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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)

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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.

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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.
Prairie Doc® Perspective: The key to boosting immunity

Prairie Doc® Perspective: The key to boosting immunity

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Prairie Doc® Perspective: The key to boosting immunity

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
It’s hard to look at your television or social media and not see a headline about some “superfood,” supplement, or other product promising to “boost immunity.” And who doesn’t want to boost immunity, especially in a year in which measles outbreaks are becoming routine?
Prairie Doc Perspective: Midnight muscle cramps? Here’s what your body is telling you

Prairie Doc Perspective: Midnight muscle cramps? Here’s what your body is telling you

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Prairie Doc Perspective: Midnight muscle cramps? Here’s what your body is telling you

Patti Berg-poppe
Friday, October 24, 2025
You’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot. You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up, trying to stretch the muscle and waiting for the cramp to release. It passes after a minute or two, but the soreness often lingers.
Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

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Prairie Fare: This breast cancer quiz could save your life

News Staff
Friday, October 24, 2025
Every time I have a medical test, I feel some anxiety. “What if?” goes through my head until I can access the results in a letter or email.
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