Prairie Fare: Eating healthy, Mediterranean style

“I am probably adding five years onto my life eating this Mediterranean food,” my husband remarked. He was enjoying a bowl of tomato basil soup. It looked and smelled delicious. I chuckled as I took a bite of my equally healthful salad. It featured mixed greens, feta cheese, toasted walnuts and sliced red grapes with

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The Loneliness Epidemic Is a Security Crisis

Loneliness isn’t just a quiet struggle—it’s becoming a target. Romance scams prey on isolation, turning digital affection into financial ruin. With scammers refining their tactics and using AI to cast a wider net, the risk is growing. These fraudsters don’t just ask for money; they manipulate trust, weaving elaborate stories of love and need. And

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‘Saturday Night Live’ turns 50: Here are 12 iconic moments

“Saturday Night Live” started with fresh faces taking on countercultural themes, challenging norms and pushing boundaries. Fast forward fifty years, and it has transformed from a Saturday night novelty to a linchpin of mainstream comedy. Iconic sketches, like Steve Martin’s King Tut and Tina Fey’s portrayal of Sarah Palin, exemplify how the show not only

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‘Dog Days of Winter’ dogsledding presentation at the ND Heritage Center & State Museum

BISMARCK, N.D. – Embrace the spirit of winter at “Dog Days of Winter,” Sunday, Feb. 16, 2-3:30 p.m. at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. This free family-friendly event is open to all ages. Dogsledder Jasmyn Hatlestad will share her journey into the world of dogsledding in a captivating presentation in

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Prairie Fare: Current egg prices scramble omelet costs

“What is the surcharge on eggs?” I asked our server as she poured us cups of coffee. I was perusing the somewhat apologetic sign on the restaurant table. The increase in egg prices had caused them to charge customers a little extra for eggs. “It’s $30 per egg,” she said. “$30?” I asked with a

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College course teaches Philly students to appreciate beer − whether they’re tailgating or fine dining

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: The Fundamentals of Beer What prompted the idea for the course? After 25 years of working in professional kitchens and as a server in fine dining, I became an adjunct professor and then director of special projects

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Meet the hot dog king of American sports

Andy Lansing built his career on a simple truth: great food makes great experiences. As CEO of Levy Restaurants, he’s not just running a $4 billion hospitality empire—he’s walking concourses, tasting the menu, and making sure fans in the nosebleeds get the same quality as those in VIP suites. His journey from aspiring sports agent

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In Verse: Life Sentences

winter afternoon sunyou make the Scots pineinto a sun dial *** the blue light spreadssouthwest to northeastacross the river valley Cover photo courtesy of Rick Watson; captured by Wendy Voeller, Wiess Photo Creations.

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In Verse: A Plant or Two In Your Cave

Bruce Cockburn–Salt, Sun and Time “It Won’t Be Long” the petals from the geraniums we brought indoorslitter the oak floor after I vacuum the roomwhen I take the huge ferns down for waterthey leave a drift of leaves beneathdo not doubt the beauty of nature in winterKeep a plant or two in your cave Cover photo

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In Verse: See Below !

Leonard Cohen–Anthem I was there to see the mountains fallmea culpaall the loves of my life would tellyou I have a criminal mind after I had been in the house at this location for 25years I was given a parking ticket and a towing threatthe first in those 25 yearswhy? parked in a small drift

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Meanwhile Black Butte 

Sting–All These Years “Set Them Free” meanwhile Black Butte stands like the testimonyto the sacred space of this cosmos, this creationand I kneel in the stubble praying the blessings of the Beatitudes like they are roads of mercy out here:cold, cloud brushed sky, and the bones of earth Cover photo courtesy of Rick Watson; captured by Wendy Voeller,

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Bailey Zimmerman Announced as Opening Act for 2025 ND State Fair

Country artist Bailey Zimmerman has been announced as the opening act of the 2025 North Dakota State Fair on Friday, July 18, 2025. The show will be part of the Country Showpass which provides access to seven events for one price. With a raspy, rock-infused voice and a knack for storytelling, Bailey Zimmerman has quickly

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In Verse: We Are Not The Means Of Grace

Bruce Cockburn–“Mystery” I will sing my prayers and songs, learn to bake and eat the shepherd’s humble pie something happens every day at dusk from October through the winter monthsa great rose blossoms, tints the sky until the deeper darkfor years and more I’ve watched it come and wait for truth that is not found

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In Verse: These Ladies Bring The King

(a bit of a Gospel tune) According to St Luke Norah Jones–The Last Month of The Year  Tamar what are you doing with the family jewels?old Judah, no lion, Judah,save us from these old sad fools  these Ladies bring the King and so I will sing  Rahab from the streets who are these strange men that you meet?you

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On This Day | The Knocker The Brain-Child

Mr. Knocker, where do you come in? You have great kicking powers, but can you pull? You are strong on the breaks, but did you ever stretch the traces? You can raise objections, bud did you ever put on anything that meant progress? You can defame and discourage the men who are trying to do something, but what single thing have you ever done to help anything or anybody up on?

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In Verse: Song For a Mistrel

Jackson Browne—Til I Go Down For all the Singer Song Writers In Bone Town For Leonard Cohen, John Lennon,And John Prine did not watch the movie,did not read the book,I heard his confession,that was all it took; he knew that he was human,knew that he had failed,knew that he was brokenso I loved his tall

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