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North Dakota’s Unemployment Rate 2.2% for April

News Staff

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Job Service North Dakota reported that labor statistics released today show North Dakota’s April not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.2 percent. The unemployment rate decreased 0.4 of a percentage point between March and April. April 2023’s rate was 0.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce leads the efforts to attract, retain and expand wealth and talent in North Dakota.

Governor Burgum Proclaims North Dakota Tourism Week

News Staff

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Governor Doug Burgum proclaims May 19-25, 2024, as Tourism Week in North Dakota, recognizing the importance of tourism and travel to North Dakota’s economy. “Travel plays an integral role in North Dakota, contributing to a strong U.S.

ND state parks launches new mobile app to direct users to outdoor recreation

News Staff

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) announces its newly launched mobile trails app powered by OuterSpatial which directs users to over 2,200 miles of statewide trails.

HHS announces new benefit aimed at addressing child care workforce challenges

News Staff

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that employees of licensed child care programs in North Dakota will be able to apply to receive help with paying for child care costs for children up to 12 years of age through the Child Care Workforce Benefit beginning June 1.

Life in the slow lane?

News Staff

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Thunderbird and passports Since I have been home, I have mostly been resting and adjusting to the time difference. We have been on several outings with the Thunderbird including my first evening of car club since returning home.

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SENIOR MEALS MENU

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

May 24 - May 30, 2024 Friday, May 24 Hot dog on a bun/Potato salad/ Baked beans/Cantaloupe Monday, May 27 CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY Tuesday, May 28 Swiss steak/Mashed potatoes/ Carrots/Fruit cocktail Wednesday, May 29 Polish sausage with sauerkraut/ Mashed potatoes/Mixed...

Along the way

News Staff

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

| Every person on this planet is going through shifts and changes. Some are healing from grief, others are finding strength after disappointment, and there are some who are struggling through the pains of illness and the subsequent weakness that comes from it.

Prairie Doc Perspective

News Staff

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Grief: There is No Prescription As unique is our loss is as unique is our grief. What do we do when one day we can smile, laugh, and look back at memories with fondness and thankfulness for the life we shared with our loved one; the next day we feel paralyzed by our pain and sadness?

Running water and a vegetable brush are effective in removing soil, germs, and other residues from potatoes and other produce.

EMS week breakfast a success

News Staff

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Drayton Volunteer Ambulance Service kicked off EMS Week May 19 by hosting Sunday Breakfast at the Merrill EMS and Fire Hall. Squad members, with a lot of help, prepared pancakes, sausages, eggs, hash browns, and all the fixings.

Prairie Fare: Potatoes pack a nutrition punch

News Staff

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

“Wow, look at these!” the children said. “They’re purple!” another said. “Here’s a red one!” someone else added. Their enthusiasm nearly rivaled an archeological dig for dinosaur bones. They were digging potatoes and harvesting other vegetables at a garden plot for kids.

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