Lifestyle
News Staff
Photos sourced from: Tales Beyond “No Man’s Land” 1901-2001. .
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Prairie Fare: Smart and quick food safety during a refrigerator power outage
News Staff
“How long is food OK in the fridge when the fridge goes out?” one of my friends asked me. Then he mentioned throwing away some summer sausage from a friend, along with most of the contents of his fridge.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Prairie Doc® Perspective: Medications for treating substance use disorders
Kelly Evans Hullinger, Md
Substance use disorders like alcohol and opioid use disorders can be diverse, and every patient has a different story when it comes to their addiction.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Dakota Gardener: Be “water wise” — grow native plants
News Staff
In 2011, Texas experienced its worst one-year drought since 1895. Water restrictions were intense, and reducing landscape watering was always first on the list. That summer, the lawns were all dry and crunchy.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Health Tip
News Staff
Provided by Cavalier County Health District Everyone 65 and older and those with weakened immune systems should get a second dose of the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their last dose to stay protected against severe illness from COVID-19.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Prairie Fare: Celebrate smart with budget-friendly party ideas
News Staff
Making a charcuterie board is a trendy way to add nutrients to your next party. I thought I’d have so much time this spring compared to last year.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
North of the Border: Chasing waterfalls
Loryn Willcocks
As the snow finally gives up and melts away, Manitoba turns into a full-blown water show. Everything rushes, trickles, or roars—and honestly, nothing shows off spring better than a good waterfall.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Dakota Gardener: Petunias — tried and true
Kelsey Deckert, Horticulture Agent, Ndsu Extension
We all have our favorite flowers that, despite not being perennials, we plant in our gardens every year. The number one flower that I plant each year is petunias. I consider them the “tried and true” flowers of my garden.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Prairie Fare: A tough loss and a winning health lesson
News Staff
“I’m sorry they didn’t win, Mom,” my son said. “I had fun being here,” I replied.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Prairie Doc Perspective: There’s no place like home – home safety evaluations
Jill Kruse, Do
In my role as a hospitalist, I am always happy when a patient is healthy enough to be discharged. A resounding majority of people want to go back to their homes after leaving the hospital. What we do not want is an unsafe environment leading to repeat injuries resulting in a hospital readmission.
Thursday, April 9, 2026