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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

Senator Slams Biden Administration

With the release of the Consumer Price Index reaching 9.1% in June, Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, responded on social media Wednesday with the following tweet:

by The Dakotan

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July 13, 2022

Lansford Strong

LANSFORD -- This is a small town about 20 miles north of the Minot Air Force Base where service to country and service to community intersect. Specifically, they come together at the Lansford Rural Volunteer Fire Department. While other area small communities are constantly struggling to find volunteers, the Lansford Fire Department is about […]

by Charlie Adams

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July 12, 2022

Pride of the Prairie

MASON, MICHIGAN – It was a remarkable showing on a national stage for South Prairie High School. Stepping to the shooting line against a 232-team field from across the United States, the Royals placed two squads in the top 18 at the USA High School Clay Target Championship held July 6-10. “We were definitely competing […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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July 11, 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

Nobody wants to work…

I needed to have some service work done on my truck, so I took it to the Ford dealership in Minot. And since there is a McDonald’s across the street, I thought I would hang out there while having a cup of coffee. So, an elderly lady and I are waiting for our orders and […]

by Marvin Baker

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July 10, 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

Catholic Charities: Adults Adopting Special Kids

Minot – Catholic Charities North Dakota serves the community in the foster care system by providing home studies and other resources. Micaela Haider, an adoption specialist and social worker for Adults Adopt Special Kids (AASK), said this program is specifically for children in foster care who are legally freed for adoption. “We work with our […]

by Lydia Hoverson

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July 9, 2022

Burgum Bashes Biden

BISMARCK – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced a notice of proposed rulemaking requiring states and municipalities to establish and enforce targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. “While the proposed rule implies the Federal Highway Administration will work with states to create […]

by The Dakotan

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July 8, 2022

Elected Officials’ Families: Kevin Cramer’s Wife

NORTH DAKOTA – Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota has been politically active for many years, as his wife, Kris Cramer, described. He has been Chair of the North Dakota Republican Party from 1991 to 1993, a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission from 2003 to 2012, a member of the U.S. House […]