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Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Forward motionLife often requires a forward motion. Moving into the next chapter of our lives, moving past some situations, leaving the past behind and making the most of each day.By the time that this column is being read by my faithful readers the much-anticipated election will be behind us.
NACo Executive Director Aaron Birst, NDACo President Jayme Tenneson, NDCCA President Joan Hollekim, EICG Award Recipient Revel Sapa, Pembina County Veterans Services Officer. Submitted photo

NACo Executive Director Aaron Birst, NDACo President Jayme Tenneson, NDCCA President Joan Hollekim, EICG Award Recipient Revel Sapa, Pembina County Veterans Services Officer. Submitted photo

Excellence in County Government Awards recognize official in Pembina County

The North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) honored four county officials and one private sector partner during the NDACo Annual Conference in Bismarck.
Along the way

Along the way

Along the way

|“The way I see it is if you want the rainbow,you gotta put up with the rain.”- Dolly PartonThrough the catapulting intensity life’s journey can often bring, there are moments when we feel ourselves gliding into the resilience of our own strength through the sensory of faith’s observant association.
Thank you to Allard Soderfelt for donating pumpkins for the big kids at G & M daycare in Drayton. They had fun decorating them. Pictured are Calvin Helm, Brooklynn Stangeland, and Colton Kerr.

Thank you to Allard Soderfelt for donating pumpkins for the big kids at G & M daycare in Drayton. They had fun decorating them. Pictured are Calvin Helm, Brooklynn Stangeland, and Colton Kerr.

Seeking submissions for tree of light honorees

Remember someone special this Christmas! A holiday Tree of Lights program is planned as part of Drayton’s annual Old Fashioned Christmas. This annual tribute is a special way to remember a family member or friend during the Christmas season.
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.