North Dakota Living

With schools back in session this month, families will adjust to a new school year routine. Meal planning can be daunting, and it’s not always possible to sit down at the dinner table to eat together. Find helpful tips to feed your family and save time in the kitchen from NDSU Extension here.

Plus, let us help! These sheet-pan meals are easy and quick to prepare. They also feature loads of veggies. What better way to incorporate all the garden produce readily available in North Dakota this time of year?

If you’ve ever been to McIntosh County (or neighboring Emmons and Logan counties) in southcentral North Dakota, chances are you’ve heard the German-Russian phrase, “Mach’s gut!” It’s a parting phrase in the German-Russian dialect and translates to “make it good.” “Make it good” could also be used to describe how generations of Germans from Russia families have approached food and how they prepare the dishes of their cultural heritage.

Each growing season, Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative member Diane Schmidt picks more than 500 pounds of chokecherries and sells over 700 pounds of juneberries to customers in the Bismarck-Mandan area. She shares all her recipes freely – except her famous “Slippery Hots” pickles – including her chokecherry jelly and juneberry crumble.

More than 1,200 electric cooperative leaders gathered April 21-24 in Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to oppose the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) power plant rule and support full funding of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that benefit rural America.

In May 2023, EPA proposed initial draft rules to limit carbon dioxide emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. Electric cooperatives oppose the rule, which they say is a threat to electric reliability and affordability.

Earthlodge people were primarily farmers along the Upper Missouri River. The men hunted game like bison, while the women maintained the gardens, protecting the crops from animals, birds, raids or little boys attempting to sneak a corncob. The women even sang to their gardens as a form of care.

What we eat and drink can affect our health, and studies suggest the foods we use to fuel our bodies can actually help reduce stress. Foods rich in good fats containing omega-3, fiber and probiotics can counteract negative stressors.

The next time you’re feeling stressed, reach for these stress-busting recipes.

Berries and oats are high-fiber ingredients in the berry baked oatmeal. Serve with yogurt, which offers natural probiotics to make your gut happy.

N.D. homeowners have until March 31 to apply for a new property tax credit up to $500.

The Primary Residence Credit (PRC) was established last year through the legislative process. Homeowners must apply online for the state property tax credit through the office of the state tax commissioner. Approved applicants will receive the credit as a reduction on their 2024 tax statement, which will be mailed in December.

Facing the challenge of finding and recruiting teachers to fill eight openings at the start of the 2023-24 school year, the Mott-Regent School District looked across borders to find talent in the Philippines. The rural school district eventually hired two North Dakotans and six Filipino educators, who are teaching kindergarten, first grade, science, math, music and special education this year. Beyond sharing their teaching talents, the Filipino teachers are also sharing their culture, with students, the school and the local community.

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If you own a home in North Dakota and use it as your primary residence, you likely qualify for a new $500 property tax credit.

The Primary Residence Credit (PRC) was established last year through the legislative process. Homeowners must apply online for the state property tax credit through the office of the state tax commissioner. Approved applicants will receive the credit as a reduction on their 2024 tax statement, which will be mailed in December 2024.