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Dakota Gardener: Creatures of the night

Dakota Gardener: Creatures of the night

Dakota Gardener: Creatures of the night

I don’t usually get the typical creepy-crawly feeling when it comes to wildlife, excluding snakes and very large spiders. However, a few weeks ago, I stumbled across a creature I had not encountered in person. This small, furry creature was close to making me turn tail and run away…it was a bat.
The program will provide beef producers with timely information and tools to evaluate whether backgrounding calves fits into their operation. NDSU photo

The program will provide beef producers with timely information and tools to evaluate whether backgrounding calves fits into their operation. NDSU photo

Cattle Backgrounding program set for Nov. 6

Program topics will include backgrounding and finishing budgets, cattle markets and price outlook, backgrounding rations, cost of gain, calf health and dry lot management.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Hunting season safety tips

Hunting is a popular pastime across North America. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) reports there were 14.4 million hunters across the United States in 2022, noting those hunters spent a total of $42.5 billion. According to Statistics Canada, Canadians spent $678.
Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

On Monday, Merv and Phyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton were among those attending the membership pizza party held for the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizens Association. Saralee stayed for cards and socializing.Kris Tucker of St. Thomas visited Gayle McConnell on Tuesday afternoon.
Prairie Doc: Midnight muscle cramps?

Prairie Doc: Midnight muscle cramps?

Prairie Doc: Midnight muscle cramps?

Here’s what your body is telling youYou’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot.You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up, trying to stretch the muscle and waiting for the cramp to release. It passes after a minute or two, but the soreness often lingers.
Only about one in four women is aware that following a healthy diet may reduce their risk of breast cancer, despite the established link between diet and cancer. Pixabay photo

Only about one in four women is aware that following a healthy diet may reduce their risk of breast cancer, despite the established link between diet and cancer. Pixabay photo

Prairie Fare: This breast cancer quiz could save your life

Every time I have a medical test, I feel some anxiety.“What if?” goes through my head until I can access the results in a letter or email.I am sure many of you know what I mean.However, not knowing does not make underlying health problems go away.