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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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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.
Johnny and Greg Osowski bond over a 28-inch Behemoth pizza at the Greater Grand Forks Fair. Photo by Katie Dahl

Johnny and Greg Osowski bond over a 28-inch Behemoth pizza at the Greater Grand Forks Fair. Photo by Katie Dahl

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Drayton father-son duo take on pizza challenge at Grand Forks Fair

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
It was a beautiful evening on Saturday, June 20, as people gathered at the Greater Grand Forks Fair for a fun-filled evening of rides, fair food, and various events. One of the events was the Boss Hog Pizza Challenge, which proved to be a spirited competition for one area father and son duo.
Attendees watch the 360 Rain autonomous irrigation applicator in action in SE North Dakota as part of the North Dakota Water Education Foundation 2025 Water Tour series. Photo provided by ND AgTech Engine.

Attendees watch the 360 Rain autonomous irrigation applicator in action in SE North Dakota as part of the North Dakota Water Education Foundation 2025 Water Tour series. Photo provided by ND AgTech Engine.

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NSF-backed AgTech Engine aims to make ND agricultural innovation hub

Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Goals of local development for a global competitive edgeFlorida got semiconductors, New York energy storage, North Carolina advanced textiles, Louisiana alternative fuels, Texas got defense and aerospace, among a few.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

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Park River woman charged with assaulting law enforcement

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A Park River woman is facing multiple felony charges after threatening a person and assaulting deputies early Sunday morning, June 21.According to the criminal complaint in the case, Walsh County Deputies were called to the 300 block of Briggs Avenue South early Sunday morning, just before 1:30 a.m.
Members of the Charbonneau family pose outside of Walter Reade Theater with young family friend and first-time actress Juanita Selwyn of Yankton Sioux Tribe. Submitted photo

Members of the Charbonneau family pose outside of Walter Reade Theater with young family friend and first-time actress Juanita Selwyn of Yankton Sioux Tribe. Submitted photo

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Documentary featuring the story of nine Olga, N.D., sisters premieres to sold-out audience in New York City

Valley News And Views Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Film on boarding school survivors debuts at Lincoln Center, focusing on the sisters’ experiencesThe documentary “Nine Little Indians” made its world premiere to a sold-out audience on Wednesday, May 27 at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, bringing...
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