Opinion

Letter from the Editor: Pet hair resistant

Letter from the Editor: Pet hair resistant

Letter from the Editor: Pet hair resistant

Body I left you on a cliffhanger last week, and I’m heartbroken to report that my beloved laptop did not survive the spilled glass of water. If you remember, I ended last week’s write detailing how Nick Vorlage, our radio man, tried desperately to help me save my laptop.
Our friend, Stacey

Our friend, Stacey

Our friend, Stacey

Body On Friday afternoon of last week we learned of the passing of our good friend, Stacey Roy. Stacey worked for us at Simmons as an administrative assistant from January 2019 through November of 2023.
Prairie Doc® Perspective Popeye and testosterone replacement

Prairie Doc® Perspective Popeye and testosterone replacement

Prairie Doc® Perspective Popeye and testosterone replacement

Body A few (or more) years ago, Popeye the Sailor Man was an inspirational cartoon character. When needed, the superhero would quickly swallow some spinach and become strong, able to pack a punch that would defeat any evil villain.
With Valentine’s day right around the corner, Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension horticulture agent, offers some tips to get the most out of your fresh flower purchase. (NDSU photo)

With Valentine’s day right around the corner, Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension horticulture agent, offers some tips to get the most out of your fresh flower purchase. (NDSU photo)

Dakota Gardener: Cut flower care

Body Valentine’s Day, I think, has great timing. The colorful displays of candy, cards and of course, cut flowers provide much-needed color for our eyes. It is the cut flowers that really catch my eye and it’s hard to resist bringing some home.
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Love affair with Lauermans

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Love affair with Lauermans

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Love affair with Lauermans

Body If there’s one thing I’ve learned through my 15 or so years of youth sports, it’s to always be prepared mainly with warm clothes, blankets, and copious amounts of snacks. It doesn’t matter if it’s baseball season in mid-July or basketball season in mid-January, layers are key.
Diane Simmons

Diane Simmons

Letter from the Publisher

Body When people around me complain about the cold, I usually say to myself, “what do you expect, it’s winter in North Dakota.” Well, this winter something in my brain has snapped, and all I want to do is complain about the cold, the wind and the driving conditions.
Letter from the Editor: The cat vomit heater and a broken laptop

Letter from the Editor: The cat vomit heater and a broken laptop

Letter from the Editor: The cat vomit heater and a broken laptop

Body Well, my Tuesday morning is going anything BUT smoothly. I woke up with a raging headache, and once I fought that off enough to get into the office, I opened up my laptop to learn that it had crashed.