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Flags to be flown at full staff Jan. 20

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Flags should return to half-staff Jan. 21 in honor of late President CarterGov. Kelly Armstrong has directed the U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at full staff on Jan. 20 at the North Dakota Capitol and all state buildings in celebration of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Legislative update

Legislative update

Legislative update from Janna Myrdal

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The 69th Session of the North Dakota Legislature has been gaveled in and as I write this short report, we are about to start the second week. The first week was short with everyone settling into committee assignments and scheduling the upcoming weeks' hearings.
Along the way

Along the way

Along the way

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
|“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate action of its members.”- Coretta Scott KingHope finds itself in the midst of struggles, it latches on like a powerful memory that holds grace in the presence of renewal.
Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Lesa Van Camp
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
|All of us go through life taking life as it comes. We make plans, we raise our families, we go to work, we go about our days. Then life throws a curve ball at us. This comes in many different forms.
Advocates urge North Da

Advocates urge North Da

Advocates urge North Dakota lawmakers to reduce the cost of fighting cancer

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Supporters push for elimination of cost share on supplemental screenings beyond mammograms as well as prescription cost reliefAs North Dakota legislators closed their first week of business for the new year, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates asked them to take strong...
Prairie doc perspective

Prairie doc perspective

Prairie doc perspective

Andrew Ellsworth, Md
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The seven warning signs of cancerRecently I was working with my son’s scout troop to help them achieve the personal fitness merit badge. This merit badge has many requirements including discussions about healthy habits, diet, and exercise.
Becky Coffield PCMH Director recently presented checks to both the Drayton and Cavalier Ambulance Services for their portion of the Burgers & Bingo fundraisers held throughout Pembina County. Each squad received $2,640.75 Pictured L to R: Amber Green, Bill Tuttle, Becky Coffield, & Robbie Boll. Submitted photo

Becky Coffield PCMH Director recently presented checks to both the Drayton and Cavalier Ambulance Services for their portion of the Burgers & Bingo fundraisers held throughout Pembina County. Each squad received $2,640.75 Pictured L to R: Amber Green, Bill Tuttle, Becky Coffield, & Robbie Boll. Submitted photo

Becky Coffield PCMH Director

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Studying the most current USDA hardiness zone map, can be incredibly helpful when planning a perennial garden.

Studying the most current USDA hardiness zone map, can be incredibly helpful when planning a perennial garden.

Dakota gardener: North Dakota's top gardening search term

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Emily How, Horticulture agent Did you know you can explore Google’s top searches of the year? Everything from the most trending search (the election), the top trending recipe (Olympic Chocolate Muffins), and the most searched pickle recipe (dill pickle bread) is available on Google.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Cavalier Thrift Store has record year

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Submitted by JoDee Dungan The Cavalier Thrift Store has had another amazing year thanks to the dedicated volunteers, area shoppers, and those that donate items to the store. Without them, none of this would be possible. In 2024, we were able to donate $108,500 to area organizations and charities.
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