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Studying the most current USDA hardiness zone map can be incredibly helpful when planning a perennial garden. (USDA photo)

Studying the most current USDA hardiness zone map can be incredibly helpful when planning a perennial garden. (USDA photo)

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Dakota Gardener: North Dakota’s top gardening search term

Emily How, Horticulture Agent/ndsu Extension –
Friday, January 17, 2025
Body Did you know you can explore Google’s top searches of the year? Everything from the most trending search (the election), the top trending recipe (Olympic Chocolate Muffins), and the most searched pickle recipe (dill pickle bread) is available on Google.
Prairie Fare: Consider a Dry January (or even a Dry ’25)

Prairie Fare: Consider a Dry January (or even a Dry ’25)

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Prairie Fare: Consider a Dry January (or even a Dry ’25)

News Staff
Friday, January 17, 2025
Body Most months have a national health designation of some kind. For example, February is “American Heart Month” and March is “National Nutrition Month.” The start of each new year has been known as “Dry January” for the past several years.
From the Pastor’s Desk:

From the Pastor’s Desk:

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From the Pastor’s Desk:

Pastor Robert Blackburn/langdon United Methodist
Friday, January 17, 2025
Body Don’t stop searching for Jesus When do you start to take your Christmas decorations down? Dec. 26, one week, two weeks, or three weeks later? The moment we take the decorations down Christmas is in the rearview mirror until next Christmas.
DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The Bismarck Auditorium

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The Bismarck Auditorium

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DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The Bismarck Auditorium

News Staff
Friday, January 17, 2025
Body January 17, 2025 – The Bismarck Auditorium, today known as the Belle Mehus, has been around since the early part of the 20th Century when it was built by local architect Arthur Van Horn.

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Name-A-Plow Contest winners announced

News Staff
Friday, January 10, 2025
Body BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has selected the winners for the fourth annual Name-A-Plow contest, in which N.D.
The selection of snacks and drinks for the celebration.

The selection of snacks and drinks for the celebration.

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Pembilier Nursing Center: Happy New Year 2025

Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director
Friday, January 10, 2025
Body 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.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Let’s get moving!

Prairie Doc Perspective: Let’s get moving!

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Prairie Doc Perspective: Let’s get moving!

Jill Kruse, Do
Friday, January 10, 2025
Body 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.
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)

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Dakota Gardener: Setting garden goals for the new year

News Staff
Friday, January 10, 2025
Body 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.
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