DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Charging Bear Adopts Captain Welsh

During the summer of 1913, an event near Fort Yates led to a full-page spread in the Minneapolis Sunday Journal, including photos and artwork. The story referred to Blackfeet/ Hunkpapa Chief John Grass adopting Alfred Burton Welch, Captain in the U.S. Army, as his son.

Youth compete at North Dakota Junior Beef Expo

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) hosted more than 70 youth exhibitors and their families at the 29th annual North Dakota Junior Beef Expo (NDJBE) June 21-22 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot, N.D.

Pembilier Nursing Center: Adventures at Icelandic State Park

Greetings from your friends at PNC! It’s crazy to think we are already into July…where is the summer going!? We are trying to fit in as many bus trips as we can while the weather is good. This week our adventure bus went to Icelandic State Park.

Virginia and North Carolina researchers reach out to rural North Dakotans

$3.37 million grant backs effort to optimize online weight programs Editor’s note: This headline was run last week (July 5). However, the article attached was a duplicate from another page and we apologize for this error.

HHS shares healthy summer reminders

BISMARCK, ND - Summer activities such as camping, swimming and sports are in full swing in North Dakota. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is sharing tips and reminders to help North Dakotans enjoy summer in a healthy and safe way.

Agencies warn North Dakotans about recalled Diamond Shruumz™ products

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) warns people about recalled Diamond ShruumzTM products, advising North Dakotans they should not eat, sell, or serve the products.

Heritage and happenings - A “blind pig” had nothing to do with a blind pig...

I hope everyone had a wonderful long Fourth of July weekend. This is the time of year we all celebrate and remember the struggle for independence, the values of liberty and democracy, and the pride and unity of the American people with family gatherings, fireworks, parades -- and booze.

FirstLink mental health training highlight

Have you ever been unsure how to support a friend experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis? First-Link can help equip you with the skills through one of our many trainings!

Deep-rooted panic

The other day I had a deep-rooted panic. It was fleeting and didn’t ruin my day, but it was there. It all stemmed from a message I received from a co-worker.

Prairie Doc® Perspective What’s in a (medical specialty) name?

Doctors are taught medical terms and jargon in medical school like a secret code. Many medical terms are rooted in Greek and Latin.