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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins unveils five-point policy agenda – Speaking at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins laid out five key policy priorities.

Echoes from the past | March 5-11

A look back at national, state and local history from this week in years pastLocal HistoryMarch 6, 1896 - The Pioneer Express out of Pembina included the following court case in their court records. The case of William E.Doyle of Drayton - sentencing. Mr.

Bowesmont lives

On Feb. 22, Brandon and Chastity Drees, Aubrey and Nora visited Gayle McConnell.The next day, those having dinner at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizens’ Center includedMerv and Phyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton.

Along the way | Delays and dissections

Ambiguity.” - Gilda RadnerThe journey of life is an ever-winding road, sometimes taking us where we never thought we would go and other times, leading us to exactly where we should be.

Prairie Fare: Does a ‘digital detox’ promote better health?

“Do you have anything on the ‘information diet’?” someone asked. I wasn’t exactly sure what he was talking about.I told him that we had information on identifying reliable information on the web. Then it dawned on me what he meant.We have more information coming at us than at any time in history.

Prairie Doc Perspective: Cultivating trust

A trauma-informed approach to the Therapeutic AllianceHealth care professionals enter every patient encounter with the goal of helping individuals heal, yet many don’t realize how often past adversity shapes the way a person experiences care.

Pembina County Health celebrates National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week

March 16-22 marks National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, a nationwide observance organized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Substance abuse is a growing global concern that impacts individuals, families, and society.

Prism of prose: Purity

What does purity look like? The Psalmist said, “He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false” (Psalm 24:4, NIV). I can wash my hands, but does that mean they are clean?

From the pastor’s desk

“Destroying bald or golden eagle eggs is a federal crime...with penalties for a first offense include up to $100,000 in fines...and/or one year in federal prison.

KidsTalkAboutGod

“Jesus turns your sadness into joy like flipping a pancake,” said Logan, 8. “It might be a little messy at first, but it comes out great on the other side.”That’s a delicious way to describe something that can be hard to understand, especially when you’re right in the middle of the mess.