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Lower Your Auto Insurance Costs

If you haven't shopped around for insurance in more than a year, chances are that you're paying too much for car insurance. There are several factors that can change the cost of your insurance and give you lower premiums than what you're paying right now: Your car depreciates Insurance rates are based on the value […]
by Charlene Nelson
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June 22, 2022

Off-grid Cooking: The Rocket Stove

Summer is a good time to experiment with off-grid cooking. Last week I introduced you to solar cooking. But if a solar oven isn't what you're looking for, maybe you want to look at the rocket stove. A rocket stove is a small L-shaped stove that uses small diameter wood as its fuel and burns […]
by Charlene Nelson
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June 20, 2022

Upside Down Under: Don’t be fuelish…

We’re all complaining about the price of gas these days and we have every right to do that. The price has never been this high and it’s killing any pay raise we might have gotten this year. Gas prices will go up and down as most of us know and right now we’re in a […]
by Marvin Baker
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June 19, 2022

Northern Celebrations: Brushing up on Boating Safety and Regulations

Summer is officially only days away even though boaters, anglers, and watercraft enthusiasts have already enjoyed some time on the water – wind permitting, that is. In celebrating summer’s arrival it doesn’t hurt to test one’s brain power when it comes to water, boats, safety, and perhaps above all, North Dakota’s laws when to avoid […]
by Jonathan Starr
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June 18, 2022

Facts of Law : Criminal Restitution Isn't As Clear As We Think

In any criminal case, a crime victim is entitled to “restitution,” the absolute right to be repaid for any financial losses suffered. This is a right protected in both our North Dakota Century Code, and our State Constitution. In recent years, with the adoption of constitutionally-protected victim’s rights in Marsy’s Law, several issues regarding restitution […]
by Andrew Schultz
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June 18, 2022

She's Not From Around Here: When Visitors Come

This month our house feels a bit like a bed and breakfast — and my heart couldn’t be happier. In a perfect storm of circumstances and schedules, our home will be vacant of visitors only eight of June’s thirty perfect days. I’ve told you before, I’ll never claim that Minot should be added to a […]
by Amy Allender
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June 16, 2022

Lower Your Monthly Bills

(A little review) Most finance and budget experts say that you should use the 50-30-20 rule for budgeting. That is, 50% of your income goes towards necessities, things like housing, transportation, utilities, food etc. The next 30% of the budget goes towards wants, things you really want but aren't essential for getting by. This includes things […]
by Charlene Nelson
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June 15, 2022

For the Farmer: Use Your Facebook Powers for Good, Not Evil

I’m going to complain about social media, but don’t get me wrong.  There is a lot of good that comes from social media.  First and foremost: prayers.  The good old church prayer list can be effective, but Facebook can be even more effective.  In real time.  Instantaneous prayer requests.  Right there on your phone.  God […]
by Charlie Adams
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June 14, 2022

Off-Grid Cooking: Solar Ovens

A power outage can be stressful. If you have prolonged power outage, you will be glad for a hot meal. What do you have planned for cooking if you can’t use your stove? June is the perfect time to learn how to cook off grid. This is a “kill two birds with one stone” kind […]
by Charlene Nelson
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June 13, 2022

Upside Down Under: Recycling stable but stagnant?…

Most of us, if not all of us in North Dakota, have recycled something. The first thing that comes to mind is aluminum cans, but there are numerous other items that can be and are recycled. North Dakota and the United States are a long way from the motivation to recycle in Europe, but that […]
by Marvin Baker
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June 12, 2022
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