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My Two Cents | Thank you, farmers!

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My Two Cents | Thank you, farmers!

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

I hope everyone enjoys the Ag Outlook special issue in this week’s Valley News and Views. My contribution was a brief overview of my experiences as a small-scale commercial beekeeper in North Dakota.

Letter from the Publisher

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Letter from the Publisher

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Page 1 of 1 0 words That’s what it said on the lower left hand of my computer screen for some time as I sat here trying to figure out what I am going to write about this week. I had a teacher in high school, Mrs. Hart in Langdon, tell me and my classmates some valuable advice.

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Letter to Editor

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Dear Editor, Why is Mesa, Arizona better or worse than Drayton? LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! WEATHER! WEATHER! WEATHER! Why else would Mesa be known as “Drayton, South?” The people there are friendly and welcoming; of course most of them live in the Dakotas and Minnesota the rest of the year.

Musings...Reflecting on tournament times at the Betty by Lyle Van Camp

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Musings...Reflecting on tournament times at the Betty by Lyle Van Camp

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Unfortunately both Titans Basketball teams have seen their seasons end with disappointing, yet very exciting, losses in the play-in round of the regional tournament. I was hoping that at least one of the two teams would win and get to compete in the tournament at the Betty.

My Two Cents | A few random thoughts

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My Two Cents | A few random thoughts

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Usually by deadline time I have developed a theme for my weekly column. This week that didn’t quite happen, so I thought I would share a few thoughts with you this week.

An Eclectic Editor: Why Journal?

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An Eclectic Editor: Why Journal?

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

On Saturday I had the pleasure of being invited to do a presentation to a group of homeschooling mothers in Cavalier. The topic was journaling something I do a lot of, and for a lot of different reasons, too. Although writing is my job, journaling and art are my peace.

Letter from the Publisher

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Letter from the Publisher

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Why in the world would I wait until the morning our favorite paper goes to print to start my article?! Possibly because I work best under pressure? Or maybe I am just a busy (or procrastinating) person? Maybe it’s a mix of both. Yes, I think I’ll go with that option.

Dakota Gardener: The importance of green spaces

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Dakota Gardener: The importance of green spaces

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Gazing across the white landscape of the Northern Plains, I long for green spaces. I daydream about hiking in forests, visiting botanical gardens and strolling in tree-lined parks. This longing is more than just a defense mechanism against our winter blizzards.

Prairie Fare: Take steps to reduce food waste

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Prairie Fare: Take steps to reduce food waste

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

I was cleaning out my refrigerator the other day. I felt bad when I found some shredded cheese riddled with mold. The bag of cheese was hiding in a drawer. I could have saved that cheese by putting it in the freezer. At times, I have sniffed milk before pouring some on my cereal.

Prairie Doc Perspectives:

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Prairie Doc Perspectives:

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

When in life does one come to confront the tough truth that each of us will eventually die? In my years as an internist caring for young and old alike, some people understand this early, and some people never get it. In denying death, we intensify our fear of it.

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