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People renting a home or apartment have some ways to cut their energy bills and increase their comfort. "The key is to identify the biggest energy users in your situation and work to reduce those," N...
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Former MDA Commissioner Elton Redalen remembered as voice for farmers
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commissioner Gene Hugoson issued the following statement today praising the lifetime service of former MDA Commissioner Elton Redalen,...
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Ranch one of top 5 horse farms in US

Ranch one of top 5 horse farms in US Sheldon, N.D. - Dave and Kim Utke have spent 43 years quietly building an international reputation for breeding champion appaloosa horses. Now, their Sheldak Ranch has been proclaimed a champion in its own right. The 1,000-acre ranch was recently named one of the top five horse farms in the U.S. by Horseman Magazine.

By Helmut Schmidt , February 03, 2012

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Hortiscope: Attempt to perk up aloe by not overwatering

Q: I had an oversized aloe plant that I repotted. It took three of us to tilt the pot and wiggle it out. I left the mother plant and two smaller plants in the original pot. What I had left was 15 plants. However, they are dying. The mother plant is leaking a brownish-red substance on my floor that is staining my tiles.

By Ron Smith , February 03, 2012

Pet Care: Canine needs geriatric care

Dear Dr. Fox: Our 17-year-old Maltese is failing. He has limited vision and hearing, and his hind legs and hips are weak. We feed him your home recipe, but lately he can’t seem to keep it down. We find bits of brown rice in his vomit, and his stools are loose. We took him to the vet, and he suggested a bitter-tasting medicine to stop the nausea. We’re hesitant to give him any more drugs. The last drug for incontinence made him very sick.

February 03, 2012

Kovels Antiques: Silver infusers popular in late 19th century

Tea, it is said, was first drunk by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung about 2737 B.C. Then someone in China invented a device that shredded tea leaves, making it easier to brew tea.

By By Terry Kovel , February 03, 2012

Val Farmer: Love means loved one’s well-being first in mind

What is love? Love is the expression of attitudes and behavior in which the well-being of a loved one is first and foremost in our minds. Our happiness is not complete without our partner’s happiness. This loving consideration is expressed in many ways in the constancy of our daily actions.

February 03, 2012

Prairie Fare: Beans not as ‘musical’ as you might think

As I pushed my cart down the grocery aisle, I heard a child say something softly. I glanced at my daughter, but she wasn’t saying anything. I kept pushing the cart.

By Julie Garden-Robinson , February 03, 2012

Sensible Home: Gas, propane furnace will reduce utility bills

Sensible Home: Gas, propane furnace will reduce utility bills Dear Jim: We are retired and our interest income from bank CD’s is not what it used to be. I thought about replacing our gas furnace to lower our utility bills. What is the most efficient design available?

By By James Dulley , February 03, 2012

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Paul Bunyan-sized celebration

Paul Bunyan-sized celebration Bemidji mayor proclaims 2012 ‘Year of the Legend’ in statue’s honor
Bemidji, Minn. - It was only fitting that Bemidji Mayor Dave Larson used Paul Bunyan’s giant pencil to sign a proclamation making 2012 “The Year of the Legend” in honor of the famed Bemidji statue’s 75th birthday.

By By Laurie Swenson , January 27, 2012

Hortiscope: Pill bugs could indicate soil too moist

Q: I have a jade plant that seems to be doing very well. I’ve had it for about four months. However, I am finding bugs in the dirt around the base of the plant. What are these light- to medium-brown insects that are less than an inch in length and curl up like a snail when I touch them? How do I get rid of them without damaging the plant?

By Ron Smith , January 27, 2012

Pet Care: Alleviate Chihuahua aggression

Dear Dr. Fox: I recently acquired a female Chihuahua from Canine Castaways. She is 5 years old. She can be very timid but gets quite vocal and aggravated when my husband gives me something or touches me.

By By Dr. Michael Fox , January 27, 2012

Val Farmer: How couples can recover from emotional wounds

One vital dimension of marriage is that it provides the sense of security we need to face the major problems of life. It is like having someone in your corner when life gets overwhelming – someone you can turn to for comfort and support.

By By Val Farmer , January 27, 2012

Prairie Fare: Use proper food-safety methods when thawing

As we drove through a neighborhood, my husband and I noticed an “open house” sign. We always find real estate hard to resist, so we stopped in to check it out.

By Julie Garden-Robinson , January 27, 2012

Kovels Antiques: Characters from books, TV seem to stick around

Kovels Antiques: Characters from books, TV seem to stick around Toys often were made to resemble famous people or characters in plays, books or TV shows. Sometimes the character that inspired the toy is forgotten, but the toy remains popular with collectors because it is so well-designed, unusual or lovable.

By By Terry Kovel , January 27, 2012

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Will Oil Patch lead to weed patch?

Will Oil Patch lead to weed patch? North Dakota weed-control officials concerned about trucks, traffic
Valley City, N.D. - The oil boom in western North Dakota is being watched for yet another negative impact for farmers and ranchers – weeds.

By By Mikkel Pates , January 20, 2012

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Hortiscope: Willow shoots will sprout for a few years

Q: I hope you might have the time to answer a question about willow trees. I cleared off some willow trees to make way for a vegetable garden. In my rush to set up the garden, I did not treat the roots of the willow trees to avoid shoots coming up.

By Ron Smith , January 20, 2012

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