Letter from the Publisher

Body June 21 is the Summer Solstice, better known as the first day of summer. Even though we’ve been enjoying the last few weeks of what seemed like summer, I say let’s cheer on the official date.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: A million dollar sleep

Body If I was given a choice between a million dollars or a full night of uninterrupted sleep for the rest of my life, I would choose sleep. People that don’t suffer from insomnia or only have the occasional night of restlessness wouldn’t understand.

It’s going to be HUGE: The BIG beautiful road!

Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia Here’s a fact: I drive…a lot. I love to drive. I have driven all over the United States. Pick a state - California, Utah, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Wyoming.

Letter from the Publisher

Body Yes, I turned the furnace back on this past Monday. Yes, I ate my lunch under a blanket.

Letter from the Editor:

Body After four years of being with Simmons Multimedia, I’ve gotten pretty good at my Bob Simmons impressions.

Prairie Doc® Perspective: Rethinking how we experience pain

Body Pain is a universal human experience, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of health. Traditional views often equate pain directly with physical injury, but modern pain science challenges this simplistic understanding.

Letter to the Editor LAS referendum

Body As the Langdon Area Schools referendum draws near, I want to share some perspective I have gained from the referendum process. 1) First off and foremost, this entire effort is for the kids! Their academic success, safety and well-being are the center of this entire process.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Home for the summer

Body Gage is home for the summer, but instead of living in town in our small, cramped guest bedroom, he has taken up residence at the farm. He’s basically roommates with his grandpa, Bernie, and has the entire basement to himself.

Letter from the Publisher

Body How is your June going so far? Off to a good start? I’m happy to say that mine is shaping up quite nicely. Our weekend at the lake started out a bit smokey, but thankfully, it did subside a bit, and we were able to spend plenty of time outdoors.

Letter from the Editor:

Body My goodness it’s been a busy week, and I just now am starting to feel like I can breathe again!