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April Jeppson: Shopping local pays off in multiple ways

Our basement leaks a few times a year. If the rain comes down too fast or for too ...

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April Jeppson: Get to know people for who they really are

Last weekend I was working the front desk at the hotel. I know, I know, how many jobs ...

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Guest Column: Be kind — we’re all going through something

On Monday, I dropped the kids off at school as I normally do.

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April Jeppson: Always schedule time to be unscheduled

Chatting with an out of town friend the other night, I mentioned how much I enjoy hanging out ...

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April Jeppson: There’s something about the breeze in Fargo

“Hey, April, the coffee shop has this new pumpkin spice syrup that’s to die for! You can add ...

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April Jeppson: Don’t be afraid to try something new in life

I was never a gymnast. I grew up in a town of 400 people where I thought gymnastics ...

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April Jeppson: Catching up with old friends on a trip home

I went up to my hometown this past weekend. It’s only a few hours north of here, but ...

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April Jeppson: I’m not what you’d call a runner — yet

As I crawled out of bed this morning — yes, crawled, not jumped out or leaped out, but ...

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April Jeppson: The ups and downs of back-to-school season

It’s back to school baby! Which means it’s time for my annual documentation of the ridiculousness, random observations ...

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April Jeppson: Why I choose to live life and let some things go

It has occurred to me that I probably have people out there who don’t like me. Some of ...

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April Jeppson: Wake up, be present and make mindful choices

I recently spent a few days in Texas at a convention. We had four different presenters and they ...

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April Jeppson: A little time away sure has been refreshing

I’m currently sitting in a hotel lobby — the sun shining through the blinds with the sound of ...

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April Jeppson: It’s true — Failing to plan is planning to fail

I finally get up after snoozing my alarm for 30 minutes. I’m so tired. I should have jumped ...

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April Jeppson: Teaching children to stand up against bullying

My son comes up to me holding back tears. I can see he has something he needs to ...

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April Jeppson: I don’t like animals, but I’m not a monster

This week I was out at a friend’s house, and he has a dog. The dog’s name is ...

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