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Empty nest drove RLF couple nutty
They were OK before the last of their three daughters left home. Then, Craig and Sandra Holmstrom of Red Lake Falls, Minn., went nuts.
Ten years ago on Halloween, they flew to Florida and picked up their first machine to roast Bavarian almonds. Now, they have four of the roasting stations and sell their almonds at UND Sioux hockey and basketball games and at football games and other events at the Alerus Center.
By Marilyn Hagerty , November 19, 2009
DOUG LEIER: Managing N.D. deer numbers not as easy as it sounds
More than 30 years ago, when the North Dakota Game and Fish Department began managing deer in smaller units and issuing specific numbers of buck or doe licenses — for example, 38,000 total licenses in 1980 — some “want-to-be” deer hunters actually had to stay home.
By Doug Leier , November 19, 2009
'Crossings' offers chance to see life through the eyes of teenagers
You can learn a lot about life from high school students, Shirley. I think too often we rely only on the stories of older people, and we don’t draw out the feelings and thoughts of the young people.
By Marilyn Hagerty , November 18, 2009
THE EATBEAT: Apple crisp epitomizes fine food at Eagles Crest Grill
Eagles Crest Grill has become one of the popular spots for dining and socializing in Grand Forks.
By Marilyn Hagerty , November 18, 2009
Banana bonanza
Don’t overlook nutritional value of the ripe ones.
By Jeff Tiedeman , November 18, 2009
Who should be on the priority list for vaccine?
Hint: This is written by a self-serving columnist; who do you think?
By Ryan Bakken , November 16, 2009
ANN BAILEY: Chemotherapy treatment is a rigorous road to travel
Before my 6-year-old daughter, Ellen, was diagnosed with leukemia I was in the dark about a lot of things connected with cancer.
Though I had relatives and close friends with various types of the disease, I didn’t really understand what chemotherapy and radiation were, or how they are administered. During the past year and a half I’ve received a crash course in chemotherapy.
By Ann Bailey , November 15, 2009
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Eagles and Veterans Day go together
An American bald eagle perched in a tree along Interstate 29 on Wednesday. It seemed appropriate. Wednesday was Veterans Day, and the bald eagle is the symbol of American power. The eagle’s presence was coincidental, however. It happens that mid-November is eagle season in the Red River Valley.November 15, 2009
MATTERS AT HAND: Both sides compromised too soon on health care
This above all, the great bard Shakespeare said: “To thine own self be true.” The modern political equivalent: “Never compromise with yourself.” Apparently, nobody reminded Democrats of this hoary yet timely wisdom when they embarked on their effort to reform America’s health care system. Democrats immediately compromised with themselves, thus jeopardizing the possibility that far-reaching reform could actually occur.November 15, 2009
Reports from the field suggest mostly quiet deer season
Paul Freeman, northeastern district warden supervisor for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department in Devils Lake, said he’s heard a few reports that hunting success is down, but that’s purely anecdotal. The Game and Fish Department estimates its annual deer kill based on a survey it sends each winter to a random sample of licensed hunters.
By Brad Dokken , November 15, 2009
H-bomb hits the F-bomb
Fans accept new code of conductAndrew Van Hoe and Tyler Olson arrived at Ralph Engelstad Arena’s student entrance at 10:45 a.m. Friday, nine hours before the puck dropped.
By Ryan Bakken , November 14, 2009
MARILYN HAGERTY: North Dakota Dames celebrate 100 years
Frank McVey began his UND presidency in fall 1909, and times were good. The university moved from a place preparing high school students before college to a school admitting high school students for college work.
By Marilyn Hagerty , November 14, 2009
NAOMI DUNAVAN: Dawning of a new day on the farm
The darkness of night still filled the room, but delicate light was beginning to peek in. When I awoke, something told me to rise from my bed and to raise the shade. From north to south, my eyes feasted on a pencil-thin emblazoned red stripe that lined the entire east horizon.
Stunning and heartwarming to say the least!
By Naomi Dunavan , November 13, 2009
DOUG LEIER: Doe hunting is deer hunting 
Usually, the complaints about not getting a license come from hunters who
didn’t get the buck tag they desired in the first lottery drawing. I can’t think of a unit in North Dakota where a first-drawing antlerless deer application won’t produce an opportunity. If you want to make sure you get to hunt deer in the unit of your choice, put in for an antlerless license in the first lottery.
By doug leier , November 13, 2009
MARILYN HAGERTY: REA is three-ring circus during Sioux games
The Ralph Engelstad Arena is well into its ninth season. And on Saturday night, the REA expects to welcome its 2 millionth UND men’s hockey fan during the second game with the St. Cloud State Huskies.
By Marilyn Hagerty , November 12, 2009
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Twins rumblings
A various assortment of links on the Minnesota Twins, plus a thought on the team's biggest need: Minneapolis Star Tribune columnist Sid Hartman says that Twins manager Ron Gardenhire is interested in re-signing shortstop Orlando Cabrera, but only if he's willing to move to second base. N
Posted by: Goethe on Nov 10, 2009 at 9:58 PM | Goethe's sports blogWeighing in
This morning, I was on my way to my Weight Watchers meeting and for once, I was not really looking forward to going. I had talked myself into not being disappointed when I stepped on the scale. I didn't have a very good week...remember, I couldn't get full. I was constantly eating and didn't do much
Posted by: fatgirl on May 20, 2009 at 1:20 PM | Confessions of a Fat GirlStill hungry
Do you ever have those days that no matter what you eat, you can't seem to get full? Today was one of the those days for me. Seriously, as I write this, my tummy is still growling at me even though I just ate a small snack not more than 15 minutes ago. I ate my breakfast (yogurt and a Vitalicious m
Posted by: fatgirl on May 15, 2009 at 10:05 PM | Confessions of a Fat GirlOUR VOICES A Carrot Salad for a Veteran
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Chili can have many looks. It can have beans. It can be without beans. It can have meat. It can be without meat. If it has meat, it can be ground. Or it might be chunk
OUR VOICES Stroganoff Beyond Beef
I love a good stroganoff. It's classic comfort food.
People are most familiar with the beef version, and that probably was the first I ever tried. Now, being a hunt
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Whenever I see Keith Haus walking my way at work, my mouth starts to water.
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OUR VOICES Tilapia — A Tasty Catch
There are only two more Fridays left in Lent — today and next week. Being a Catholic, that means a couple of more days that I have to abstain from eating meat.
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