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10/02/2026 · Jamestown
The Two-Minute Pause That Protects Your Day
You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. A small pause before saying yes can help you make choices from intention instead of reflex.
Why Shakespeare’s Summer Day Refuses to End
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 begins with a famous question about summer—but its real subject is time, and the audacious little trick poetry can play on it. Read the poem as a wager: what if a few lines could outlast the season itself?
10/01/2026
The Power You Want Should Not Belong to Someone Else
Mary Wollstonecraft’s sharpest line about freedom is also a useful test for modern arguments about power: are we trying to control others, or finally govern ourselves?
10/01/2026
The National Ear: Washington’s Waiting Game Has a Price Tag
The country keeps asking who will blink first, voters, lawmakers, workers, or the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the bills keep arriving on schedule.
10/01/2026
The Relationship Is Fine—So Why Do I Feel Like I’m Losing My Mind?
Two readers, two very ordinary relationship problems: one partner who treats chores like optional side quests, and one ex who keeps reopening a door that should be nailed shut. The common thread? Stop waiting for people to magically become easier to love.
10/01/2026
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View allYour Guide to Mountrail County Services: Find the Department You Need
Mountrail County offers a wide array of services to meet the needs of our citizens. Below is a directory of our primary departments: * **Assessor's Office:** Property valuation and tax assessment. * **Auditor's Office:** Financial management and election administration. * **Clerk of District Court:** Court records and administrative support for judicial proceedings. * **Commissioners:** County governance and policy-making. * **Health Department:** Public health programs and services. * **Sheriff's Department:** Law enforcement and public safety. * **State's Attorney:** Legal representation for the county and prosecution of crimes. * **Treasurer's Office:** Collection of taxes and management of county funds. For specific contact details and hours of operation, please visit the respective department pages or call the main county office.
Steele County Commissioners to Meet April 16th for Regular Session
The Steele County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the Commissioner's Room at the Steele County Courthouse. Agenda items include. **Agenda Items:** * Review and approval of previous meeting minutes. * Budgetary updates from county departments. * Discussion of ongoing county projects. * Public comment period. All Steele County residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Dickinson County Library Announces Fall Event Calendar, Featuring Author Visit and Craft Workshop
Library Events Join us for a variety of engaging events! Upcoming Events: Children's Story Time: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 AM in the Children's Room. Teen Book Club: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Teen Zone. Adult Book Discussion: Second Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Community Room. Author Visit: Jane Doe Saturday, October 26th at 2:00 PM. Ms. Doe will discuss her new novel. Q&A and signing to follow. Craft Workshop: Holiday Decorations Saturday, November 16th at 1:00 PM. Materials provided. Registration required. Check our full calendar for more details and to register for events.
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