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Democracy should be bipartisan

4 months ago By News Staff

The United States champions the right of free and fair elections around the globe. Wherever political machines are abused to interfere in elections, American administrations have spoken out against those abuses — and the Biden administration is no exception.

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Start the Year with Planning

4 months ago By News Staff

As we begin a new year, consider how a little planning could help relieve stress and make best use of your resources. In an effort to eat more meals and snacks from home, set aside 30-60 minutes each week to do menu planning, suggests Nebraska Extension Food Educator Kayla Hinrichs working in Greeley, Howard, Sherman, Valley counties .

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Work harder or smarter?

4 months ago By “with A Grain Of Salt” By Cody Gerlach

It’s the season for New Year’s resolutions, although by now, I am certain half of those are already toast. My spouse is an efficiency expert. She can take one look at what I am doing and immediately come up with a solution as to how I could do it better or more efficiently. It’s simply incredible!

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Benefits of Pasteurization

4 months ago By News Staff

My father-inlaw is a farmer. He grew up on the family farm in southwest Minnesota, where his dad grew up, too. Blessed by fertile soil, the farm has provided for the family for several generations. It is invaluable for my children to experience the farm, see the crops grow, help with animals, and learn about the cycles of life on the farm.

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Stress Less This Holiday Season

4 months ago By News Staff

At any time of year, a slow cooker can make life a little more convenient because by planning ahead, you save time later. Opening the front door on a cold winter evening and being greeted by the inviting smells wafting from a slow cooker can be a diner’s dream come true.

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Connecting with Nebraskans : Introducing Ricketts Replies

4 months ago By News Staff

Government should be open, effective, and responsive. It should serve taxpayers well.

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Recommendations from a certified bookworm

4 months ago By News Staff

With the New Year underway, resolutions are being made as we speak- or read, in your case. And while I am no expert in New Year’s resolutions or life advice, I am a fairly reputable source when it comes to books. Last year, if I remember correctly, I read roughly one hundred sixty books. All I got for Christmas this year was books, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. So, when Cody suggested I write some book recommendations, I jumped at the chance to share my favorites. Please keep in mind that I’m a nerd and all of these books are fiction.

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Seizures

4 months ago By News Staff

A seizure can be one of the most frightening things for a family member, friend, or anyone to witness. However, for some people with epilepsy, seizures may be fairly common and not unexpected.

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Stress Less This Holiday Season

4 months ago By News Staff

Happy Holidays from area Nebraska Extension County Offices!! With busy holiday schedules and the extra holiday gatherings, it is easy to feel stressed over the holiday season. Nebraska Extension Food & Health Educator Kayla Hinrichs based in Valley County has a few tips to help you create balance and have time to be present this holiday season.

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Unraveling Medical Myths

4 months ago By News Staff

Myths are just stories we tell ourselves and others to make sense of the world around us. Myths convey beliefs or values and attempt to tell truths. In their effort to tell the truth, myths may exaggerate or misrepresent things.

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