Prairie doc perspective: Giving thanks

Would you like to sleep better, have a healthier heart and less aches and pains? How about a lower blood pressure, a higher self -esteem and enhanced relationships?

HHS to host back-to-back events on opioid and substance use prevention

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will host two events to address the opioid crisis and substance use prevention on Dec. 9 and 10, at the Bismarck Event Center.

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning during cold-weather months

Heading into the colder months of the year, it’s time to raise awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) and the simple steps North Dakotans can take to protect their families.

Hunters should be aware of early ice

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department cautions hunters to be wary of ice conditions.In some parts of the state, there are smaller waters that show the appearance of safe ice. Hunters should be cautious of walking on frozen stock ponds, sloughs, creeks and rivers.

From the pastor’s desk

We live in a very imperfect world and nation, and one that is moving inexorably toward the very worst of times. The ancient prophet Daniel (12:1) foresaw “a time of trouble, such as never was....

Reverse snowbird

Greetings Dakota friends and neighbors. Recently on a visit with a new friend I noticed a vintage sign in his garage and discovered his special sign from K-mart was a wonderful reminder of his first job. I have fond memories of the blue light specials the store ran on a specified product.

Usefull thinking

In God we trustI see the phrase “in God we trust” differently now since I read Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari. I also understand rural America very differently than I did as a child in Speedwell Township. Let us take Harari first. He studies the history of human beings.

NDFB Announces Board of Directors for 2025

At the 82nd Annual Meeting of the North Dakota Farm Bureau (NDFB), held on November 22-23, 2024, at the Bismarck Hotel and Convention Center in Bismarck, two new members were elected to the NDFB Board of Directors, and three current members were re-elected.