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Prairie Fare: Can weeds become part of your dinner?

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Prairie Fare: Can weeds become part of your dinner?

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Body I braced myself and tried to pull the weed. The weed was stronger than I was, and I almost fell backward onto the ground.

North of the border: A Manitoba tradition that never misses a beat

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North of the border: A Manitoba tradition that never misses a beat

Loryn Willcocks, Simmons Multimedia

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Body There are two kinds of folks: those who've never been to the Winnipeg Folk Festival, and those who know that a tarp can become prime real estate faster than a lakefront cabin on a long weekend.

Dakota Gardener: Showy Goldenrod - a fall favorite

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Dakota Gardener: Showy Goldenrod - a fall favorite

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Body It’s early summer, and I am already looking forward to fall. Why? Many reasons, but one is that one of my favorite plants blooms in the fall. As a gardener, I have many favorite plants, but this one rises above the others because of the sounds surrounding it.

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Prairie Fare: Let’s toast Dairy Month

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Body “Mom bought the good milk!” my daughter exclaimed years ago. Curious, I opened the refrigerator to see what I had purchased.

Praire Doc:

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Praire Doc: Dementia and home safety: Tips for caregivers

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Body Caregivers of people with dementia are often tasked with keeping their loved ones safe at home. Unpaid family members or friends, referred to as care partners or caregivers, dedicate significant time and resources to assist the person with dementia as their needs intensify.

Dakota Gardener:

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Dakota Gardener: What is a blue raspberry?

Tom Kalb, Horticulturist, Ndsu Extension

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Body Blue raspberry is one of the most popular flavors in America. You can find blue raspberry slushies, drinks and candy everywhere.

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Health Tip

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Body Provided by Cavalier County Health District July 4th is a time to celebrate, but kids are always watching and learning from the adults around them.

From the Pastor’s Desk:

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From the Pastor’s Desk:

Pastor Jody Myrvik, United Lutheran Church

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Body The seeds are planted, and the weeds have been picked or sprayed. We’ve done all that we can do.

Praire Doc: “Don’t rub your eyes!”

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Praire Doc: “Don’t rub your eyes!”

Dr. Vance Thompson

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Body Keratoconus is one of the most important eye diseases for parents, teachers, coaches, and adults to understand because, if caught early, we now have the ability to help save vision and reduce the chance of future corneal transplantation.

A common lilac showing off its 2026 blossoms – the same plant that blossomed in fall 2025 after being heavily infected with the fungus Pseudocercospora. NDSU photo

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Dakota Gardener: What is ‘normal’? Communicating the variability found in nature

Joe Zeleznik, Ndsu Extension Forester

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Body My friend Karen teaches college-prep math at our local high school. As a gift for her graduates this year, she bought them water bottles with printing that read, “English is important. Math is importanter.”

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