Pembina County Commissioners issued a Declaration of Fire Emergency and Burn Restrictions

As of Monday, May 5, burn restrictions are in effect as the county continues to experience dry conditions that increase the potential for fires that threaten lives and property.

Along the way

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”-NelsonMandelaInto another season we walk, both literally and figuratively.

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May 9 - May 15, 2025Friday, May 9Lemon Pepper Fish/ Rosemary Potatoes/Mixed Vegetables/Tropical FruitMonday, May 12Ham/Scalloped Potatoes/ Green Beans/Tropical FruitTuesday, May 13Spaghetti with Meatsauce/ Coleslaw/Corn/Fruit/BreadstickWednesday, May 14Pork Chop in Mushroom Gravy/ Mashed...

Life in the slow lane?

Anxiety seems to be on the rise in our country. A 2024 study showed that people are feeling 43 percent more anxious than the previous year. When I heard this statement, I started to wonder why.In 1988 a little ditty by Bobby McFerrin called “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was very popular.

Prairie fare: Celebrate spring with safe, nutritious food

Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D.The month of May is marked with celebrations for many families. This year has its usual events for my family with two birthdays and a wedding anniversary. Mother’s Day is in the mix, so I hope they remember.

Notes from Pembina County Public Health

According to the World Health Organization, one in seven teens experience a mental disorder. Addressing mental health concerns early in life can help prevent the development of more severe issues and promote long-term well-being, especially in teens.

Constructive thinking

A contractor from Max, North Dakota erected a post frame building for me. I live in the Missouri River Valley North of Bismarck. It took me nearly a year to get a building permit.

From the pastor’s desk

This past week on May 1 our nation observed a “National Day of Prayer” as it has every year since President Harry S. Truman established it in 1952. President Trump, with others gathered on the White House lawn for a ceremony commemorating prayer.

Prism of prose

Spring has arrived early this year. It arrives with a whole new optimism, expectation, and duty. Striving to accomplish our duties and expectations we long for a contentment and peace of soul and mind. What we desire may be a distraction to what is most important.

Do you reflect your faith?

There is a phrase that flows smoothly when spoken in its original language, “Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi, Lex Vivendi.” In English, it is “how we pray is what we believe, and is how we live” or “the law of what is prayed is the law of what is believed is the law of what is lived.