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Friday, August 22, 2025
A volunteer gets his face painted SPIDERMAN-style at the Maple Manor Carnival. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Maple Manor hosts Carnival
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On Thursday, Aug. 14, community members, kids, and care residents alike got to celebrate at Maple Manor’s first ever Carnival Fundraiser!
Friday, August 22, 2025
Prairie Fare: Foraging safely — Lessons from the woods
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“Would you like to try the morel mushrooms?” my mom asked one of our relatives. “Julie and her dad went mushroom hunting,” she added.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Prairie Doc Perspective: Running and knee pain - Debunking the myths with science
Matt Dewald, Pt, Dpt
You’ve likely heard -- maybe even from a medical professional -- that “running is bad for your knees.”
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Dakota Gardener: Growing wild
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One of my favorite spots at home is in my front yard. Between my driveway and the front walk, there is a two-footwide patch of soil where I grow wildflowers. This is a test of my own plant identification skills, but also of my patience.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Pembilier Nursing Center: Tanner Werven
Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director
Greetings from your friends at PNC! In my last article, I told you that Tanner Werven was the 2025 recipient of the Karen Nedry-Dearinger Award. This week, I would like to share with you a bit more about why he was chosen for this prestigious award.
Friday, August 8, 2025
THE STAGE WANTS YOU!
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Attention students going into grades 1-6! from Aug. 11-15 from 9:00-2:00, pack a lunch and come join in the fun! Play practice for Pinocchio will be at the Walla Theater with a 3:00 performance on Friday Aug. 15!
Friday, August 8, 2025
Wandering in Walhalla
Rebecca Davis
There’s a case of Horse Fever going around my house… Amelia has been spending time with Hilary and Sassy at horse shows across the region, including several at the Sapa Arena. She even got to participate in the Deuce of August Horse Show.
Friday, August 8, 2025
If you are a low-maintenance gardener or love creating a wildlife habitat, add False Sunflower to your list of plants. (NDSU photo)
Dakota Gardener: In memory of…
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I have been hosting an annual garden tour for the past five years and I look forward to it every year! Garden tours are perfect for learning new techniques and methods to implement in your own garden.
Friday, August 8, 2025
Physical activity like mowing the lawn can reduce the risk of heart disease, some types of cancer, and type 2 diabetes. (Pixabay photo)
Prairie Fare: The great mowing workout — Why I’m ditching the riding mower
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Pushing around a mower helps get your steps in, but do we really need 10,000? I perused the garage looking for my heavy-duty clippers. I wasn’t exactly thrilled with my situation, but I had no one to blame but myself.
Friday, August 8, 2025