Life in the slow lane?

Things change, but stay the sameYears ago, I outlined several times my issues with the Postal Service when I owned the newspaper. I was not alone in my struggles at that time. Since then, many newspapers around our state have changed hands.

HHS offers resources for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month this September, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging awareness of resources and key actions to take to save lives. North Dakota, Gov.

Department of Environmental Quality urges caution during smoky conditions

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is actively monitoring wildfires in the western United States and Canada. Based on current weather patterns, residents across the state may experience intermittent smoke over the next few days.

Funding provided for training

Funding is available for organizations and professionals to be trained in and implement evidence-based services to help children stay with their families safely- North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced $350,000 of Title IV-E Prevention Services Grant funds are available for...

Prairie Doc Perspective

A hidden issueBy Leah Hendrickson, MSW, LCSW, QMHP Mental health treatment within the criminal justice system plays a pivotal yet often overlooked role in both the well-being and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals.

Baesler seeks candidates for ND Board of Higher Education

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler has urged North Dakotans to apply for two pending openings on the Board of Higher Education, which is the policymaking and advocacy board for the state’s 11 public colleges and universities.

Reverse snowbird

Greetings Dakota friends and neighbors. Enjoy each warm day as soon we will be celebrating the change of the season. I love the colorful leaves of Fall, truly no one can paint like ‘God the Father.

From the pastor’s desk

Last time we wrote of our tendency to focus our attention, time, energy, and emotions on the wrong things, thing such as food and clothing. Jesus tells us not to worry about these things because God will take care of us.

Prism of prose

The Book of Job is an amazing piece of literature. I have read through this book a few times in the last several years. I believe I have only grazed the surface of its meaning. It may appear to be randomly placed in the middle of the Old Testament.

Entrepreneurs make Drayton Airbnb a success

Adelaine's ‘Just in Case’ house has profitable three yearsBy Christine Jensen No matter how far we travel in life, there is always unification with family and ancestors. For one young woman from Tacoma, Washington, keeping those connections alive is extremely important.