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Swallowtail butterflies are important pollinators and their colorful, scaled wings, dabbed with yellow and blue, are a delightful sight among the flowers. (NDSU photo)

Swallowtail butterflies are important pollinators and their colorful, scaled wings, dabbed with yellow and blue, are a delightful sight among the flowers. (NDSU photo)

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Dakota Gardener: A welcome garden visitor

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Body When I work in the garden, I keep my eyes open for any fun visitors I might find. Notable visitors have been garden spiders and centipedes, not my children’s favorite. This year, I had my sights set on something they weren’t afraid to help me track down.
Although we often hear about the dangers of eating produce with pesticide residues, bacteria are more likely to cause health issues. (Pixabay photo)

Although we often hear about the dangers of eating produce with pesticide residues, bacteria are more likely to cause health issues. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: Do you know the six steps to fruit and vegetable safety?

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
Body “What’s the best way to clean fresh produce?” someone asked. “I’ve heard that strawberries are especially a problem.” “We recommend using plenty of running water and a vegetable brush on firmer-skinned produce.

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Bismarck State College recognizes Spring 2025 graduates

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Friday, August 22, 2025
Body More than 600 students graduated with degrees from Bismarck State College (BSC) after completing the Spring 2025 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college's 85th commencement ceremony held on May 16, 2025, at the Bismarck Event Center.
Front row, sitting (L-R) Alan Westphal, Gloria (Ritter) Romfo , Retta(Westphal) Klemisch,Dorothy (Westphal) Bassingthwaite, Carol (Ames) Kinnischtzke; second row: Leroy Musolf, Susan (MacArthur) Westphal, Clara Lou (MacArthur) Seaver, Janet (Miklethun) MacArthur, Dennis Morris; third row: Nancy (Biby) Holt, Gary Paulson, Mary (Westphal) Feldner, Barbara (Brown) Peterson, Barbara (Kroeplin) Springsted; back row: Stewart MacArthur, Dale Brown, and Wayne Westphal.

Front row, sitting (L-R) Alan Westphal, Gloria (Ritter) Romfo , Retta(Westphal) Klemisch,Dorothy (Westphal) Bassingthwaite, Carol (Ames) Kinnischtzke; second row: Leroy Musolf, Susan (MacArthur) Westphal, Clara Lou (MacArthur) Seaver, Janet (Miklethun) MacArthur, Dennis Morris; third row: Nancy (Biby) Holt, Gary Paulson, Mary (Westphal) Feldner, Barbara (Brown) Peterson, Barbara (Kroeplin) Springsted; back row: Stewart MacArthur, Dale Brown, and Wayne Westphal.

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2025 Clyde All-School Reunion hosted

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Friday, August 22, 2025
Body The Clyde All-School Reunion was hosted on July 26 at Calio Bar with 54 present. Of those 54, 18 were graduates of Clyde School..
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