Poll: Republicans look set for sweep of top races

Senate race closest, possibly tighteningBy Michael Standaert North Dakota News Cooperative On the surface, Republican candidates for the top political races in North Dakota appear set for a clean sweep with just over a month until the general election, a poll commissioned by the North Dakota News...

Useful thinking

The international gazeboas a marine engineer for a Danish company servicing off shore oil rigs. He has been all over the world but his home was originally Crimea. He can’t go home because of the Russian invasion but his parents still live there.

Life in the slow lane?

Election timeIt is once again election time judging from the mail in ballots that we received last week. This brings up many opinions for me. Not about who to vote for or what to vote for, but the voting process altogether.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I saw a great post on Facebook from one of my friends saying they have been cancer free for five years now. It was a positive and exciting post to see.

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Oct. 11 - Oct. 17, 2024Friday, Oct. 11 Taco Salad/Fruit Cocktail/CrackersMonday, Oct. 14CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYTuesday, Oct. 15Sloppy Joe on a Bun/Vegetable Soup/Crackers/PearsWednesday, Oct. 16Cranberry Chicken/Rice Pilaf/ Green Beans/GrapesThursday, Oct.

Prairie fare: Fall into healthful fitness and nutrition practices

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D. “About how many bags do we usually fill?” I asked my husband as we inspected our yard.“We fill at least 60 bags with leaves every year,” he noted.I did not realize he was keeping track that closely.

New Nourish Program topics released

North Dakota State University Extension is launching seven new Nourish online modules in October 2024. The new topics will focus on accurate health information, cooking for one or two, muscles, the immune system, pets and your health, wellbeing, and medications.

Food preservation 101

New online food preservation courseFood Preservation 101 is an educational course featuring safe food preservation methods for freezing, waterbath canning, pressure canning, drying and fermenting.

Women’s Way offers a way to pay for screenings

October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthMore than 500 North Dakotans are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

Skillet Zucchini with Chopped Tomatoes

1 teaspoon olive oil or canola oil1 cup chopped onion4 small (6-inch) zucchini, thinly sliced2 medium tomatoes, chopped Freshly ground pepper Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) In a large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add onions and cook, stirring until softened.