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Category: Columns

Upside Down Under: Make customer service a priority…

Those of us who live in North Dakota like to think we are up-to-date with the rest of the nation, savvy about technology and on top the world because we are “North Dakota friendly.” Sorry to burst your bubble, but we’re not even close. We are so far behind in certain aspects of daily routine […]

by Marvin Baker

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March 13, 2022

Northern Celebrations: Fish need oxygen, too

We don’t see it because they’re under water, but fish need oxygen, too. Granted, they get it differently than us humans but just as sunlight and oxygen are critical for people, it’s critical for fish. One problem snowy states like North Dakota face is that while it melts to provide moisture and water to maintain […]

by Jonathan Starr

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March 12, 2022

NDistinct Chatter: I Saw the Sign

Do you believe in signs? I suppose I do, and I’d like to tell you about a few of them I’ve seen in the recent past if you have the time. We start with a sign I saw on the side of Interstate-94, just outside of Jamestown. It was a billboard, and all it said […]

by Kelly Hagen

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March 11, 2022

She's Not from Around Here: Why Is Winter Taking So Long?

“Mom, why is winter taking so long?” My four-year-old has asked me this question exactly every day for a week straight. When he says it, the phrase is drawn out. It carries that tone of voice only a genuine child can produce when talking to their parents: Mo—ommm. My name is drawn out and nasal. […]

by Amy Allender

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March 10, 2022

For the Farmer: What’s in your water?

In the realm of making improvements to your farming practices, there are certain topics that you read about all the time. For example: what the newest and greatest herbicides are this year, what seed traits are the best fit for your acres, new planting equipment technology, and software you should be using to manage the […]

by Charlie Adams

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March 8, 2022

Ten Reasons to Grow a Garden

Gardening is the most popular hobby in the U.S. right now. Each year more people take up gardening. Last year saw the biggest increase. An estimated six million gardened for the first time last year, and this year it is expected that even more people will join in this favorite pastime. If you haven't grown a […]

by Charlene Nelson

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March 7, 2022

Philled In: Mental Game

Sports are athletes' escape from the world. For me stepping on the football field, the basketball court, or the baseball diamond was an opportunity to block out reality for an hour or so. Seeing athletes playing their respective sports is where I have seen many at their happiest. It never occurred to me that an […]

by Philip Green

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March 6, 2022

Upside Down Under: Give credit where credit is due

Last Wednesday I had the opportunity to visit the Dakota College campus in Bottineau. The reason for my visit was to meet a student and a staff member. What I found out, however, is having a lasting impression. It’s obvious that the big guys; University of North Dakota, University of Mary, North Dakota State University, […]

by Marvin Baker

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March 6, 2022

Northern Celebrations: Finicky March

A person probably doesn’t want to think back through the past month of February and the number of days the thermometer dipped below the zero mark. For that matter, there’s no need to mention the number of days it didn’t even get above zero for daytime highs. Instead, let’s reminisce about those beautiful days last […]

by Jonathan Starr

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March 5, 2022

NDistinct Chatter

Introductions are always a little awkward, I think. Especially for columnists. Because I know what you’re thinking. Who is this guy? What is this thing he’s written, and why did he do it? Why am I reading it? What’s with the photo of his face? All questions I’d be asking too, were I you. So, […]