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Frequent travel can make it hard for individuals to adhere to a nutritious diet.

Frequent travel can make it hard for individuals to adhere to a nutritious diet.

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Potential obstacles to healthy eating

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Body Committing to a healthy diet is a noble endeavor. A healthy diet can reduce risk for a number of conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure and various cardiovascular diseases.
Prairie Doc® Perspective: Motion is lotion; the importance of movement

Prairie Doc® Perspective: Motion is lotion; the importance of movement

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Prairie Doc® Perspective: Motion is lotion; the importance of movement

Anthony P. Fiegen, Md
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Body Orthopedic medicine is truly a team sport; we have the opportunity to collaborate with nonsurgical professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, among others, to deliver comprehensive musculoskeletal care.
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)

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Dakota Gardener: Landscaping is for the birds

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Body 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)

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

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Body 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)

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Dakota Gardener: Attract bees to your vegetable garden

Tom Kalb, Horticulturist, Ndsu Extension
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Body 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.
Dakota Gardener: Fresh garden tomatoes

Dakota Gardener: Fresh garden tomatoes

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Dakota Gardener: Fresh garden tomatoes

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Body 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.
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