Solberg plans to retire as North Dakota Highway Patrol superintendent

Solberg accepts position as state’s next Facility Management directorGov. Doug Burgum announced this week that North Dakota Highway Patrol Col. Brandon Solberg plans to retire from law enforcement Nov. 30 after nearly 6½ years as superintendent of the Highway Patrol.

Life in the slow lane?

Adventures in moving?Moving is something that I absolutely hate to do. I have moved many times in my adult life. I have never liked it. I like the end result, but not the process. Under normal circumstances I am usually very organized when I move. I start packing weeks or months in advance.

Along the way

|In the remnants of our days, we are able to find life through the harbors of our labors and the faith that sustains us daily.

Prairie doc perspective

What to do about Marijuana?”There are so many questions. Is it safe? Does pot smoking lead to the use of hard drugs? What is the risk of pot smoking during pregnancy? Does marijuana have medical value in treating disease? Does smoking pot relieve the side effects of cancer treatment?

Prairie Fare: Try the grilling safety quiz

By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist “Did you just put a hamburger in your purse?” my husband asked.He wasn’t supposed to notice that. In my defense, the sandwich was wrapped and came out of the fridge.“I didn’t want to pack a lunch bag.

Canvassing Board certifies primary election results

The State Canvassing Board certified the 2024 Primary Election results last week, making them official for state, judicial, and legislative contests. County, state and judicial races determined candidates for the November 5, general election.

Housing Finance Agency warns of potential scam

North Dakota State Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is asking those seeking public housing to be on the lookout for suspicious websites or social media posts regarding the opening of a waitlist for specific properties as part of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8).

Report boat accidents

Regardless of how safe and cautious boaters are on the water, accidents happen. If a boating accident involves injury, death or disappearance of a person, an accident report must be completed and sent to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department within 48 hours of the occurrence.

From the pastor’s desk

It was on this day, July 4, 1776, 248 years ago that our Founding Fathers declared America’s independence. It has been rightly noted, but almost forgotten (for some intentionally) that America was birthed on Biblical principle.

Prism of prose

MoreI wrote about a few of the family camp activities in last week’s column. I was holding back on you. There was too much to put into one column. There is more. I held back a jewel of this year’s camp.The first day of Bible study I arrive early which is my normal routine.