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Milk supplies high-quality protein, calcium, vitamin B12, riboflavin, phosphorus and several other nutrients for children and adults. (Pixabay photo)

Milk supplies high-quality protein, calcium, vitamin B12, riboflavin, phosphorus and several other nutrients for children and adults. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: Let’s toast Dairy Month

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
“Mom bought the good milk!” my daughter exclaimed years ago.Curious, I opened the refrigerator to see what I had purchased. I usually bought 2% or fat-free milk, but this time I had grabbed whole milk with the red label.“It’s so creamy and delicious!” she declared as she took another drink.
Blue raspberry is a popular flavor of popsicles and other treats. (Pixabay photo)

Blue raspberry is a popular flavor of popsicles and other treats. (Pixabay photo)

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Dakota Gardener: What is a blue raspberry?

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
This fun fruit flavor and its brilliant color cannot be grown in your backyard.By Tom Kalb, NDSU Extension Horticulturist Blue raspberry is one of the most popular flavors in America. You can find blue raspberry slushies, drinks and candy everywhere.
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Valley News & Views

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Prairie Doc: Dementia and home safety

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Tips for caregiversBy Ranelle Nissen, Ph.D., OTR/L and Allison Naber, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L Caregivers of people with dementia are often tasked with keeping their loved ones safe at home.
Pollinator Week is June 22

Pollinator Week is June 22

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Pollinator Week is June 22-28

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed June 22-28, 2026, as Pollinator Week in North Dakota.North Dakota is home to many pollinators, including more than 800,000 honey bee colonies.
Front row, from left: Superintendent of Public Instruction Elijah Drummond, Valley City; Gov. Cayle Corey, Grand Forks; Lt. Gov. Brody Kramer, Bismarck; and Attorney General Eli Ash, Dickinson. Back row, from left: Secretary of State Kaj Naujokas, Fargo; State Treasurer Brody Boe, Forest River; State Auditor Jacob Lukaszewski, Bismarck; and Agriculture Commissioner Jeran Hughes, Lisbon.

Front row, from left: Superintendent of Public Instruction Elijah Drummond, Valley City; Gov. Cayle Corey, Grand Forks; Lt. Gov. Brody Kramer, Bismarck; and Attorney General Eli Ash, Dickinson. Back row, from left: Secretary of State Kaj Naujokas, Fargo; State Treasurer Brody Boe, Forest River; State Auditor Jacob Lukaszewski, Bismarck; and Agriculture Commissioner Jeran Hughes, Lisbon.

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82 participate in American Legion Boys State on NDSCS Campus

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Cayle Corey of Grand Forks has been elected Governor of North Dakota Boys State, a gathering of 82 participants this week on the North Dakota State College of Science campus in Wahpeton.
Blake Anderson (left) with Taylor Johnson (right). Submitted by Tana Johnson

Blake Anderson (left) with Taylor Johnson (right). Submitted by Tana Johnson

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Dad

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Wilderness Photo by Clint Van Camp

Wilderness Photo by Clint Van Camp

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Prism of prose: One thing

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
I dropped a bomb at the end of last week’s column without an explanation. I wrote, “You are never too far gone to experience God’s love.” How can we experience God’s love? We might find an answer in Psalm 27. This Psalm was likely written in what could have been some of David’s darkest days.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
In recent days, President Trump has made an ill-informed and arrogant statement in regards to Israel. He said, “Without the United States, there would be no Israel.Without me, there would be no Israel, because no other president was willing to do what I did.
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