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The selection of snacks and drinks for the celebration.

The selection of snacks and drinks for the celebration.

Pembilier Nursing Center: Happy New Year 2025

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Happy New Year from your friends at PNC! It’s hard to believe that it’s already 2025. I’m part of the population that thinks 1980 when someone says “…that was 20 years ago.” Wrong, that was 45 years ago!!! Anyways, we had a grand ‘ol time ringing in the new year here at PNC.
Heritage and happenings - Honoring local law enforcement: A look back and ahead

Heritage and happenings - Honoring local law enforcement: A look back and ahead

Heritage and happenings - Honoring local law enforcement: A look back and ahead

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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9 is the perfect moment to show some love to those who protect and serve Cavalier County. From wrangling cattle rustlers to chasing cybercriminals, local law enforcement has seen it all. S Buckle up for a quick trip through time as we explore the evolution of law enforcement in our neck of the woods—with a few laughs and a whole lot of respect along the way.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Let’s get moving!

Prairie Doc Perspective: Let’s get moving!

Prairie Doc Perspective: Let’s get moving!

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As we start the New Year, many people are making resolutions and setting goals for the next 12 months. One of the most common resolutions is to be more active. At Prairie Doc, we want all of our viewers to be both healthy and happy. This week, ‘On Call with the Prairie Doc’ will be showcasing different ways people can incorporate movement into their lives. There is truly something for everyone.
Goals that you may try this year could include a new vegetable variety, a new plant, a healthier turf, less pesticide use, more pollinator-friendly plants, minimal/no-till gardening or composting. (Pixabay photo)

Goals that you may try this year could include a new vegetable variety, a new plant, a healthier turf, less pesticide use, more pollinator-friendly plants, minimal/no-till gardening or composting. (Pixabay photo)

Dakota Gardener: Setting garden goals for the new year

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Welcome to 2025! It is the time of year that we often hear the saying, “New year, new me.” Everyone is setting New Year’s resolutions. Now is a great time for gardeners to reflect on the past growing season and set their resolutions for this year’s growing season.
From the Pastor’s Desk:

From the Pastor’s Desk:

From the Pastor’s Desk:

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New Year’s resolutions for 2025 “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. [13] Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.
Spices can enhance the nutritional value of food, because have almost no calories. Spices allow us to reduce the amount of added salt, sugar and fat in some recipes. (Pexels photo)

Spices can enhance the nutritional value of food, because have almost no calories. Spices allow us to reduce the amount of added salt, sugar and fat in some recipes. (Pexels photo)

Prairie Fare: Add some spice to your menus

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“How long can you keep spices?” a woman asked me. I was presenting a workshop about food safety. “Spices do not become unsafe, but they lose their flavor. How long have you had your spices?” I asked.
Prairie Doc® Perspective FDA approval

Prairie Doc® Perspective FDA approval

Prairie Doc® Perspective FDA approval

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Most of my family dreads the thought of going to a museum with me. It really doesn’t matter what the museum is, or how interested they might be in the subject, they’d prefer to do something, perhaps anything, else.
Over the past four years of publication, Dakota Gardener column topics have ranged from roots and earthworms to the best vegetable varieties, proper watering and why leaves change color. (NDSU graphic)

Over the past four years of publication, Dakota Gardener column topics have ranged from roots and earthworms to the best vegetable varieties, proper watering and why leaves change color. (NDSU graphic)

Dakota Gardener: Time flies

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The old saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun.” It still holds true, even when writing a monthly garden and forestry column. Some would say there isn’t much work involved with writing one article a month.