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Plastic cooking and eating utensils have been particularly problematic. Pixabay photo

Plastic cooking and eating utensils have been particularly problematic. Pixabay photo

Prairie fare: Are plastics harming our health?

Julie Garden-robinson, Ph.d., R.d., L.r.d.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
“Have you been hearing about plastics, especially microplastics, lately?” I asked my husband.He spends a lot of time reading online, so he is often my gauge for column topics. I wondered what he had been seeing.“Yes. Plastics are everywhere,” he said when he briefly looked up from his phone.
To get the most out of your tomato plants, NDSU Extension shares some helpful gardening tips. NDSU photo

To get the most out of your tomato plants, NDSU Extension shares some helpful gardening tips. NDSU photo

Dakota Gardener: Fresh garden tomatoes

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
By Carrie Knutson, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension I think there is nothing better than a fresh tomato from the garden. This is one statement that I find most gardeners will not argue about.Generally, gardeners will go above and beyond to ensure they can harvest a plentiful tomato crop.
Currently, about 480 bighorns make up the populations managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, National Park Service and the Three Affiliated Tribes Fish and Wildlife Division. Photo by Ashley Peterson.

Currently, about 480 bighorns make up the populations managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, National Park Service and the Three Affiliated Tribes Fish and Wildlife Division. Photo by Ashley Peterson.

North Dakota outdoors: : The current status of bighorn sheep in North Dakota

Doug Leier
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Without fail, when I think about bighorn sheep in North Dakota, big game biologist Brett Weidmann pops into my head. For good reason. Brett is the Game and Fish Department’s bighorn guru and has forgotten more about bighorn sheep than I’ll ever know.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
One verse in the Gospel hymn “Onward Christian Soldiers”, says, “Like a mighty army moves the church of God; Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod; We are not divided; all one body we, One in hope and doctrine, one in charity”.
“And blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.” Psalm 72:19, NKJV

“And blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.” Psalm 72:19, NKJV

Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory! And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke” (Isaiah 6:3-4, NKJV). Does our prayer ever make the door posts shake?
KidsTalkAboutGod.org

KidsTalkAboutGod.org

KidsTalkAboutGod.org

Carey Kinsolving & Friends
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Why did Jesus say we must enter His kingdom with childlike faith?“Children don’t know about sin, and that’s why they go to heaven.Grownups know about sin, so they get a choice,” says Taylor, 8.Taylor, have you ever disobeyed your parents? No further questions.“You can learn more stuff as a child.
Danylo Hoshko (left) with Mary Ann and Gary Ouradnik, who sponsored the Danylo and his mother and grandmother to come to live in North Dakota.

Danylo Hoshko (left) with Mary Ann and Gary Ouradnik, who sponsored the Danylo and his mother and grandmother to come to live in North Dakota.

Ukrainians face slow walk out the door as status expires

Micheal Standaert, Nd News Cooperative
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Unable to legally work, some fear a return to war zoneIn mid-June Yaroslav Riazanov’s upended life will change once again. The 27-year-old who drove trucks and worked construction around Fargo for the past two years as a Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) parolee will no longer be able to work.
Steve’s sister in law Jessie Aasand, niece Shea Aasand, daughter Reegan Aasand, brother Mike Aasand, son Lincoln Aasand, niece Kiara Aasand, nephew Thomas Aasand, and Marlene and Dale Aasand parents of Steve. Submitted photo

Steve’s sister in law Jessie Aasand, niece Shea Aasand, daughter Reegan Aasand, brother Mike Aasand, son Lincoln Aasand, niece Kiara Aasand, nephew Thomas Aasand, and Marlene and Dale Aasand parents of Steve. Submitted photo

3rd annual TMG & Steve Aasand Memorial Golf Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Held Saturday, June 7, there were over 14 teams that participated in this year’s tournament which raises money for supporting children, annual scholarships and youth sports.
Left to right: Brooklynn Petersen, Mikayla McCoy, Jonah Rarick, Peyton Larson, Maia Hermanson, Daniel de Sousa, Melissa de Sousa, Kenzie Sherrill & Ag instructor Adam Riddle. Submitted photo

Left to right: Brooklynn Petersen, Mikayla McCoy, Jonah Rarick, Peyton Larson, Maia Hermanson, Daniel de Sousa, Melissa de Sousa, Kenzie Sherrill & Ag instructor Adam Riddle. Submitted photo

DPS Students represent well at the North Dakota FFA convention

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
FFA students represented Drayton Public School at the 2025 North Dakota FFA convention. They joined hundreds of other FFA members from across the state to learn from and compete in subjects including small animals, dairy cows, and explored how food is processed from farm to table.
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