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June is men’s health month in ND

June is men’s health month in ND

June is men’s health month in ND

North Dakota Health and Human Services(HHS)joinslocalpublichealth partners, other health organizations, businesses, families and individuals in recognizing National Men’s Health Week.
Consider packing nonperishable foods to refuel safely during your outdoor adventures. (Pixabay photo)

Consider packing nonperishable foods to refuel safely during your outdoor adventures. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Fare: Bring safe and tasty food on your outdoor adventures

By Julie Garden-Robinson, food and nutrition specialist “Be sure to check your sleeping bag,” one of my college friends said.“For what?” I replied to my friends on my first camping adventure.“Snakes like to crawl into sleeping bags,” one of them replied.
Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

Prescriptions for ParksDoctors write prescriptions for medications all the time. However, have you ever heard of a doctor prescribing a walk in the park? While this prescription will not fit in a bottle, it can pack some powerful health benefits.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

One of the great joys in life is the joy that comes with being a father. From the time I was a very little boy I was convinced that I would never get married, much less have children and a family. I was wrong.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Prism of prose

FragranceWarmth of the sun rays highlights the sweet smelling odor on a quiet morning. Sitting by the front step I bask in the fragrance of the blossoms on a Korean Lilac.
Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Greetings Dakota friends and neighbors. Today I was sitting in an upscale super-duper market eating a piece of fried chicken that I had plucked the crust off of to lower the calorie intake. I dabbed a little hot sauce on the meat and had a thin slice of keto bread on the side.
The first day of summer is known as the summer solstice, which marks the official start of astronomical summer.

The first day of summer is known as the summer solstice, which marks the official start of astronomical summer.

What is the summer solstice?

Many people anxiously await the first day of summer and look forward to activities that are tailor-made for warm weather. The first day of summer is known as the summer solstice, which marks the official start of astronomical summer.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Blood donors needed now

The American Red Cross critically needs blood donors now following a concerning trend over the spring – fewer donors rolling up a sleeve to give lifesaving blood.