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The Morning Run: Strep throat and the silent treatment

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The Morning Run: Strep throat and the silent treatment

Sara Goodman

Friday, December 20, 2024

When I was younger, I got sick with strep throat quite often. I can remember the first time I had it. My throat felt like it was on fire, my head was pounding, my whole body ached, and my stomach hurt.

Letter from the Editor:

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Letter from the Editor:

News Staff

Friday, December 20, 2024

I suppose there’s a reason it’s called fishing, not catching. I had the pleasure of ice fishing in a friend’s popup last week and had a blast, even though nothing bit.

Letter from the Publisher

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Letter from the Publisher

News Staff

Friday, December 20, 2024

An overnight, out-of-town trip has me behind a day at work (a Monday much less), so I’m having to reread my column from last week regarding not letting the holiday rush get to you. It doesn’t help that I suddenly realized that Christmas is next week when in my mind it was a couple weeks away.

I’m permanently on the naughty list

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I’m permanently on the naughty list

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Friday, December 20, 2024

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia Like many of you, I fondly cherish my childhood memories, particularly as they relate to Christmas. Last week I shared with you sensitive medical information from the Big Book of Bob’s Body.

The Morning Run: From Bottineau to Bismarck, the ‘Inside Out’ version

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The Morning Run: From Bottineau to Bismarck, the ‘Inside Out’ version

Sara Goodman

Friday, December 13, 2024

Last Sunday I did something I’ve never done before and hope to never do again - I drove from Bottineau to Bismarck.

The Book Of Bob

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The Book Of Bob

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Friday, December 13, 2024

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia I had my annual physical this week. Weight 181.6, BP 118/70, Cholesterol 180, HDL 51, LDL 94. My numbers actually surprised me, as I haven’t been running since late summer, although I do hit the weight room about five days a week.

Of Presidential pardons and merch

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Of Presidential pardons and merch

Bob Simmons, Ceo, Simmons Multimedia

Friday, December 6, 2024

As I pen this week’s column, President Biden has just issued a full pardon for his son, Hunter, stating that the war of politics infected the case against him. For those of you wondering if President Trump can undo the pardon when he assumes office in January - no, he cannot.