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Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Adventure awaitsWe set out in the Bluwave for our first adventure in our new to us rig. Annual family camp was our maiden voyage. I drove the motorhome while Lyle drove the Thunderbird so that we would have it for the car show which was last Saturday.
By implementing cost-saving strategies, you can create a high-production home garden without breaking the bank. (Unsplash photo)

By implementing cost-saving strategies, you can create a high-production home garden without breaking the bank. (Unsplash photo)

Dakota Gardener: How to save money in a high-production home garden

By April Johnson, Pollinator technician In today's world where every penny counts and sustainable living is increasingly becoming a priority, home gardening offers a dual benefit; the joy of growing fresh produce and the opportunity to save money in the process.
The benefits of eating together as a family apply whether the meals are at home or out and about.

The benefits of eating together as a family apply whether the meals are at home or out and about.

Prairie Fare: Keep the tradition of family meals

“This is grotesque!” my husband exclaimed. I looked up from my magazine to see what had piqued his interest. I was watching a 1950s-era TV show and reading simultaneously. In the show, the father of the family was returning from work in his doublebreasted suit and fedora.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Protect wildlife by putting garbage where it belongs

Outdoor recreationists are encouraged to keep it clean this summer by packing out all trash.All garbage, including used fireworks, should be placed in proper trash receptacles. If trash cans aren’t available, or full, dispose of trash at home.
Crowd pleasing pies hand made by Bev Aufenkamp. Photo by Clint Van Camp.

Crowd pleasing pies hand made by Bev Aufenkamp. Photo by Clint Van Camp.

Prism of prose

GoodnessFrench silk, apple crumble, cherry apple crumble, and an assortment of other pies mixed with fellowship. The pies were fresh baked daily by Bev Aufenkamp with her signature flakey crust. Take some awesome pie, add people, and you come up with a good atmosphere for fellowship.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Reverse snowbird

By Duane H.H. Lyon son. For over a decade the mother was the full time caretaker. The former military couple also have two other children. The special son’s needs evolved to the point he was placed in a full time school and center.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

Psalm 119:49-50 says, “Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me” (comforts me in all my troubles) (NLT). Sometimes the only thing we have to hold onto is God’s promises as recorded in the Bible.
Deer lottery held, licenses remain

Deer lottery held, licenses remain

Deer lottery held, licenses remain

North Dakota’s deer gun lottery has been held and more than 3,800 licenses remain. Only resident applicants who were unsuccessful in the lottery can apply for remaining licenses.Licenses will be mailed to successful applicants in early August.