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There's No Such Thing as Too Much Zucchini

The joke is “Leave your car windows rolled up in the summertime or someone will deposit a bunch of zucchini in your car.”  But the truth is, there is no such thing as too much zucchini. Honestly, there are so many amazing ways to use zucchini, why would you ever want to give away this […]
by Charlene Nelson
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August 1, 2022

We Should Showcase the Magic City

Normally I don’t complain in this space because I see enough of that on Facebook, and quite frankly, it’s disgusting.  However, last week the North Dakota State Fair was held in Minot, as it has for many years in late July. People come to the State Fair from all over the Upper Great Plains and […]
by Marvin Baker
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July 31, 2022

Daryl's Racing Pigs IYKYK

 MINOT -- IYKYK. Have you seen this cluster of letters floating through the expanse of social media feeds and stories? Total transparency: The first time I saw it I googled it. To save you the trouble, I’ll just tell you what it means. “If you know, you know.” IYKYK.  I’ve come to love this expression […]
by Amy Allender
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July 28, 2022

Bag It

We all have to work and we all have to eat. Since work keeps us busy, it's natural that you want to eat out on your lunch hour. But how much is that lunch costing you?   Visa credit card company recently did a survey and found that the average American spends $53 a week, or […]
by Charlene Nelson
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July 27, 2022

Raising Chickens, Part Two

Raising chickens, how to save money and have fun doing it!
by Charlene Nelson
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July 25, 2022

Upside Down Under: Driver's Ed Teaches You This...

MINOT -- I was driving down a city street minding my own business when I came upon a semi-trailer in the right lane of traffic. I didn’t see a blinker so I assumed he was turning right since he was in the right lane and what not.  With that in mind, I pulled up next […]
by Marvin Baker
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July 24, 2022

Age Five Angler

GARRISON – At age 5 Braxley Kolden was the youngest entrant in the state’s biggest walleye tournament, the annual Governor’s Walleye Cup staged out of Fort Stevenson State Park on nearby Lake Sakakawea. His partner for the two-day event? His father, Chris Kolden. Father and son are residents of this community. Both were in attendance […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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July 24, 2022

Northern Celebrations: Exploring Byway Getaways

GARRISON -- Admittedly, gas prices continue providing a big impact on many people’s spending ability, perhaps putting a damper on big summer getaway plans.  But, still, getaways from the daily grind are important. They recharge one’s mind. They connect moms and dads and their children. They connect friendships.  They’re darn near a necessity and they’re […]
by Jonathan Starr
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July 23, 2022

She's Not from Around Here: Creative Kindness and Good Ideas

MINOT -- The van’s bright yellow exterior, accented by pastel, candy-colored sun rays immediately grabbed my attention. My children were more focused on the massive bubbles being blown in front of the Oak Park amphitheater. I followed, but kept side-eyeing that lovely van, wondering what sort of brilliant idea may be operating out of its […]
by Amy Allender
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July 21, 2022

Lower Your Electric Bill

This is the fourth in a series on lowering your electric bills. Today we'll look at a few final ways you can lower your electricity costs and stay ahead of the inflation monster.    Lighting Use natural light. A single south-facing window can illuminate 20 to 100 times its area. If you turn off one 60-watt bulb […]
by Charlene Nelson
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July 20, 2022
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