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North Dakota hosted a groundbreaking summit last week that focused on attracting and retaining global talent to drive economic growth within the state.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
USPS proposes to slow down rural mail Again
Submission From The National Newspaper Association
The U.S. Postal Service has again proposed to lower public expectations for mail delivery, having already proven it cannot reliably deliver mail on time in many areas. It has filed a petition for a review of proposed new service standards with the Postal Regulatory Commission.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Godfread issues warning on fraudulent substance use treatment centers
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Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread is warning consumers about a rising trend of fraudulent rehabilitation centers preying on vulnerable individuals seeking help for substance use addiction.Victims are recruited to enter the treatment facilities through in-person visits or social media.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Health and Human Services provides services that help North Dakotans of all ages enhance their well-being and quality of life by supporting equitable access to the social determinants of health, which include economic stability, housing, education, food, community and behavioral and physical health. The combined agency employs about 2,400 team members who are based across the state.
ND Behavioral Health school grants support student success statewide
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North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to announce the continuation of the Behavioral Health School Grant program for the 2024 -2025 school year. This program is funded through an appropriation of $9.5 million from the 2023 legislative session.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
North Dakota Game and Fish
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Deer archery season opensNorth Dakota’s deer bow season opens Aug. 30 at noon and continues through Jan. 5, 2025.All archery hunters must have a bow tag in possession before hunting.Hunters should refer to the 2024 deer hunting guide for season information and regulations.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Drayton Area Community Foundation accepting grant applications
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The Drayton Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 grant round. Applications are available online at www.ndcf. net/drayton and are due back by September 30, 2024.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
SENIOR MEALS MENU
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Aug. 30 - Sept. 5, 2024Friday, Aug. 30Hot Dog on a Bun/Potato Salad/ Baked Beans/WatermelonMonday, Sept. 2CLOSED FOR LABOR DAYTuesday, Sept. 3Chicken Kiev/Baked Potato/ Green Beans/PeachesWednesday, Sept. 4Swiss Steak/Mashed Potatoes/Mixed Vegetables/ Mandarin OrangesThursday, Sept.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Caffeine, the chemical within coffee and some other foods, stays in our body for about 10 hours after our last cup of coffee. (Pixabay photo)
Prairie fare
Julie Garden-robinson, Ph.d., R.d., L.r.d.
How much coffee is too much?I began drinking coffee when I was about 12 years old. I did not even like its taste.I’d drink a cup of strong black coffee before school with my dad as I finished my homework early in the morning.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Fungi, bacteria and molds have an important function in our gardens, as they help decompose plant material. (NDSU photo)
Dakota gardener
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A garden fungusBy Carrie Knutson, Horticulture agent There is truly so much beauty and wonder in nature if we take a few minutes in our busy schedules to appreciate it. I was looking at a tree last month when there was much more moisture, and something in the mulch caught my eye.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Prairie Doc Perspective
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When should I ask about lung cancer screening?Jonathan Rice, MD, PHD Lung cancer is the second most common cancer (not counting skin cancer) in both men and women, only behind prostate in men and breast in women.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024