From left: Together, Maxine Rognlien, director; Kristi Hoff, employee (both with Verendrye Electric Cooperative); and Leann Mellum, Norsk Høstfest marketing director, are a fine example of how cooperatives are committed to their communities. Norsk Høstfest is a Scandinavian festival now in its 42nd year, and Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives is a major event sponsor. It draws people from all over the world and is a boost for the local economy. Through the guidance of member-directors, employees work with comm

In that same spirit of unity, co-ops also cooperate with other co-ops.

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First, give thanks during difficult situations. The Bible encourages us to be thankful all the time, even when things don’t go our way.

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On Sept. 26 this year, I interviewed a farmer near Beulah who had been unable to harvest his wheat.

Dani Gilseth, left, Aimee Hanson and Dori Walter comprise the mother-daughter-sister team that owns and operates Grateful Cratefulls, a Pride of Dakota member and gift-giving business in West Fargo.  Photos by NDAREC/Liza Kessel

It’s the “benefit” of the Midwest tradition and definition.

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It’s not that strange, once you’ve done the research.

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The Obans’ son, Evin Liam, has developed a friendship with the city’s waste management staff and a fascination with the garbage truck they drive.

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Way’s mother, several aunts, a sibling and even an uncle had all been diagnosed with breast cancer, and other relatives battled other types of canc