Health and wellness:

At Langdon Prairie Health, we believe that health and wellness are the foundation of a thriving community.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Prairies Wide and Free

James W. Foley was born in St. Louis on this date in 1874. His family moved to North Dakota and settled at Fort Abraham Lincoln. His father went on to Medora, where he worked for the Marquis de Mores and became friends with Theodore Roosevelt.

Pembilier Nursing Center: National Activity Professionals Week

Greetings from your friends at PNC! This year, “National Activity Professionals Week,” was celebrated from Jan. 19-25.

Snowman spotted!

Stan Gendreau, who just celebrated his 90th birthday, made this lovely snowman. Nice work, Stan! 

Heritage and happenings

Snowshoeing: From survival to recreation The crisp crunch of snow underfoot, the serene silence of a winter landscape, and the joy of venturing where few others dare—snowshoeing offers a unique way to experience the magic of winter. This beloved winter activity wasn’t always a recreational pastime.

Hello from Edmore!

Well, here we are again! The temperature is much better today. Yay!!! This is just a minor inconvenience compared to what others are going through. Starting this week, we will be having adult confirmation classes. We will be studying the 10 Commandments for the next four weeks.

Prairie Doc Perspective What can we learn from the dying?

For the last five years, I have had the great privilege of serving my local health system as Medical Director for Home Hospice.

Prairie Fare: Take the Arctic Cold Quiz

“These blocks would be great for snow forts,” I thought to myself. When I was a little kid, I would have been wearing knee-high boots lined with bread bags as we built snow forts.

Dakota Gardener: Hurry up and wait

Have you started planning your garden for this year? I’ve already seen the ads on social media, and the hardware store has their spring bulbs for sale. Seems a bit early to me, but we should be optimistic.

Homemade pasta makes for flavorful comfort food

Pasta is enjoyed across the globe. Whether it’s the main course of a meal or served up as a side dish, pasta will seemingly always have a place on the dinner table.