Vol. 3 - Issue 27
August 2, 2023
A Community Newspaper a Serving N orthwest North Dakot “LOVE ONE ANOTHER AND HELP OTHERS TO RISE TO THE HIGHER LEVELS, SIMPLY BY POURING OUT LOVE. LOVE IS INFECTIOUS AND THE GREATEST HEALING ENERGY.” — SAI BABA
Upper Missouri District Health Encourages Families to Prepare for Back-To-School By Michelle Svangstu Upper Missouri District Health Unit (UMDHU) has been serving Divide County since its inception in 1947. Over the past 76 years, the role of public health has adapted and changed to meet needs in the community, but one thing remains steadfast: preventing disease and promoting health in Northwest North Dakota. Juliet Artman has been the Divide County Public Health Nurse for
8.5 years, and says that while public health is always striving to promote wellness, this time of year is especially important as students prepare to go backto-school. “Fall is probably our busiest season,” notes Juliet. “As students get ready for school, we are working with local clinics, including Tioga and Ray, to be on-site and offer vaccinations when students come holding clinics at our office. in for their yearly sports And of course, we’re also physicals, in addition to preparing for the upcoming
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dous opportunity to expand my knowledge, network with industry experts, and gain insights into the latest trends and strategies in economic development. The EDND conference proved to be an invaluable experience for both seasoned professionals and newcomers like myself. The diverse sessions and workshops covered critical topics such as community revitalization, workforce
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inson, NDSU Extension food and nutrion specialist
Shop locally for the freshes corn, and enjoy right away or preserve by freezing. flu season.” Juliet says that she works directly with the (Continues on Page 6)
Empowering Economic Development: By Chelsy Weisz, Economic Development Director, City of Tioga, ND Tioga, ND - Last month, economic development professionals from across North Dakota gathered at the annual Economic Development North Dakota (EDND) conference held in Bismarck, ND. As the newly appointed Economic Development Director for the City of Tioga, attending this event was a tremen-
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CRAFTS-4-U Reflections on the EDND Conference
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development, strategic planning, and innovative approaches to economic growth. With each session, I found myself inspired by the expertise and passion of the presenters, who shared practical insights and success stories that will undoubtedly shape the future of economic development in Tioga. One aspect that stood out during the conference was the emphasis on col(Continues on Page 3)
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SMALL BUSINESS: THE LIFE BLOOD OF RURAL COMMUNITIES By Alyssa Stromberg
When you drive into a small rural area, you won’t find large retailers or fancy restaurants. Page 5
SLIME COMMUNITY By Falon Justice For some parents, slime is a worst nightmare. But one family has made it a business and a passion. Page 10