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Prairie Fare: How do cafeteria choices influence our diet and health?

I walked by the cafeteria line, then the salad bar and dessert areas. I noted about six options for entrees and side dishes. A basket of fruit was at the end of the serving line. The salad bar had about two dozen options, plus soup and the makings for a wide variety of sandwiches. I could ...

Building an Emergency Fund

We’ve all heard of the best practice of having three to six months of expenses saved for an emergency fund. While that is a great goal for some people, that can be an overwhelming place to start for others. Instead, America Saves encourages our savers to start with an emergency fund of $500. A speeding ticket can set you back a couple hundred dollars. Have you ever shattered your cell phone? That can put you back a couple hundred dollars. The same goes for many other unexpected expenses that occur all the time. A hundred dollars here, three hundred dollars on some new tires there. ...

Is Your Home Aging-in-place Ready?

Older adults who want to stay in their own home as long as possible will have a chance to learn whether their home is ready for that during a webinar North Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota State University Extension are hosting March 11, according to NDSU Agriculture Communication. The free webinar titled “How to Stay in Your Home Longer” will be held at noon Central time. It will highlight factors that can help or hinder older adults in reaching their goal of remaining in their own homes. Individuals will be able to participate from the comfort of their own home ...

Omelet Stuffed Peppers

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9 garden planning tips for the greatest return

We’ve all done it…gotten overzealous in spring and overplanted or planted the wrong varieties for our tastes and needs. Make this the year you plan your garden for the best return on your investment. First, prepare a list before placing your catalog order or making that first trip to the ...

Let’s Cook: Heritage Singer Variety Show

Hey, guess what started in Minot this week? I will give you a clue. It has to do with singing, comical skits, and it has been an annual event for the past 32 years. If you guessed the Heritage Singers Variety Show, you are right. Those of you who have been to the show know it is variety with ...