Vol. 3 - Issue 8
March 23, 2023 $2.00 A Community Newspaper a Serving N orthwest North Dakot “IT IS NOT IN THE STARS TO HOLD OUR DESTINY BUT IN OURSELVES.” – WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Yoga Under The Willow Tree
CREATING A LASTING LEGACY WITH STEVE THE WILLISTON TATTOO ARTIST AND RED CLOUD By Rachel Venture Local tattoo artist honors leader of the Oglala Lakota tribe, Red Cloud with mural in his new shop. Page 3 PI DAY MATH MEET By Alyssa Stromberg Medicine Lake students spent Pi Day (March 14), participating
in
math
competitions. Page 5
By Alex McCann Johnson Natalie Cain, a recent graduate of yoga teacher training program done through Transitions School of Yoga in Bismarck, has brought her passion for yoga to three towns in northwest North Dakota through her creation of Willow Tree Yoga. Her goal is to make yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or level of experience.
IN THE BAKKEN for Students An Opportunity
By Alex McCann Johnson Williston and the surrounding area has gone through multiple oil booms that has allowed the area to grow in ways that may not have always been expected. One of the most unique areas of growth is the job mar-
TEACHER MY NAME IS JOSIE GILLUND TEAM
By Heather Thusen
Heather shares her jour-
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their
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THINK SPRING! Lots of New
Home Decor & Clothing
for the whole family
ARRIVING DAILY!
Find out what’s happening around your town:
Community Calendars Page 2
A postcard tells a tale 100 What Excites You About
that delves into the his and the tory of Kenmare surrounding area. Page 10
ket, which still sees a need for workers in so many different industries. The NW North Dakota Semi-Annual Job Fair, which takes place on Thursday March 30th from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. at The Well at Williston State
Get to know the educators in your community! This week we meet Josie Gillund, Divide County Special Education Teacher. Page 7.
massage. Page 8 CURIOUS KENMARE Alexa Althoff-Garro By
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relaxing yoga nidra to the more physically demanding vinyasa flow. Her classes are held at the Tioga Community Center, Acro Star Gym in Ray, and various other places in Wildrose. She encourages individuals of all skill levels to attend, as there is a class suitable for everyone. She even offers a chair yoga class and a kids yoga class. The name "Willow Tree Yoga" holds a special
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Yoga is known for its numerous health and wellness benefits, including stress reduction, improved flexibility and balance, and increased strength and endurance. By bringing yoga to these small communities, Natalie hopes to help individuals improve their overall health and well-being, while also fostering a sense of community and connection. Natalie offers a variety of classes, from the deeply
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