a crisis. Babies are delicate.

The Gourmet Gardener

Asparagus is a hardy perennial that I grow and does extremely well in our region and climate. It loves fertile soil and is always a welcome sign of spring in my garden and hopefully yours. The problem is all of the sudden it’s too much of a good thing.

Anniversary Announcement

On July 1, 2022 there will be a 75th Wedding Anniversary Mass for Ted and Lucille Passa at 9 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church, followed by a community pancake brunch. All are welcome.

Poems

SETTING ASIDE All sorts of things New things Old things Sometimes a knick-knack For the memories they bring Sometimes a memory You don’t want back Best forgotten Let it wander in the maze Let it wander in the maze Of Forgotten memories Damned miserable moments Sometimes one glances at...