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A Prescription for Congress in 2023

By Rick Becker on January 31, 2022
Although nothing is a sure bet in politics, at this point it seems that the Republicans are well poised to take back both the House and the Senate.  Unfortunately, as is often the case for elections, it will be due more to the poor performance of the Biden administration and the Pelosi-Schumer antics, than anything […]
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Budgeting

By Charlene Nelson on January 31, 2022
“For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?” Luke 14:28  Budgeting. That is the first step to having a Preparedness Plan in place. If you are serious about having a preparedness plan for […]
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Flags to Remain at Half-Staff through Thursday as Funeral Services Set for Stenehjem

By The Dakotan on January 30, 2022
BISMARCK — Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to continue flying the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Thursday, Feb. 3, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor of Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and his more than four decades of service […]
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Rep. Ertelt Announces Run for State Senate

By The Dakotan on January 30, 2022
GWINNER — Rep. Sebastian Ertelt, R-Dis. 26, Gwinner, has announced his run for the State Senate in the newly-redistricted District 28. Ertelt was elected to District 26 in 2016, and reelected in 2020 to another four-year term. He has served all of his three regular sessions on the House Finance & Taxation and Political Subdivisions […]
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"Holesome" Fun on Devils Lake 

By Kim Fundingsland on January 30, 2022
Annual event attracts thousands  DEVILS LAKE — If you drill them, they will come. My oh my, did they ever — thousands of them.  About 5,500 holes were drilled through the ice on 6-Mile Bay in advance of several thousand ice anglers eager to try their luck at enticing northern pike, walleye, or perch to […]
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Yes Sir Officer, er, Ma'am 

By Kim Fundingsland on January 30, 2022
Women Wanted for Law Enforcement  BISMARCK – Wanted: women for law enforcement.  That’s the purpose behind the 30x30 Initiative scheduled to kick-off here in early February. 30x30 is a coalition of professional law enforcement organizations looking to increase the number of women in the ranks of law enforcement. The goal is to reach 30% by […]
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Northern Celebrations

By Jonathan Starr on January 29, 2022
Check out the GBBC – Great Backyard Bird Count                              The Great Backyard Bird Count is underway Feb. 18 through Feb. 21, and participants don’t have to be expert ornithologists to participate. In fact, they don’t even have to be expert birders. Even if one’s interest is merely as a casual observer, it’s still easy […]
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Dakota Hope Clinic Continues to Grow

By Lydia Hoverson on January 29, 2022
MINOT — The Dakota Hope Clinic received additional funding this past week from the St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation’s Twice Blessed program, which matches donors’ contributions given to preapproved organizations. [The Dakotan link] Dakota Hope Clinic is a charitable outreach ministry formed to provide care, support, and education related to sexual health, pregnancy, and childbirth.  […]
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Wayne Stenehjem Passes Away

By The Dakotan on January 28, 2022
BISMARCK — Longtime North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has passed away at age 68. Stenehjem was the longest-serving attorney general in North Dakota history, having held the position for 21 years. He was elected as the state’s 29th attorney general in 2000 and was re-elected in 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018. Stenehjem also […]
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Twice Blessed Grants Awarded to Local Organizations

By Jasahd Stewart on January 28, 2022
MINOT — St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation awarded financial gifts Thursday afternoon to organizations through its Twice Blessed grants.  The Twice Blessed program is a matching gift program that doubles donors’ contributions given to preapproved organizations that address the mental, physical, emotional and/or spiritual needs of residents in the counties of Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, […]
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