Chloe Hall and her mom, Patti, select individuals to buy Christmas gifts for as part of their church’s Giving Tree of Hope program.

“You don’t realize how many people struggle around the holidays,” says Cindy Miller, executive director of FirstLink, a connector of people and res

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It must have been a Saturday, because I was home when my mom walked in the kitchen door with a single, small, drugstore-paper-wrapped package in he

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.