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She’s Not from Around Here 

By Amy Allender on February 3, 2022
A casseroler’s take on life in hot dish territory  “Wow, look at all those shades of brown.” The comment was delivered with faux awe from my passenger seat. Her sarcasm was friendly, not fiery. We both laughed.  “Now, now — don’t be judgmental. Look,” I said while pointing out the windshield. “Right there. Val’s Cyclery […]
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Ward County Public Library Seeks New Bookmobile 

By Jasahd Stewart on February 2, 2022
MINOT — The Ward County Commissioners and the Ward County Public Library Administrator began the process of forming a committee Tuesday to review and accept bids for a new bookmobile.  Library Administrator Kerrianne Boetcher said the current bookmobile was purchased back in the fall of 2011 and is currently in the shop for heating repairs.  While speaking […]
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Souris Basin Flood Outlook 

By Kim Fundingsland on February 2, 2022
Low Risk, Changes Likely  BISMARCK — As the winter snowpack in the region continues to develop, so too does analysis of its possible impact on river flows in the spring.   The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Potential Outlook for the Souris River Basin. It does not contain any language or data that can […]
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Winter Wildlife Woes

By Kim Fundingsland on February 2, 2022
Struggle to Survive in North Dakota  BISMARCK — This winter has had its ups and downs with a mixture of somewhat pleasant days bracketed by stretches of sub-zero temperatures, snow, and wicked winds – pretty much a routine winter for North Dakota. But for wildlife it is much more serious than that. Winter can be […]
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Letter to the Editor

By Jonathan Starr on February 2, 2022
Healthcare workers deserve our thanks I write this letter to all of North Dakota’s healthcare workers and organizations with a message of hope and health. I/we look forward to a year ahead, free of this dark cloak of COVID-19 that has challenged all of us for the past two years. All the while, with the […]
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Loegering Announces Candidacy for District 28

By The Dakotan on February 2, 2022
LAMOURE COUNTY – Josh Loegering has announced his run for the State House in District 28. Loegering grew up on a farm in central Minnesota, the oldest of nine children. He attended North Dakota State University and obtained a degree in Civil Engineering. Josh and his wife, Christine, have been married for 13 years and […]
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Outdoor Lessons for the Real World 

By Geremy Olson on February 2, 2022
That's Mine  You don’t need to be a parent to understand that kids can get very protective of their toys. Sit down at any local café in our country, and it takes less time to realize we adults don’t have anything to brag about when it comes to humility and sharing either. Now throw in […]
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Minot Public Library Reduces its Hours This Week

By The Dakotan on February 2, 2022
MINOT — Due to staff shortages, the Minot Public Library has adjusted its service hours for the first several days of February. This week, the library will be open on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The library will be closed on Saturday and […]
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High Winds Rip Region 

By Kim Fundingsland on February 1, 2022
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Air Force General Openly Shares his Mental Health Appointment: ‘Warrior heart. No stigma.’

By The Dakotan on February 1, 2022
The four-star general in charge of Air Mobility Command has announced that he has an upcoming mental health appointment to let service members know that seeking care is a sign of strength, not weakness. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan recently shared on social media that his appointment is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Minihan tweeted […]
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