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Along the way

Along the way

Along the way

|In the sacred lot of the journey’s unfolding there are moments when the sheltered awareness of our mortality accentuates the solemn recognition of our stories. In it lies the wisdom and the paralysis of love beyond the valleys that distinguish the very power of its pause.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

2nd Annual Carol Sing at the Hallson Church

The Hallson Church at Icelandic State Park is ready to welcome you to the 2nd Annual Carol Sing sponsored by the Northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association (NENDHA) on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 5:00 P.M.
Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

It’s beginning to look like ChristmasI have finished putting up my outdoor Christmas decorations for this year. I have noticed on my travels through the park that everywhere I look that it is starting to look more and more like Christmas.
HHS seeks public comment on ND Medicaid Quality Strategy

HHS seeks public comment on ND Medicaid Quality Strategy

HHS seeks public comment on ND Medicaid Quality Strategy

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment from members, providers, tribal partners, stakeholders and other interested individuals on a draft of the 2025-2027 North Dakota Medicaid Quality Strategy.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

PC Public Health notes December 2024

Winter brings many opportunities to gather indoors with family and friends. Along with all of the togetherness also comes cold and flu season. One of the best ways to stay healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections is to practice effective handwashing.
Bring a healthful dish to your next holiday party. How about a veggie tray shaped like a snowman with spinach dip? Photo by Pixabay.

Bring a healthful dish to your next holiday party. How about a veggie tray shaped like a snowman with spinach dip? Photo by Pixabay.

Prairie fare: How much weight do people gain during the holidays?

Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., I slipped into my heavy coat as I ventured out into the first snowfall of the season. I also wore a long-sleeved shirt and a thick sweater.I probably looked like I gained five pounds in 10 minutes with all of this padding.I was ready to face the cold wind.
If timed right, you can have fresh amaryllis flowers for Christmas. NDSU photo

If timed right, you can have fresh amaryllis flowers for Christmas. NDSU photo

Dakota Gardener: Amaryllis by Christmas morning

“It looks like an onion,” said a friend. “I can promise you it isn’t,” I replied.The plant in question was an amaryllis. I recently picked the bulb up from the local garden store and put it into a pot. In my friend’s defense, the bulb does look like an onion.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

Someone on Facebook posted this comment a few days ago: “The Gospel is not God hatefully saying: ‘Turn to Me or I will send you to Hell’. The gospel is God’s Mercy and Grace saying: ‘You’re already on your way to Hell, turn to Me, and I will save you’”.