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Legislative report

Legislative report

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Legislative report

Janne Myrdal
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The 69th Legislative Session has just completed 56 days out of the 80 allowed. There will be an effort to make sure we save at least five days for any need to come into a special session, - like the need to readjust the budget or any crisis that may come forth.
Along the way

Along the way

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Along the way

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
“It appears to me that almost any man may like the spider spin from his own inwards his own airy citadel.”- John KeatsThe pillars of our tattered souls become the structures that sustain us through the changes and transformation.
Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

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Life in the slow lane?

Lesa Van Camp
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
With each passing day there are more and more people in my park that are leaving to go back to their other homes. Some of the residents will not be returning next year. This winter I have seen more homes for sale in my community than in the time since we purchased our home here.
The Kratky method is a simple, low-maintenance way to grow plants hydroponically, meaning without soil. The method works best for fast-growing plants like lettuce, spinach and herbs. (NDSU photo)

The Kratky method is a simple, low-maintenance way to grow plants hydroponically, meaning without soil. The method works best for fast-growing plants like lettuce, spinach and herbs. (NDSU photo)

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Dakota gardener: Water you growing?

Emily How, Horticulture Agent
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Last summer I had an amazing opportunity to attend the National Urban Extension Leadership conference in Nashville, Tennessee. During the conference, I listened to a group talk about how they hydroponically grew lettuce in a gallon jug.
Milkweeds are flowering plants that are great pollinator plants, as they are the most important plant for monarch butterfly survival. (Pixabay photo)

Milkweeds are flowering plants that are great pollinator plants, as they are the most important plant for monarch butterfly survival. (Pixabay photo)

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The year of milkweed

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
By Kelsey Deckert, Horticulture agent Each year the National Garden Bureau chooses plants of the year. I always look forward to which plants they pick and learning more about each one. This year among the chosen is Asclepias or milkweed.
Differently colored produce supplies your body with various disease-preventing vitamins. (Pixabay photo)

Differently colored produce supplies your body with various disease-preventing vitamins. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie fare: How much do you know about the natural colorants in your food?

Julie
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D.,“Just think, in a few months, this street will be covered with a canopy of green leaves,” my husband commented as we drove home.I was looking at a precarious nest perched on a high, brown, leafless branch.
Unique ways to strengthen your faith during Holy Week

Unique ways to strengthen your faith during Holy Week

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Unique ways to strengthen your faith during Holy Week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Spring is a special time of year for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the season is a particularly meaningful time for individuals of various faiths. Sacred days for many of the world’s religions are celebrated in spring, including Easter.
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Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
StrengthRecently, on a nice March day I was stepping around and through the water puddles on the Second and Ninth fairways of the Drayton golf course. Jumping over the puddles is not as easy as it once was.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
God loves you, as He does all men, women and children. He loves you so much that He sent His Son to earth to point the way to a personal relationship with Him and to make such a relationship possible through faith in Jesus.
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DPS breakfast & lunch menu

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
FRIDAY, APR. 11 Caramel roll, parfait, fruit, juice/milk Tomato soup, grilled cheese, fruit, milk MONDAY, APR. 14 Egg bites, muffins, fruit, juice/milk Pulled pork, potato salad, fruit, milk TUESDAY, APR.
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