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Back to school insurance tips

What you need to know when living away from homeAs returning college students prep to head back to campus and recent high school graduates leave home for the first time, it's the right time for undergrads and their families to review their insurance policies to make sure they have what they need...
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Fall turkey season set

The fall turkey season is set with 4,545 licenses available to hunters, 110 more than last year.Applicants can apply online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. The deadline is Sept. 4.Only North Dakota residents are eligible to apply in the first lottery.
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Valley News & Views

Swan application deadline

The deadline to submit a swan application is Aug. 21.Applicants must submit an online application through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov.North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply. The resident swan license is $10, while the nonresident fee is $30.
Along the way

Along the way

Along the way

|- Lydia M. ChildChange is an inevitable part of life and so is the reluctant saturation of dreaming and hoping beyond the resolution of circumstance. In the sheltered restoration of finding peace with our lives and decisions, we formulate the great anticipation of aspirations.
Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Adventures in AlaskaAfter having set sail to Alaska, I can see why people cruise to Alaska many times. I was asked what my favorite part of the cruise was. I honestly can’t really pinpoint my favorite part. However, I was awestruck by the beauty. The scenery was probably my favorite part.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Pioneer Machinery Show set in Cavalier Sunday, Sept. 28

Music is a big part of the Annual Pioneer Machinery Show held each year at the Pembina County Museum Grounds, and this year’s September 8th Show is no different.The music begins with the 10:00 worship service in the historic St. Anthony’s Church.
This hornworm eating a tomato vine can be controlled with a variety of available insecticides. (Pixabay photo)

This hornworm eating a tomato vine can be controlled with a variety of available insecticides. (Pixabay photo)

Dakota gardener: Battling bugs in the garden

Gardens in North Dakota look great this year. The rains have been plentiful in most areas, and our plants are thriving.Be prepared to protect your garden from insect pests. Swarms of flea beetles will be arriving soon, and I see white moths laying eggs on my cabbage today.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Salsa isn’t just a food

At one point in my life I saw a cute video of some youth dancing the salsa. I don’t think they were more than about eight or nine years old.They were in a professional dance competition. I could tell they had been taking lessons for years. The amount of skill they had was unbelievable.
The online book club will help participants identify ways to integrate purpose into retirement planning. (Pixabay photo)

The online book club will help participants identify ways to integrate purpose into retirement planning. (Pixabay photo)

Purposeful retirement online book club

Registration for the Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club, hosted by North Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota State University Extension, is now available.
Prairie doc perspective

Prairie doc perspective

Prairie doc perspective

Our brain’s happy hormonesOur brain releases chemicals into our body that impact functions in our body, such as our mood. There are four chemicals that commonly support “feeling good,” and they are also known as “happiness chemicals.