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Prairie Fare: Wintry days and the vitamin D dilemma

Prairie Fare: Wintry days and the vitamin D dilemma

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Prairie Fare: Wintry days and the vitamin D dilemma

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body Vitamin D helps our immune system fend off bacteria and viruses, and it helps our nerves fire and our muscles contract. We were seated at a sunny table in a restaurant recently.
A citizen coalition plans to continue pursuing a ballot measure after the North Dakota Senate voted against a bill to provide school meals to all students. Dan Koeck/For the North Dakota Monitor

A citizen coalition plans to continue pursuing a ballot measure after the North Dakota Senate voted against a bill to provide school meals to all students. Dan Koeck/For the North Dakota Monitor

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North Dakota Senate narrowly defeats free school meal bill

Jeff Beach And Michael Achterling
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body A bill to provide free meals for North Dakota students failed by two votes in the state Senate on Friday, likely leaving the decision to a statewide vote. House Bill 1624 failed in the Senate 24-22.
To help support the expansion of current day cares or the emergence of additional private day cares, Cavalier County has a two-part program to help. Metro Creative photo

To help support the expansion of current day cares or the emergence of additional private day cares, Cavalier County has a two-part program to help. Metro Creative photo

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Cavalier County’s grant program aims to boost child care availability

Borderland Press Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body North Dakota’s Childcare Aware released its 2026 county-level data earlier this month, highlighting a significant need for child care services in Cavalier County.

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Summer food operators needed

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction will be seeking applications from organizations interested in operating North Dakota’s Summer Food Service Program in April. The program provides free meals for children when school is not in session.

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Cavalier County potluck planned in Arizona

Borderland Press Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body For our Arizona readers, it’s time for a get-together in warmer weather. The annual Cavalier County Potluck event will be held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 15. It will be held at the Apache Wells Clubhouse Navajo Room in Mesa, Ariz.
Pembilier Nursing Center:

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News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body Greetings from the residents and staff of PNC! It’s that time again to tell you about one of our residents that “ROCKS!” Grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and pick a cozy spot to sit as you read all about Clair Longtin.

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Area students named to NDSU dean’s list

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body Fargo, N.D., Jan. 22 - Students from the coverage area of The Borderland Press earned a place on the North Dakota State University fall 2025 dean’s list.
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