Lifestyle

Recovery Talk expands services to help North Dakotans overcome addiction

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BISMARCK, N.D. - Recovery Talk, a North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) program, has unveiled new features aimed at bolstering its support for individuals facing addiction. Recovery Talk is a vital resource, providing free and confidential assistance to North Dakotans on their recovery journey. Recovery Talk connects people with trained peer support specialists who have lived experience. These specialists offer hope, encouragement and compassion to anyone who needs it, 24/7. They can also provide resources for treatment and other services within the caller’s community.

Dakota Gardener: Lithops, a unique succulent

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Birds returning and singing, trees starting to bud, the smell of the soil, bulbs emerging and crocus blooming are signs of spring in North Dakota. As a gardener, many of us browse through catalogs and websites of local greenhouses.

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The Langdon Swimming Pool posted an urgent message to its Facebook page late last week saying, “The Langdon Park Board urgently needs you to help make this summer a splash.” “Since we made that post, we have had people reach out,” said RoxAnne Hoffarth, Langdon City Auditor. The pool is facing a lifeguard shortage, and without enough certified individuals, the pool may be forced to stay closed.

Traffic stop leads to drug charge

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In rural Cavalier County on April 17, deputies were on routine patrol at Highway 66 and Highway 20. According to the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 4:30 p.m. deputies initiated a traffic stop on Highway 20 just south of Munich.

Prairie Doc® Perspective Dry skin? Join the club

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An exceedingly common question I get in the clinic, especially in the heart of a South Dakota winter, is how to remedy dry skin. And the questions aren’t just in the clinic; my own kids, family, friends, everyone seems to have an occasional problem with dry and irritated skin. Dry skin is something we are all familiar with; if your dry spots come with a rash or anything else unusual, it may be worth showing it to your primary care provider, as it could be something else entirely. Eczema, a common inflammatory skin condition, often goes along with and is made worse by dryness.

Dakota Gardener: Growing cucumbers on a trellis

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Gardening can be a lot of work, but there are different growing techniques that gardeners can use to help save some work and their back! One of those techniques is using a trellis to grow vining crops like cucumbers, small melons and squash.

What is country cooking?

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The following are five types of country cuisine and the foods associated with each tradition. Country cuisine can be enjoyed anywhere but is perhaps most synonymous with the southeastern region of the United States.