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Prairie Fare: Smart and quick food safety during a refrigerator power outage

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Prairie Fare: Smart and quick food safety during a refrigerator power outage

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Body “How long is food OK in the fridge when the fridge goes out?” one of my friends asked me. Then he mentioned throwing away some summer sausage from a friend, along with most of the contents of his fridge.

Prairie Doc® Perspective: Medications for treating substance use disorders

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Prairie Doc® Perspective: Medications for treating substance use disorders

Kelly Evans Hullinger, Md

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Body Substance use disorders like alcohol and opioid use disorders can be diverse, and every patient has a different story when it comes to their addiction.

Dakota Gardener: Be “water wise” — grow native plants

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Dakota Gardener: Be “water wise” — grow native plants

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Body In 2011, Texas experienced its worst one-year drought since 1895. Water restrictions were intense, and reducing landscape watering was always first on the list. That summer, the lawns were all dry and crunchy.

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Health Tip

News Staff

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Body Provided by Cavalier County Health District Everyone 65 and older and those with weakened immune systems should get a second dose of the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their last dose to stay protected against severe illness from COVID-19.

Prairie Fare: Celebrate smart with budget-friendly party ideas

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Prairie Fare: Celebrate smart with budget-friendly party ideas

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body Making a charcuterie board is a trendy way to add nutrients to your next party. I thought I’d have so much time this spring compared to last year.

North of the Border: Chasing waterfalls

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North of the Border: Chasing waterfalls

Loryn Willcocks

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body As the snow finally gives up and melts away, Manitoba turns into a full-blown water show. Everything rushes, trickles, or roars—and honestly, nothing shows off spring better than a good waterfall.

Dakota Gardener: Petunias — tried and true

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Dakota Gardener: Petunias — tried and true

Kelsey Deckert, Horticulture Agent, Ndsu Extension

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body We all have our favorite flowers that, despite not being perennials, we plant in our gardens every year. The number one flower that I plant each year is petunias. I consider them the “tried and true” flowers of my garden.

Prairie Fare: A tough loss and a winning health lesson

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Prairie Fare: A tough loss and a winning health lesson

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Body “I’m sorry they didn’t win, Mom,” my son said. “I had fun being here,” I replied.

Prairie Doc Perspective: There’s no place like home – home safety evaluations

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Prairie Doc Perspective: There’s no place like home – home safety evaluations

Jill Kruse, Do

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Body In my role as a hospitalist, I am always happy when a patient is healthy enough to be discharged. A resounding majority of people want to go back to their homes after leaving the hospital.

Dakota Gardener: Growing strawberries

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Dakota Gardener: Growing strawberries

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Body I always try to grow a new fruit or vegetable in my garden every year. This year, I am experimenting with a family favorite — strawberries. I love strawberries, and our family makes a trip just about every July to harvest fresh strawberries in the sweltering heat.

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