Baesler Announces Opportunity to Join Influential Education Board

BISMARCK, N.D., Nov. 23, 2021 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler is encouraging residents of North Dakota’s northern tier of counties to consider applying for the State Board of Public School Education, which plays an important role in the state’s educational system.

Cooking with Cindy

This is my favorite time of year for baking, I find myself doing less and less every year. Here are a couple of my favorites that I always make.

Prairie Fare

“Mom, what if raw meat juice dripped on a pear in my fridge?” my daughter asked in a text. “If I wash it, will it be safe to eat?” I like when my young adult children finally think I know something. I thought about the potential organisms that might be in the meat juice.

Cooking with Cindy

I’m pretty sure everyone has plenty leftovers after Thanksgiving like I always do, I have a couple of recipes to share.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

Attending church has been past of my life for my entire life. In the beginning it was in the small town Methodist Church that had at one time been pastored by my grandfather. Later, while I was still very young we began attending another church in a neighboring town.

Senior Citizen Update

The Medicare Open Enrollment period is from October 15 to December 7. During this time Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to review and change Part D prescription plans and Medicare Advantage plans.

Cards of Thanks

The Drayton Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the following for their memorial: Rod Puppe Memorial by: Donnie and Lisa Staskivige

NDCF Joins Nationwide Celebration to Recognize Local Impact of Community Foundations

Bismarck, North Dakota - The North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) will join in a nationwide celebration, November 12-18, 2021, to recognize the increasingly important role community foundations play in strengthening local communities and addressing issues such as domestic violence, addiction,...

Cooking with Cindy

Thanksgiving add ons Fruit salads are a great addition to the Thanksgiving menu. Here are a couple to consider adding to yours.

Prairie Fare

Do they really expect me to eat this? I thought to myself. My dad and my grandfather on my mom’s side used to enjoy “old country” delicacies now and then. “Do you want some blood sausage?” one asked with a chuckle. “How about some head cheese?