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Prairie Fare: A balanced plate starts in the morning

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“There was nothing for me to eat on the breakfast buffet, Julie.” “Remember, I have diabetes,” he added as I sat next to him at one of the tables. I had noticed the buffet was filled with sweet rolls and lacked high-protein options. “It was heavy on carbs,” I agreed. “I was ...

Dakota Gardener: Victory gardens are trending in 2026

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Three people contacted me over the last two weeks and inquired about victory gardens. At my age, I am not very trendy, but this wartime concept seems to be gaining traction in 2026. Victory gardens originated during World War I to encourage homeowners, schoolchildren and others to grow fresh ...

Ballet studio to present ‘The Messiah’

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The Rinat Mouzafarov Institute of Dance and Ballet Theatre will present “The Messiah” on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, in Ann Nicole Nelson on the Minot State University campus. “It’s a bigger show but a very exciting show,” Mouzafarov said of the production featuring 70 dancers ...

Minot Public Library celebrates award, National Library Week

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Josh Pikka has dedicated the last 10 years of his career to the Minot Public Library, starting as the technology coordinator in March 2016. He was promoted to library director in January of this year. He recently was presented with an award for his growth in human relations-based skills over an ...

Child care safety comes into focus

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A Burlington parent is advocating for heightened enforcement of North Dakota’s child care licensing rules after her toddler son was injured at a local daycare. Jane McMahon said her goal is to bring attention and accountability to the issue of daycare safety. Safety concern procedures are ...

Senator responds to address

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U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND., issued the following statement after King Charles III’s address to Congress: “To hear King Charles III address Congress while I’m a member of it is really special for me. I can’t help but think about myself, a 14th generation American with three ancestors ...