As the chill of January sets in, there’s more to think about than just cranking up the heat. This month marks National Radon Action Month, a vital reminder for North Dakota residents. Radon is a silent, invisible threat lurking in many homes,[...]
Section: Home & Garden
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Dakota Gardener: Providing feedback on the proposed listing of the monarch butterfly as threatened
We take the graceful beauty of the monarch butterfly for granted. This iconic species undertakes one of the world’s greatest migrations from central Mexico to southern Canada and back again each year. Despite its travel endurance, the species is still fragile as[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Setting garden goals for the new year
Welcome to 2025! It is the time of year that we often hear the saying, “New year, new me.” Everyone is setting New Year’s resolutions. Now is a great time for gardeners to reflect on the past growing season and set their[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Time flies
The old saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun.” It still holds true, even when writing a monthly garden and forestry column. Some would say there isn’t much work involved with writing one article a month. Some writers may write[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Top vegetable varieties in 2024
The first step to growing a great vegetable garden is to select the best varieties. Which varieties grow best in Dakota gardens? The answer is simple. To identify the best varieties for gardeners in the Dakotas, we need to test the varieties[...]
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Is Your Cat a Psycho? Science Is Working on an Answer
Cats: mysterious, independent, and irresistibly endearing. We share our homes with these curious creatures, but do we truly understand them? Despite their aloof demeanor, cats communicate through subtle cues and behaviors that often go unnoticed. Unlocking the secrets of your feline friend[...]
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City of Minot Offers Free Holiday Landfill Access and Christmas Tree Disposal Options
The City of Minot will offer free dumping at the City Landfill to its sanitation customers between Dec. 23 and Jan. 4 to help dispose of household waste that could accumulate during the holidays. City of Minot Sanitation Superintendent Josh Kraft said[...]
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West Fargo launches citywide ash tree removal in response to emerald ash borer
It’s coming. Time and nature will guarantee it. It’s an invasive species, the emerald ash borer. West Fargo is taking decisive steps to tackle what’s ahead. This pest feeds on bark, risking the health of the local tree population. To protect the[...]