Worm Power

by Maxine Herr Andrea Polk is talking trash these days. But it’s actually doing some good. Egg shells, shredded paper and table scraps are delicacies to her new roommates. Polk has a worm farm adjacent to her kitchen, and the little red wigglers have been an exciting...

One step at a time

The manageable way to make a difference By Amanda Mack I was recently struck by the words of Susan Power, a speaker and best selling author who spoke at a North Dakota Humanities Council event in Bismarck during the Young Professionals Summit. Her topic was on...

S.A.Y. Yes Save America’s Youth

by Deb Seminary DeEtta Phelps was in education for over 30 years. Like most retirees, she is almost busier now than when she was working. Last August Pastor Art Scanson, from McCabe United Methodist Church, called Phelps and told her a man from Campus Crusade has...

Tracy Wanek, Making a Difference in our Community

by Deb Seminary Most people do a lot of backseat driving when it comes to civic issues and community involvement. They do a lot of talking, possibly even complaining, but that’s as far as it gets. Maybe it’s a lack of knowledge or a fear of failure? But then there are...