Composting 101: Nature’s way of recycling

In 2009, a typical American household threw away an estimated 474 pounds of food waste - roughly 1.3 pounds per household every day throughout the United States. Food scraps generated in one year by all households in America could be piled on a single football field more than five miles high. In

U.S. Treasury scam targets Grand Forks member

A Grand Forks member reported being contacted multiple times by a suspicious caller claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury Department.The caller claimed to have $10,000 for the member. All the member had to do was provide direct deposit information for a bank account.The member challenged the caller

Air Force leaders issue Veterans Day message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Veterans Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:America is built upon the achievements and the sacrifices of veterans. On Veterans

Let’s all celebrate ‘America Recycles Day!’

Did you know that every Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day? Initiated in 1997, this day is set aside to raise recycling awareness throughout the United States and to identify the benefits of making resources available to future generations. We live in a bountiful and beautiful country, but too often we

Grand Forks celebrates diversity with Multicultural World Showcase

Members of the Grand Forks military community gathered Nov. 9 to celebrate their diversity with educational booths, dance and music demonstrations and food from around the world.Residents packed Liberty Square from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the Multicultural World Showcase, sponsored by the 319th Air

Surviving the unpredictable fall weather

Enjoying the outdoors is one of my favorite things, especially in the fall and winter. It is a time for great beauty and quiet, tranquil meditation amidst beautiful prairie landscapes. However, it can also be a traumatic experience if you do not plan properly. Local area weather can be very

Keep your pets safe during the holidays

The holiday season is upon us, and even though it's a busy time, we need to make sure that we are not ignoring our family pets in the midst of the activities.While some holiday dangers are well known, others may not be so obvious. We all know that the holidays can be very stressful on everyone. Just

Grand Forks supports the CFC

Air Force announces housing privatization selection

The Air Force has identified Balfour Beatty Communities to privatize housing across four states for six U.S. Air Force base communities, including Grand Forks AFB.The six bases - Grand Forks AFB, Minot AFB and Cavalier AFS, N.D.; Ellsworth AFB, S.D.; Cannon AFB, N.M.; and Mountain Home AFB, Idaho -

Does your state recognize your emergency data? Seventeen don't

Seventeen U.S. states and the District of Columbia do not accept the Air Force form that assists an Airman's family in the case of death, according to legal officials.Airmen from those areas should visit the Staff Judge Advocate's office to fill out a specialized form, especially given the often