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Because of Women’s Way, uninsured and lower income women have access to free breast cancer screenings. Photo courtesy of N.D. HHS.

Because of Women’s Way, uninsured and lower income women have access to free breast cancer screenings. Photo courtesy of N.D. HHS.

Survivor reminds women that regular mammograms save lives

BISMARCK, ND - On National Mammography Day, which was observed Oct. 17, and Breast Cancer Awareness month being recognized this October, a breast cancer survivor has joined North Dakota Health and Human Services and Women’s Way in reminding women that mammograms are key to early detection, which...
Walhalla Public Library news

Walhalla Public Library news

Walhalla Public Library news

Story hour was fun this week. We read ‘Dino's Love Donuts,’ so, of course, we had to get doughnuts from the Bread Pan, and they were delicious as usual. We did a fall craft, and the kids seemed to enjoy it.
Wandering in Walhalla

Wandering in Walhalla

Wandering in Walhalla

“Rain, rain go away…” I’m sure our farmers are singing the same song right about now. Based on the National Weather Service predictions, we might be in for a doozy this winter. Below average temperatures and above average rainfall in my mind tells me I’m not leaving the house very much.
Dakota  Gardener

Dakota Gardener

Dakota Gardener

in their rearing areas and the use of pesticides. It doesn’t help that the general public has a negative perception of bats.
From the Pastor’s Desk: Out of order

From the Pastor’s Desk: Out of order

From the Pastor’s Desk: Out of order

You’ve seen it -- a hand-written note taped to a vending machine that takes your money but keeps the merchandise. The sign reads, “Out of Order” -- scribbled by an inspired writer, frustrated by the lack of return on their investment.
Required contribution percentages with and without enhanced tax credits for an individual. Graph courtesy of North Dakota Insurance and Securities Department.

Required contribution percentages with and without enhanced tax credits for an individual. Graph courtesy of North Dakota Insurance and Securities Department.

North Dakotans could see significant health insurance premium increases in 2026 if federal subsidies end

North Dakota Insurance and Securities Department North Dakotans who purchase their own health insurance could face substantial premium increases in 2026 if enhanced federal subsidies are not renewed beyond next year.