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Neighbor Helps Neighbor In Flooding North Dakota Town

Stories of people helping each other, often without being asked and demanding nothing in return, were a heartwarming counterpoint to the destruction from unprecedented flooding along the Souris valley in north-central North Dakota. Brought together by word of mouth, church and civic networks, social media and random encounters, those with housing and supplies to spare gave willingly to those without.

Pharmacist Prescribes Anti-monster Spray for Child Who Can't Sleep

After a six-year-old girl in North Dakota mentioned that she was having trouble sleeping at night, a kind pharmacist decided to prescribe the antidote for her fears of monsters lurking in the room. The Examiner reports that pharmacist Jeff Dodds gave the girl a prescription spray bottle that he said would take care of the problem.

Hess Oil Company Donates $1 Million to North Dakota Flood Relief

Hess Corporation announced yesterday that it has donated $1 million to North Dakota flood relief efforts. The donation will go to the Minot Area Community Foundation and the North Dakota Community Foundation to support relief efforts. The groups are providing immediate aid as well as assisting in long term recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Minot area and across the state.

Coffee Shop on the Honor System Works in North Dakota

A "small town" couple in North Dakota refurbished a decaying building in downtown Valley City to make a new self-serve coffee shop. To cut down on costs, The Vault Coffee Shop and Bakery uses the honor system to collect payments, with a credit card swipe machine and a slot into which customers can drop cash or checks. So far, people have paid 15% above normal prices.