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Having birds in your landscape helps lower insect populations and aids in pollination, while bird watching increases your mental health. (Pixabay photo)

Having birds in your landscape helps lower insect populations and aids in pollination, while bird watching increases your mental health. (Pixabay photo)

Dakota Gardener: Landscaping is for the birds

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother. One of our favorite activities was watching the birds that would come to her feeder every morning. This year, I have been landscaping to attract more birds to my yard.
Whether you’re reviving an old family pan or trying cast iron for the first time, these pans are a kitchen investment that can last for generations. (Pixabay photo)

Whether you’re reviving an old family pan or trying cast iron for the first time, these pans are a kitchen investment that can last for generations. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Fare: Seasoned to perfection – Why cast iron cookware remains in style

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The aroma of grilling food often fills neighborhoods at this time of year, bringing a wave of nostalgia with the scent of outdoor cooking. When I was growing up, we did not have a grill until I was nearly in college.
Almost all cucumber, melon, pumpkin and squash flowers require pollination by bees to produce fruit. (Flickr photo by Swallowtail Garden Seeds)

Almost all cucumber, melon, pumpkin and squash flowers require pollination by bees to produce fruit. (Flickr photo by Swallowtail Garden Seeds)

Dakota Gardener: Attract bees to your vegetable garden

Tom Kalb, Horticulturist, Ndsu Extension
Thursday, June 26, 2025
I’m writing this on Memorial Day, 2025. This holiday is intended to honor and mourn those who died in military service to our country. My Uncle Jim was one of those people, killed in the Korean War. Dad rarely talked about losing his older brother, but I know it affected him for the rest of his life.
Dakota Gardener: Fresh garden tomatoes

Dakota Gardener: Fresh garden tomatoes

Dakota Gardener: Fresh garden tomatoes

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
I think there is nothing better than a fresh tomato from the garden. This is one statement that I find most gardeners will not argue about. Generally, gardeners will go above and beyond to ensure they can harvest a plentiful tomato crop. So, how do we get the most out of our tomatoes?
Prairie Fare: Are plastics harming our health?

Prairie Fare: Are plastics harming our health?

Prairie Fare: Are plastics harming our health?

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
“Have you been hearing about plastics, especially microplastics, lately?” I asked my husband. He spends a lot of time reading online, so he is often my gauge for column topics.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Anatomical variations: Connecting physicians and anatomists

Prairie Doc Perspective: Anatomical variations: Connecting physicians and anatomists

Prairie Doc Perspective: Anatomical variations: Connecting physicians and anatomists

Ethan L. Snow, Phd
Thursday, June 19, 2025
It’s remarkable how much anatomy education and medical practice overlap, yet anatomist-physician collaborations are often underutilized for improving student learning and patient care outcomes. Becoming an anatomist or a physician requires commitment to many years of education and practical training.
Prairie Doc® Perspective: Teen mental health

Prairie Doc® Perspective: Teen mental health

Prairie Doc Perspective: Teen mental health

Curstie Konold Mph, Csw-pip, Qmhp
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The start of summer brings a sense of excitement for many teens. Take a moment to reflect back to your teen years. As we reminisce, we can likely all say that our adolescent years were a unique and informative time of our life. Mental wellbeing habits are often formed during this time as teens strengthen their social and emotional skills, laying a foundation of habits for the rest of their life. Consider what habits you perhaps formed during this time and what supports you had or needed when you were a teen.

Soaring Forward Together

Daren Christianson
Friday, May 30, 2025
Congratulations to the class of 2025 and to all Langdon Area School students for finishing another successful school year. We are proud of your accomplishments and are excited to see you explore the next avenues in your life. Know you are always alumni of Langdon Area Schools and are welcome to come back and visit.
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