The Buresh Sisters

by Deb Seminary Editor’s note: There are seven Buresh sisters. I met with Anita Twardoski, the middle and only sister who lives in Bismarck. I was able to reach the others by phone and chat for a few minutes. Here is the result of those conversations… The Buresh...

The Knudsen Sisters

by Laura Knudsen My sisters and I grew up three miles north of Bismarck on a small farm beside the Missouri River. Our father, Dann Knudsen, grew several acres of vegetables that he sold at local farmers markets each fall. However, his business, “River Road Gardens,”...

Edgewood Village – Worry-free Living

Edgewood Village is an active neighborhood for homeowners 55 and better. You can enjoy all the benefits of owning your own home, while still taking advantage of the special amenities that the Edgewood Village community has to offer. You may choose from a variety of...

Making art fun for kids of all ages

“Art is for everyone.” This is Ali LaRock’s approach for bringing the visual arts to young people across the state of North Dakota. If you haven’t already heard of her, Ali LaRock is a practicing and exhibiting artist living and working in Bismarck. Most people,...

The Role of a Birth Doula

By Ramona Redding Lopez What is a Doula? The word doula comes from the Greek word meaning woman’s servant. A birth doula is a professionally trained and certified birth assistant that provides support to both a laboring mother and her partner throughout labor and...

On Being Pregnant – Helping the Child-Free Cope

By Amanda Mack This piece was written during the summer of 2009. The author welcomed a baby boy in late August and, indeed, loves being a new mom again. My friend asked me the other day what it’s like to be pregnant. I told him, “It’s like seriously over-eating to the...