An exceedingly common question I get in the clinic, especially in the heart of a South Dakota winter, is how to remedy dry skin. And the questions aren’t just in the clinic; my own kids, family, friends, everyone seems to have an occasional problem with dry and irritated skin. Dry skin is something we are all familiar with; if your dry spots come with a rash or anything else unusual, it may be worth showing it to your primary care provider, as it could be something else entirely. Eczema, a common inflammatory skin condition, often goes along with and is made worse by dryness.

Gardening can be a lot of work, but there are different growing techniques that gardeners can use to help save some work and their back! One of those techniques is using a trellis to grow vining crops like cucumbers, small melons and squash.

The following are five types of country cuisine and the foods associated with each tradition. Country cuisine can be enjoyed anywhere but is perhaps most synonymous with the southeastern region of the United States.

April 26, 2024 — In 1954, the grand prize of the raffle for the St. Leo School’s carnival in Minot was really grand, and tempting, too: a cream and green-colored, 1954 Dodge.

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The Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Beer and Bacon Bash on Thursday, April 4. The planning committee included Brandi Mittleider, Dave Bakke, Courtney Krom, Kayce Schlittenhard, and Jessica Tull. Fifteen businesses hosted participants and let them sample beer and have an appetizer with bacon included. The Chamber reported having a successful event.

April has been “Move More Month” promoted by the American Heart Association. By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist “Louie wants to walk more now that it is warmer,” my husband commented when he and our enthusiastic dachshund came in from outside.

There is an old joke where a man walks into his doctor’s office and says, “Doc, it hurts every time I do this. What should I do? To which the doctor replies, “Simple, don’t do that!” While the advice seems trite and maybe even insulting, like most jokes, there is some truth in it. Pain is one of the ways your body tries to protect you from even worse injury. Pain tries to keep you from walking on a sprained ankle or lifting things with a broken arm. In those cases, the advice from the doctor is accurate.

In addition to the buds expanding on the trees, many people are getting ready for tree planting season. I’m writing this on the last day of March, 2024.

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Substance use disorder is a complex disease, similar to heart disease, cancer, and other chronic illnesses. Let’s break the stigma and normalize conversations about substance use disorder and mental health. It starts with you.