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Katie Henry, Ndsu Extension – Cavalier County
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Body Oh, the pineapple plant…the famous pineapple plant that has taken over my kitchen. It’s still growing and thriving and beautiful. It’s on another leg of the journey, and I’m here for it. Apparently, so are other people.
Many people experience discomfort or an uncomfortable pressure in the chest as a sign of heart issues. (Pixabay photo)

Many people experience discomfort or an uncomfortable pressure in the chest as a sign of heart issues. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: A meeting, a scare and a reminder about heart health

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body I was sitting across from someone at a community meeting when she suddenly put her hand on her chest. Then she lowered her head onto the table.I looked wide-eyed at the intern attending the meeting with me. We both stared at the person across the table. Did I remember CPR?
Longer days give us the sense of spring, but we are very much still in winter. Pixabay photo

Longer days give us the sense of spring, but we are very much still in winter. Pixabay photo

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Dakota Gardener: Don’t let Mother Nature fool you

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body The days are getting longer. In the month of February, we gain about an hour and half of daylight from the beginning of the month to the end of the month. February always feels like the turning point of winter to me.
Dakota Gardener: A cautionary tale

Dakota Gardener: A cautionary tale

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Dakota Gardener: A cautionary tale

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body Disease-causing organisms can survive in seedling containers and tools used the previous year, so be sure to clean and disinfect them. Seed starting time is just around the corner.
Prairie Doc Perspective: The bones of the matter

Prairie Doc Perspective: The bones of the matter

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Prairie Doc Perspective: The bones of the matter

Deb Johnston, Md
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body When I was in medical school, I learned that a shocking number of people would die or be admitted to a nursing home after a hip fracture. Even today, a hip fracture can be a devastating event for an older American.
First Row (l to r): Ramsey Heck, Kiara Norrell, Ben Olmstead, Leif Olmstead Second Row: Adlee Hay, Lainy Shane, Sadie Halverson, Levi Norrell, Mallory Latozke, Olive Truver, Elena Stegman, Aubree Johnson, Brinxlee Hay, Ava Morrison, Sadie Kennedy, Charlie Heck, Adam Morrison Third Row: Pyper Shane, Ruby Morrison, Chaz Halverson, Nathan Stegman, Caroline Stegman, Malory Kemp, Oscar Hunter, Chloe Hunter, Stella Norrell, Naomi Stegman Submitted photo

First Row (l to r): Ramsey Heck, Kiara Norrell, Ben Olmstead, Leif Olmstead Second Row: Adlee Hay, Lainy Shane, Sadie Halverson, Levi Norrell, Mallory Latozke, Olive Truver, Elena Stegman, Aubree Johnson, Brinxlee Hay, Ava Morrison, Sadie Kennedy, Charlie Heck, Adam Morrison Third Row: Pyper Shane, Ruby Morrison, Chaz Halverson, Nathan Stegman, Caroline Stegman, Malory Kemp, Oscar Hunter, Chloe Hunter, Stella Norrell, Naomi Stegman Submitted photo

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Pembina County 4-H names Clothing Revue winners

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body CAVALIER, N.D - The 2026 Pembina County 4-H Clothing Revue was held Feb. 9, at the Cavalier E Free Church with 31 youth representing 54 entries. The 4-H Clothing Revue included entries for: Buy & Show, Sew & Show, and Decorate Your Duds.
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