My two cents | Nature’s bounty by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

A week or so ago I gave you an update on how my garden was progressing. I don’t think I said too much about the lone apple tree that we have in our backyard.About four years ago I purchased an apple tree from a local apple grower.

Letter from the Editor

In an economy where gas is over $4 a gallon, diesel is over $6 a gallon and I really wish teleportation was a thing, there is still one thing that costs absolutely nothing: being kind. Monday involved doctor appointments, so I spent what felt like an eternity in Grand Forks.

Letter from the Editor

As I sat down to put together this week’s paper, I found myself taking a step back and thinking about all the people who just show up.Over the weekend, I spent some time at the Pembina County Pioneer Machinery Show.

My two cents | Kinda off the grid part II by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

So, faced with the prospect of a weekend without running water, I began to formulate a plan.The first order of business to restore cleanliness was to fill the toilet tanks and flush them, yuk.

Letter from the Editor | Twenty-five years

It’s hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that this Friday marks 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001.I was in fifth grade, sitting in Mrs.Temples’ class. I had asked to use the restroom and while I was in the hallway, my friend Dylan was coming back from the bathroom.

My two cents | Kinda off the grid by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

We don’t know how much we take for granted unless it is taken away, even at least if its temporary.This past weekend I took a quick trip to Northern Minnesota to my wife Chris’ home place, affectionately called “Reedy Ranch.

25 years later by Bob Simmons

For yours truly, September 11th, 2001 started out like any other Tuesday. I was excited to be on the radio that morning because a few weeks previous I had received a CD (remember those) of funny 911 phone calls that I was going to feature on my radio show that morning.

Along the way | Serenity of Sacredness

Time slips away before our eyes and sometimes along the way, we begin to see the powerful absorption of every precious moment we are able to experience.

Prairie Doc Perspective: Don’t just take it from me

When your doctor prescribes a new medication, it’s easy to just nod and head to the pharmacy. However, before you fill any new prescription, a few questions deserve answers and the best time to ask them is during your visit.

My two cents | A garden update by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

It’s been a while since I started a column with the phrase, “Where has the time gone?”So I’ll do that this week. Is it me, or has this Summer seemed to slip away pretty fast this year?