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Along the way | Tapestry of trails

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Along the way | Tapestry of trails

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

|In the grace filled stories of this existence there lies the powerful knowledge of the sacredness beyond grief and the gratuitous nature of our memories. Stepping through the doorway of restoration and renewal, the mirrors of acknowledgment are awakened.

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Life in the slow lane?| If only...

Lesa Van Camp

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

There are times when I wish I could be in more than one place at the same time. I am sure that I may not the only person who feels this way from time to time.There are times when I am in Arizona when I think if I could only be in North Dakota for a day or a few hours.

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Prairie doc perspective: Plastic surgery

Jill Kruse, Do

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Transforming lives inside and outWhen many people hear the term plastic surgery images of Hollywood stars trying to fight back the effects of aging come to mind. It is easy to assume that plastic surgeons just deal in vanity.

Participants may either take part in self-paced online modules beginning Jan. 8 or attend face-to-face classes in Grafton and other locations in North Dakota.

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Extension to offer Nourish program in-person and virtually

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

North Dakota State University Extension is offering online and in-person classes in winter 2025 focusing on physical well-being.Nourish is a free program, aimed at adults age 50 and older living in rural North Dakota, that provides information and strategies about nutrition and health.

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Atheist author and historian, Tom Holland, “while studying the ancient world...realized something. Simply, the ancients were cruel, and their values utterly foreign to him. The Spartans routinely murdered ‘imperfect’ children.

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Prism of prose

Government By Clint Van Camp

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

We see unstable governments all over the globe. There is only one government which remains unshakable. It is the one celebrated each Christmas. This government is where love reigns and peace dwells.“For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder.

Reverse snowbird

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Reverse snowbird

Duane H.h. Lyon

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

The new year is soon upon us and so here's my wish for you and yours: I hope the new year brings you great health and opportunities to share your gifts in your world.Each new year brings change of one kind or another. I have found many times when things change, they soon return again.

FCCLA students along side National Honor Society students served turkey sandwiches, two types of soup, chips, cookies and a drink from the FACS room. From left to right: Loki Sylskar, Ethan Lund, Jerimiah Johnson, Peyton Larson, Ethan Sherrill, and Daniel De Souza Photo by Andrea Johnston

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DPS Students put on fundraisers during the Crafters Market last Saturday

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Mrs. Podvolatska's English Classroom door decorated for the door decorating contest. Photo by Lyle Van Camp

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New Director of the UND Center for Rural Health named

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

The University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) has selected Dr. Jacob C. Warren, Ph.D., M.B.A., C.R.A., as the new director of its Center for Rural Health (CRH).

Dan Younggren now holds a seat on the American Crystal Sugar Company’s Board of Directors. Submitted photo

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American Crystal Sugar Company announces board reorganization and executive promotion

News Staff

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

- Dan Younggren joined the American Crystal Sugar Company’s Board of Directors following the cooperative’s annual shareholders’ meeting this month. Younggren farms with family in the Hallock, Minn., area and will represent the Drayton factory district.

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