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Prairie Fare: How can you take a bite out of food costs?

Prairie Fare: How can you take a bite out of food costs?

Prairie Fare: How can you take a bite out of food costs?

I picked up some food items from the grocery store for some work-related videos and paid for them with a credit card. I needed my receipt in order to be reimbursed, so I carefully tucked it into my purse — or so I thought.The next day, the receipt was nowhere to be found.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Winter safety and driving preparedness

Notes from Pembina County Public Health, December 2025As winter settles in across North Dakota, Pembina County Public Health is reminding residents to take proactive steps to stay safe both at home and on the road.
Prism of prose

Prism of prose

Prism of prose

Does our Christmas give glory to Jesus and God? Many of the songs we sing project glory toward God, while others do not. Some of our Christmas displays are a direct representation of giving glory, such as the popular manger scene of the Christ child, or some aspect of the scene.
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From the pastor’s desk

“Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”In 2 Timothy 4:8, Paul speaks of “a crown of righteousness” the Lord will give to “all them also that love his appearing.
The Scharmer/Stangeland family takes a moment to gather around the tree and read names on memorial ribbons. Photo by Jamie Rarick

The Scharmer/Stangeland family takes a moment to gather around the tree and read names on memorial ribbons. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Circular connections - 38th annual Old Fashioned Christmas

For more than three decades, Old Fashioned Christmas has been an annual tradition held and organized in Drayton. It has been a constant, bringing the community together with several activities to highlight local businesses and entrepreneurs alike.Activities began Thursday, Dec.
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American Crystal Sugar announces board reorganization

Brent Baldwin, Greg Cotton, and Jared Sands were elected to the American Crystal Sugar Company’s Board of Directors following the cooperative’s annual shareholders’ meeting. Baldwin represents the Drayton factory district following the retirement of Jeff Whelan.
Steele selected to the 4-H Ambassador program

Steele selected to the 4-H Ambassador program

Steele selected to the 4-H Ambassador program

Eight young leaders from North Dakota have been welcomed into the 4-H Ambassador program, including Pembina County 4-H’er Maddy Steele of Cavalier. The 4-H Ambassador leadership program is a prestigious initiative designed for youth aged 16 to 22.The selection event took place on Nov.
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North Dakota drops extra hurdle for REIT Investors

In a move aimed at simplifying investment access and aligning with national norms, the North Dakota Insurance Commissioner has rescinded a 2018 order that imposed stricter financial requirements on residents investing in certain real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other direct participation...