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Minot business makes specially designed singing masks for MSU Concert Choir

When Emerson Eads, director of choral activities at Minot State University, was planning choral activities for his students this fall during the COVID-19 pandemic, he needed to make sure students could sing but also be protected. “To that end, one of the endeavors has been to find and order ...

DAKOTA GARDENER: Being tough and getting older

“Getting old isn’t for sissies.” I heard that from Jack Carter, who was North Dakota State University’s flax breeder for many years. Carter came into the office nearly every day, well into his 80s. He had a great point. Physical demands are tougher as we age. What about trees? Is ...

Prairie Fare: Let’s boost our immune systems with a healthful diet

I was out of town for a couple of days, taking care to follow all the health precautions in place. Wearing masks was required in every retail store and restaurant. Arrows directed us where to walk, and “X” marked the spots for social distancing when paying for our items. I heard a loud ...

Cactus – from the desert to your house

Cactus, or cacti (plural) is a family of about 130 genera with somewhere around 2,000 known species. They have made their way into all of our homes at one time or another – whether they lived a fruitful life or died a slow death, that is only for you to know. In general, cacti are some of the ...

Kindness in action

The other day I reread a letter sent from a high school friend. It was postmarked June 23, 2019. In the letter, she is telling about springtime events she had enjoyed and how much she was looking forward to summertime gatherings with family and friends. She mentioned that she recently had flown ...