Lifestyle

Long trips necessitate snacks, and it's best to enjoy a health-friendly one. (Pixabay photo)

Long trips necessitate snacks, and it's best to enjoy a health-friendly one. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Fare: Healthy snacking without a first class ticket

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
“We are moving you closer to the front of the plane,” the flight attendant said to me. Finally! After dozens of flights, I’m getting bumped to first class.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Understanding macular degeneration

Prairie Doc Perspective: Understanding macular degeneration

Prairie Doc Perspective: Understanding macular degeneration

Jed Assam, Md, Founder And Vitreoretinal Surgeon,
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 65. This condition affects the back of the eye, where light is processed by the macula. The macula is the part of the retina providing sharp, detailed vision needed for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. Two categories of macular degeneration are “dry” and “wet”. This article will focus on dry macular degeneration and therapy options to help slow vision loss from it.
Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulturist, stands next to a giant pumpkin on the NDSU campus, and shares some little-known facts about pumpkin in this week's Dakota Gardener. (NDSU photo)

Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulturist, stands next to a giant pumpkin on the NDSU campus, and shares some little-known facts about pumpkin in this week's Dakota Gardener. (NDSU photo)

Dakota Gardener: Five things you didn’t know about pumpkins

Esther E. Mcginnis, Horticulturist- Ndsu Extension
Thursday, November 13, 2025
We are in the waning days of pumpkin season. I’ve consumed pumpkin spice lattes, cake and even lager. Now, we are looking forward to Thanksgiving and eating pumpkin pie. Before we transition to eggnog and candy canes, let’s celebrate all things pumpkin with some little-known facts.
From the Pastor’s Desk: Heroes

From the Pastor’s Desk: Heroes

From the Pastor’s Desk: Heroes

Robert Blackburn, United Methodist Church In
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Veterans Day is a United States federal holiday that honors all military veterans who have served in the U.S. military and is observed annually on Nov. 11. It is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Many of us would consider a person who served our country a hero and rightfully should be recognized and thanked for their service.

Health Tip

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Provided by Cavalier County Health District Nov. 7 - Stay rooted in protection Respiratory illness season is here, so be sure to protect yourself and those you love. CCHD has respiratory vaccines available, including limited nocost vaccines for uninsured or underinsured adults. Don’t wait — get vaccinated today and stay #RootedInProtection this fall.
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