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A Passion for Pretzels

Dorothy Henke, founder of Dot’s Pretzels, shared her success story during a Start Up Minot event Thursday. The Velva entrepreneur recently sold her business to the snack company Hershey. (Photo: Kim Fundingsland/The Dakotan) By KIM FUNDINGSLAND MINOT – She captured her audience as soon as she picked up the microphone. Area entrepreneurs were eager to […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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July 14, 2022

The Lake

Can we talk about “the lake” for a minute? During my years in North Dakota, I’ve become a student of Hot Dish language, culture, and traditions. I celebrate Syttende Mai, enthusiastically watch Lawrence Welk reruns, participate in Trash Christmas, and say things like “Oh, fer cute,” “Uffda,” and “Oh, I s’pose.” I pretend lefse is […]

by Amy Allender

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July 14, 2022

Lower Your Electric Costs

If you're trying to cut down on your electric bill, you're not alone. Reports in May show that inflation is up 8.6%, which is bad enough. But energy prices rose 3.9% from the previous month ago, bringing the annual gain to 34.6%. It 's doubtful that any of you are seeing an 8% increase in […]

by Charlene Nelson

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July 13, 2022

If These Grandstands Could Talk

“If these grandstands could talk, 75 years of great competitors and exciting stock have performed at the annual Wing Rodeo. It takes an entire community to put on an event like this. Here we are in the heart of ag country, and it shows,” said Melanie Hertz, 20-year Wing Horse Club member and Wing Rodeo […]

by Tisa Peek

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July 12, 2022

Dehydrating: Part Two

Last week I told you all the great reasons you should be dehydrating your summer produce [Providential Home Companion: Time to Dehydrate | The Dakotan | Charlene Nelson (mydakotan.com)]It's super easy, doesn't take much time, and it's the best way to preserve the color and flavor of foods. Preserving food is an important part of […]

by Charlene Nelson

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July 11, 2022

They’re Fun to Watch

MINOT – Time and again the sound of “pull” was followed by a clay target being turned to dust. It was practice night for the South Prairie trapshooting team. “They’re fun to watch,” remarked Sarah Beckedahl, mother of a team member. Fresh off a dominating state championship performance, the Royals earned a spot in the […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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July 10, 2022

North Dakota's Granddaddy of a Fishing Tournament

North Dakota’s premier fisheries – Lake Sakakawea, Devils Lake, and the Missouri River – have hosted a litany of big name national fishing events for decades. But none compare in longevity and size to the North Dakota Governor’s Cup Walleye Derby, a tradition that began when the United States celebrated the nation’s Bicentennial back in […]

by Jonathan Starr

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July 9, 2022

Sakakawea Crisis Avoided

RIVERDALE – A looming low water crisis for Lake Sakakawea is no more, thanks to heavy rainfall that quickly drained into the Yellowstone River in Montana. That flowage swelled to record high levels, causing significant damage along its route. However, the river that flows unchecked into the upper end of Lake Sakakawea grows deeper and […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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July 8, 2022

Gates' Land Buy Legal

MINOT – The recently approved sale of 2,100 acres of North Dakota farmland to Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and the fourth richest man in the world, has drawn some ire in the state but no legal opposition. Sen. Joan Heckaman, R-Dis. 23 and Senate Minority Leader, New Rockford, said the sale of land in […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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July 7, 2022

She's Not From Around Here: The Community Pool

We could see the glimmer of sunshine on water before we heard the splashing or smelled the sunscreen. My husband, Derek, and I pedaled our tandem bicycle up to the bleachers near the pool and climbed off. On the other side of the chain link fence teenage boys were lined up at the diving boards. […]

by Amy Allender

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July 7, 2022

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A Passion for Pretzels

The Lake

Lower Your Electric Costs

If These Grandstands Could Talk

Dehydrating: Part Two

They’re Fun to Watch

North Dakota's Granddaddy of a Fishing Tournament

Sakakawea Crisis Avoided

Gates' Land Buy Legal

She's Not From Around Here: The Community Pool

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