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North Dakota’s unemployment rate 2.1% for November

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Job Service North Dakota reported that labor statistics show North Dakota’s November not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.1 percent. The unemployment rate increased 0.3 of a percentage point between October and November.November 2023’s rate was 0.
Dakota gardener: Time flies

Dakota gardener: Time flies

Dakota gardener: Time flies

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
By Carrie Knutson, Horticulture agent The old saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun.”It still holds true, even when writing a monthly garden and forestry column. Some would say there isn’t much work involved with writing one article a month.
Whether you’re dealing with an acute injury, post-surgery rehab, or a chronic condition that impacts physical function, physical therapy can help get you back on track and feeling good again.

Whether you’re dealing with an acute injury, post-surgery rehab, or a chronic condition that impacts physical function, physical therapy can help get you back on track and feeling good again.

Prairie doc perspective: Save and preserve through movement

Carter Holm, Rn
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being while movement and methodical physical exercise saves and preserves it.” Plato said that some 2300 years ago. It is not news to anyone that moving the body is the best way to stay healthy.
Public Health Notes January 2025 Radon

Public Health Notes January 2025 Radon

Public Health Notes January 2025 Radon

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Did you know that your home may have a harmful and invisible, odorless gas trapped inside it? This gas is called radon and it is naturally released in the environment from rocks, soil, and water. Overtime, breathing in high levels of radon can cause lung cancer.
Get alerted the minute a dangerous hazard threatens your home. Many brands offer a two-in-one Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector unit.

Get alerted the minute a dangerous hazard threatens your home. Many brands offer a two-in-one Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector unit.

Fire and Carbon Monoxide home safety tips

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
A message from Safe Kids Coalitions of North Dakota As we sit amongst the cold days of winter, we are mindful of the dangers that lurk in our homes at this time of year.
North Dakota Dollars for Scholars accepting scholarship applications

North Dakota Dollars for Scholars accepting scholarship applications

North Dakota Dollars for Scholars accepting scholarship applications

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
North Dakota Dollars for Scholars is accepting scholarship applications from North Dakota high school seniors and current college students starting January 1, 2025. Approximately $278,000 in scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $600 to $2,500 each for the 2025-26 academic year.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Pride of Dakota attendance on the rise

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Nearly 44,000 shoppers participated in the five Pride of Dakota Showcases and Holiday Showcases this year.“The Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck showcases all posted the highest numbers since the pandemic,” said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring.
A video slide show was presented in honor of Dryburgh. Images and music were selected by Kris Heine and they were assembled by Tracy Giles. Photo by Christine Jensen

A video slide show was presented in honor of Dryburgh. Images and music were selected by Kris Heine and they were assembled by Tracy Giles. Photo by Christine Jensen

Lay Pastor Jon Dryburgh serves last service for local parish

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
It was a foggy Sunday morning on Dec. 29, 2024, when lay Pastor Jon Dryburgh made his last trip from Hillsboro, N.D., to lead his final service for Drayton Lutheran Parish at Skjeberg Lutheran Church, rural Drayton.
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