Comforts of Home: Diversity on the Shelf

Comforts of Home: Diversity on the Shelf

Article and Photos by Amber (Schatz) Danks Imagine moving from a country like Mexico, Japan, or Kenya to a community where the people are mostly of northern European descent. It might be difficult to feel at home there, or to even find your comfort foods. But in...
New Americans Services: Finding a New Home in North Dakota

New Americans Services: Finding a New Home in North Dakota

by Kylie Blanchard Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota (LSSND) is the only federally recognized and approved refugee resettlement organization in North Dakota. Since 1948, LSSND’s New American Services have helped refugees in building a new life in North Dakota....
Recipes: Stories With Flavor

Recipes: Stories With Flavor

Article and Photos by Pam Vukelic A recipe is a story. So says Heid E. Erdrich in “Original Local,” a book about indigenous foods of the upper midwest. A favorite story is that of the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash. When eaten together they provide nearly...
Oh Man: Todd Wolf: Checkmate

Oh Man: Todd Wolf: Checkmate

by Jody Kerzman  | Submitted Photos There are 16 pieces in a chess set: one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and eight pawns. No one piece is more important than another; in order to win, it’s crucial to use the pieces together. That is a...
Trending: Who Are You?

Trending: Who Are You?

Article and Photos by Michelle Farnsworth How do you go from adopting a dog to discovering your own DNA ancestry? It’s a funny story, and one I like to add to those things that only happen to me. When I adopted Frankie from Furry Friends Rockin’ Rescue in...