March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

HHS wants North Dakotans to know that every story matters during Problem Gambling Awareness Month BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum has proclaimed March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of gambling-related issues and the availability of support services.

Prairie Doc Perspective

True self-care During our most recent family movie night, we watched one of my favorites: Encanto. At one point in the movie, a character who has been gifted supernatural strength, confesses that she fears she will crumble under the weight of all that is expected from her.

NDSU Extension to offer online gardening forums

Do you want to grow a beautiful yard and garden? North Dakota State University Extension will be broadcasting its Spring Fever Garden Forums online from March 25 to April 15. The live forums will be held on Monday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CDT and are open to all gardeners.

Notes from Pembina County Public Health for March 2024

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so this is a great time to talk about prevention. According to the CDC, regular screenings are the key to preventing colorectal cancer. These regular screenings should begin at age 45 and should continue through age 75.

March 17-23 is National Poison Prevention Week

March 17-23 is nationally recognized as Poison Prevention Week. Whether it’s a question or an emergency, Poison Help can provide life-saving information when people need it most.

NDSU Extension to host grant writing workshop

Pembina County Extension Office North Dakota State University Extension will host a two-part interactive Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, May 14 at the Langdon Research Center in Langdon.

Life in the slow lane?

Winding Down It seems like I just got here. Between last week and this week, all of the year end events are happening for various things I am involved in, as well as the big park year end event. I am not sure where the winter has gone. I must have stayed busy enough that the time just flew by.

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March 22 - March 28 Friday, March 22 Tuna Melt on WW Bun/Tater Tots/Coleslaw/Tropical Fruit Monday, March 25 Sausage with Sauerkraut/ Mashed Potatoes/Buttered Beets/Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, March 26 Beef Enchilada/Seasoned Black Beans/Corn/Pears/1 WW Bread Wednesday, March 27 Pork Chop with...

Along the way

| We go down the wrong road, we get lost, we turn back. Maybe it doesn’t matter which road we embark on. Maybe what matters is that we embark.” - Barbara Hall There is so much to experience through time’s passageways.

Variables to consider when deciding where to apply for college

Students college decisions are among the most significant choices they will make over the course of their lifetimes. Many students lay the foundations for rewarding careers during college, and the friendships formed during university years often last a lifetime.