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Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

Listen up and keep your hearingHearing loss affects millions of Americans. In fact, by age 75 over half of adults will have some form of hearing loss.
Local foods tend to be more nutritious and flavorful because the food did not travel far to reach you.

Local foods tend to be more nutritious and flavorful because the food did not travel far to reach you.

Prairie fare: Enjoy local foods for many reasons

Two of us from our food and nutrition Extension program visited a farmers market. It featured locally grown foods and products made from them. We did a short talk and demonstration about squash and white beans. We also had samples of the soup made from those ingredients.The day was chilly.
Notes from Pembina County Public Health

Notes from Pembina County Public Health

Notes from Pembina County Public Health

Thanksgiving Day will be here soon! Since this holiday is known for the preparation of a large meal to be enjoyed between friends and family we want share with you some meal prep reminders from foodsafety.gov.•Keep raw meat and poultry separate from produce and cooked foods.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

The importance of adoption during November

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is excited to announce that court staff, child welfare professionals and families are coming together in three North Dakota communities to finalize the adoptions of over 30 children in celebration of National Adoption Day on Nov. 23.
The 2024 spring index for mule deer in the badlands was 1% higher than 2023, but 4% below the long-term average. Photo courtesy of NDGF.

The 2024 spring index for mule deer in the badlands was 1% higher than 2023, but 4% below the long-term average. Photo courtesy of NDGF.

Setting the stage for 2024 North Dakota deer season

Not to catch you off guard, but North Dakota deer season began at the end of August this year – if you’re an archery hunter, that is. Have I got your attention?Not to scare you, but if the regular deer gun season has snuck up on you let’s get you upto speed.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

The United States is filled with immigrants who came wanting to become citizens and all it means to be an American. When people come in who not only have no love for our way and who want to “fundamentally change” our Country we will eventually cease being what makes America what it is.
Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

I met a young homeless lady recently outside a food distribution center waiting for the doors to open. We struck up a lively conversation after I asked her if she was an artist.She is a colorist, an adult who uses color pencils in adult coloring books.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Prism of prose

LearningLearning is what we do on Saturday mornings in the Men’s Triad Bible Study. Recent study of the epistles is about learning to be the church. This involves learning to follow Jesus Christ, learning to be humble, and learning to be content.
Cheryl Gjevre, Chairperson and Karen Schumacher, treasurer of CHRISTmas Helpers. Submitted photo

Cheryl Gjevre, Chairperson and Karen Schumacher, treasurer of CHRISTmas Helpers. Submitted photo

Karen Schumacher new CHRISTmas Helpers treasurer

Subitted by Cheryl Gjevre The Christmas season is fast approaching and “Christmas Helpers” is starting to make plans for the 2024 Christmas season. Some changes are being made this year.