As wildfire smoke from Canada drifts across the Midwest and Northeast, air quality alerts are becoming more frequent—and more serious. Breathing this smoke can be as harmful as smoking half a pack of cigarettes a day, especially for children, older adults, and[...]
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Prairie Fare: The great mowing workout — Why I’m ditching the riding mower
I perused the garage looking for my heavy-duty clippers. I wasn’t exactly thrilled with my situation, but I had no one to blame but myself. I was mowing with a battery-operated push mower, and the area beneath the pine trees needed attention.[...]
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MN Governor says he stopped payments to 50 of the largest housing stabilization providers
Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services program—meant to help vulnerable residents find and keep a roof over their heads—has instead become the latest front in a ballooning fraud crisis. With federal agents raiding providers and the governor halting payments to dozens of them, state[...]
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Study Confirms Vaccines Protect Everybody – Even The Unvaccinated
A new study underscores a simple truth: the more people who get flu shots, the better off everyone is — but the vaccinated benefit most. Using simulations of 1.2 million people, University of Pittsburgh researchers found that once vaccination rates hit 51[...]
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Dogs are helping people regulate stress even more than expected, research shows
Feeling overwhelmed is becoming a daily reality for many Americans—but science is uncovering a surprisingly simple way to help: spend time with your dog. A new study from the University of Denver finds that dogs don’t just soothe us emotionally; they help[...]
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Ahead of new school year, immunization reminders for ND parents
As North Dakota parents begin stocking up on back-to-school supplies, public health officials hope they also schedule a medical checkup for their child, if needed. Many North Dakota schools will be welcoming back students a little more than a month from now.[...]
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What exactly is “brain rot” — and how to identify and overcome it
“Brain rot” — it’s a phrase that sounds dramatic, but it’s struck a nerve in today’s hyper-scrolling culture. Named Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024, it captures what happens when we consume too much short-form, low-effort content, leaving us distracted, drained,[...]
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Even healthy brains decline with age. Here’s what you can do
It’s no secret that as we age, our brains slow down—a forgotten grocery item here, a slower reaction time there. But scientists are learning that some people defy that trend, maintaining sharp memory and quick thinking well into later life. What’s their[...]
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US hospitals see stark decline of obstetric services, North Dakota leading the way
At least a quarter of hospitals in seven states closed their obstetric services between 2010 and 2022, according to a new study in the journal Health Affairs. And in six states, more than 60% of hospitals lacked obstetrics by 2022. Using data[...]
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New measles case confirmed in North Dakota, bringing total to 35
North Dakota has confirmed a new measles case—the first in over a month—bringing this year’s total to 35, all in unvaccinated individuals. The latest case, in Williams County, is tied to out-of-state travel and shows no signs of local spread, but health[...]
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U.S. measles cases hit highest level in 33 years, CDC reports
Measles is back in numbers the U.S. hasn’t seen in more than three decades, with 1,288 cases reported this year—driven largely by a major outbreak in Texas. Experts warn that declining vaccination rates are fueling this resurgence, threatening the country’s hard-won elimination[...]
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How to stay informed without doomscrolling
The headlines never stop. Wars abroad, policy shifts at home, market jitters everywhere—keeping up can feel like drinking from a firehose. And yet, leaders can’t afford to tune out. The challenge isn’t whether to stay informed—it’s how. Treat your news consumption like[...]
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The News Cycle Is a Stress Monster. But There’s a Healthy Way to Stay Informed.
Some days it feels like the world is falling apart—war, disaster, division—and the urge to look away is real. But many of us keep scrolling, searching for answers, for meaning, or simply to feel less helpless. The cost? It can be high.[...]
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I quit TikTok—and got my attention span back
What happens when you quit TikTok—not just for a weekend, but for good? One Gen Z writer did exactly that and found more than extra hours in the day. They rediscovered long-form stories, watched full movies without grabbing a second screen, and[...]
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Will AI make thinking extinct?
As AI makes it easier to outsource our thinking, the real challenge isn’t whether machines can match us—it’s whether we’ll still flex the mental muscle ourselves. The good news? Thinking isn’t extinct, just endangered. The better news? We can choose to keep[...]
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Prairie Fare: Pink teeth and plaque — How to nourish your smile for life
“You have pink teeth!” someone said with a giggle. We grinned at each other to show off our rosy-colored teeth. We were elementary school students using “disclosing tablets.” Most of us had teeth the color of bubble gum, unfortunately. Having pink teeth[...]