Kayla Schmidt is currently serving as the executive director of the North Dakota Women's Network. She's worn many hats, including working at a balloon shop, but a mental health diagnosis has been especially helpful in her work.…
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Lotus Midwest visited with Andrea Birst, owner of Glance Spa and Salon.…
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Janelle Stoneking, Training and Development Specialist for ABLE Inc., has a natural gift for recognizing and celebrating people and their unique narratives.…
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Success isn’t always the result of some grand plan. Often, it is the result of hard work, perseverance, and playing to your strengths.…
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Amanda Godfread, the Regional Director of Make-A-Wish North Dakota, spends her days helping grant wishes for critically ill North Dakota children.…
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“I have dyslexia, which made reading a challenge growing up. In a traditional education system, I had to adapt and learn in my own way. I needed something other than words to express myself. Dyslexia gave me a unique perspective to understand concepts and life in general. It opened up…
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Living and working in a different country provides a wealth of unique experiences. But sometimes we just need a taste of home.…
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For Emily Klym, summer growing up meant a road trip to Medora. Every year, the family would make the drive from Edgeley to the historic western town to take in the sights and sounds of the Badlands. Over time, Klym began to mark the milestones of her life with trips…
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Almost every milestone in our lives is marked with flowers. Births, loves, challenges, milestones, and even deaths are accompanied by blooms. Studies have shown a fresh bouquet or stroll through the garden can improve mood and speed up the healing process. Flowers have played an important role in Shari Glasser’s…
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Emmery Mehlhoff’s agricultural roots run deep. A fifth-generation grain farmer, Mehlhoff has seen firsthand how laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels impact local agricultural operations—for better or worse.…
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When chef Stephanie Miller took the stage in the 2022 season of Top Chef, she was prepared for a tough competition. It had already taken years to get through the audition process. When she got to the show, she found herself going headto-head with renowned chefs from across the globe.…
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Abi Rohrer has emerged as a passionate advocate for mental health, recovery, housing, and community resources.…
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2024 Curling for the Cure competitors posing in pink to match this year’s "Barbie" theme.…
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In the art world where leadership roles, like executive director, are often dominated by men, one woman is breaking barriers and paving the way for others.…
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