Nichole Rohrich has a passion for creativity and comfortable clothes. “I am mom to three little boys—ages three, two, and two—so I want to be comfortable all the time, but also want to look presentable if I have to run to the grocery store.” That passion, coupled with her fascination […]
Look What She Did: Lynn Marie Cherry
“No one dreams of writing a book for people who have been betrayed, but here I am, telling you about the book I wrote for people who are stuck in the pain of a broken heart,” says Lynn Marie (Steffan) Cherry. Lynn’s book, “Keep Walking: 40 Days to Hope and […]
The Secret Sauce for Any Champion
by Marci Narum | Submitted Photo It’s late January 2018, two short weeks since the NDSU Bison football team brought home another NCAA Division I Football championship title—its sixth in seven years. Bison pride is still at fever pitch. Ushered in by the rousing energy of the NDSU pep band, […]
For the Sports Spectator: Score Points with Appetizers
Article and Photos by Pam Vukelic I grew up before Title IX provided girls equal access to sports. The only team sport available to me was baton twirling. I still have the white corduroy uniform with royal blue lining my mom sewed for me. We did, after all, march in […]
Trending: May the Best Lash Win
Article and Photos by Michelle Farnsworth As I write this column, the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang are in full swing. Athletes who have trained for years compete at the ultimate level for gold. But I bet you a gold medal, you didn’t know the eyelash extension world is equally as […]
Oh Man: Because Guys Inspire Too – Brent DeKok: Determined to Win This One
by Jody Kerzman | Submitted Photos As many coaches do, Brent DeKok remembers life’s big moments in relation to sports. On January 24, 2017, Brent had a seizure. “It was the day after we played in Jamestown,” he recalls. On February 7, 2017, he had brain surgery. “That was two […]
Hunting & Fishing: A Father-Daughter Sanctuary
by Jody Kerzman | Submitted Photos Shelby Arman has always been a “daddy’s girl.” “I’ve always wanted to go everywhere with my dad. We have a bond that just can’t be replaced,” says Shelby. While Shelby and her dad, John Arman, have always been close, they became even closer when […]
Community Contributor: North Dakota Recreation and Park Association
Submitted Photos Give us a little history of your organization. The North Dakota Recreation and Park Association (NDRPA) advances parks, recreation, and conservation for an enhanced quality of life in North Dakota. The association was founded in 1969 by park district leaders from across the state. While most of NDRPA’s […]
Olympic Dreams: The Luster of the Games
By Betty Mills Watching the young athletes of nation after nation pour into the stadium for the opening ceremony of the 2018 Olympics is to be reminded in the words of the poet Mary Oliver that “the world has meaning, beauty and holiness.” That may sound a little high-toned for […]
Improve Your Health & Fitness Routine: Make a Connection
By Melanie Carvell Was becoming more active on your list of goals for 2018? My 2018 health focus includes more strength training. I get some great built-in cardio workouts teaching indoor cycling classes, but it takes a little more effort on my part to work on strength, flexibility, and balance. […]