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Echoes from the past | June 11-17

Emily Carpenter, Pembina County Historical Society

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

A look back at national, state and local history from this week in years past.National History - various sourcesJune 14, 1775 - The Continental Congress authorized the formation and enlistment of expert riflemen to form a company and serve the United Colonies for one year.

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Saralee Hoselton

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

On Wednesday, Merv and Phyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton were among the audience for the Scandanavian music provided by “Project Constellation” at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizens’ Center.

Along the way | More mercy

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Along the way | More mercy

Christine Jensen

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Walking through the constantly changing topography of our lives, we are shown the grace filled allocations of our beliefs through the concept and perceptions of our days. Finding strength through the changes and faith beyond doubt is a constant practice in acceptance and understanding.

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News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Friday, June 12Berry Burst Chicken Salad Crackers FruitMonday, June 15Chicken Wild Rice Hotdish Peas Pears WW BreadTuesday, June 16Beef Stew Biscuit Romaine Salad w/Dressing GrapesWednesday, June 17Meatloaf Baked Potato Carrots Fruit CocktailThursday, June 18 Country Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes...

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Prairie Doc: Every story is an act of power

Darla Biel, Ed.d.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Why direct service providers must practice dignified storytellingStories are at the heart of direct service and clinical work. Whether written in case notes, shared in supervision, included in grant reports, or told at community meetings, stories help others understand the impact of our work.

The U.S. grows hundreds of crops that become ingredients in foods found in your favorite grocery store. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: From field to fork — Do you know where your food comes from?

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Most of us visit a grocery store regularly to buy food, or perhaps you order food for delivery to your home.Have you ever stopped to think where that food originates?

Time spent in green spaces and gardens can reduce anxiety and stress. NDSU photo>

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Dakota Gardener: Gardening is the antidote to a dehumanizing online world

Esther E. Mcginnis, Ndsu Extension Horticulturist

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Despite my best efforts, I thought I had failed to pass on my love of gardening to my daughter.For years, she laughed at my passion for all things green.That changed this spring.

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Prism of prose: Fall

Clint Van Camp

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

My eyes were on the river below.Biking through the parking lot across the street from the bank, I was enjoying the scene. Then I felt a soft surface under my tires in place of the hard surface I had been traversing.

Kids Talk About God

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Kids Talk About God

Carey Kinsolving And Friends

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

How can we do the right thing when we are afraid? “If I saw soldiers hurting Jesus, I’d want to help, but I might be too scared,” said Lucas, 9. “I’d probably hide behind a camel.”Fear can stop us from doing the right thing.

From the pastor’s desk By Leroy Aufenkamp

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

By any measure, by those who believe the Bible, we are living in that time which Paul in 2 Timothy 3:1 called “the last days”. He said those days will be “perilous times”. Other translations use words such as “dangerous” or “terrible” (AMP, ERV).

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