Six Degrees of English

by Tracie Bettenhausen  |  Photography: Photos by Jacy There is a group of women in Bismarck, North Dakota which has been meeting regularly since 1965. Yes, you read that right. Not every single one of them has been the same in the group all that time. But some of...

Quiet Patriotism

By Noreen Keesey I come from a family of quiet patriots. We do not fly flags outside of our homes or throw big celebrations on the Fourth of July. We do believe in defending freedom and serving our country. My father served in the Navy and retired from the Air Force....

Look What She Did: Pat Vannett

In 2003, Pan Vannett of Mandan, North Dakota joined the International Association of Lions Club through a local Mandan Lions Club. Now she’s making history as her district’s first female candidate for International Director of the association. Pat’s multiple district...

Look What She Did: Sue Balcom

“These kids nowadays.” That’s a phrase author Sue Balcom heard over and over as she gathered interviews for her latest book, “Women Behind the Plow.”  The book, published by the Tri-County Tourism Alliance, honors the unrecognized contribution of women who grew up or...