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Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

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Letter from the Editor

Rebecca Davis
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Wow. It’s one of those weeks where I feel like I have a lot to say and share, but not a whole lot of space to share it.First off, I’d like to wish all the mothers — biological, step, adoptive, fur moms and more — a Happy Mother’s Day.
My two cents | Victory in WWII by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | Victory in WWII by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | Victory in WWII by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, amid the current conflict around Iran and the Persian Gulf, its interesting to note that there haven’t been too many periods of time in human history when some group or another has not been involved in a military or violent conflict with another group.
Hurry up and wait! by Bob Simmons

Hurry up and wait! by Bob Simmons

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Hurry up and wait! by Bob Simmons

Bob Simmons
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
In case you missed last week’s exciting missive, here’s a quick recap– two days after returning from vacation in Florida, Bourbon Bob slipped and fell on black ice at the gas station, resulting in a burst fracture of his T12 vertebrae.He is now known as Broke Back Bob. Our story continues Dr.
My two cents | Some things never change by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | Some things never change by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | Some things never change by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
There’s an old saying that goes something like “the more things change, the more things stay the same.”Our world gets crazier and crazier. Just a few days ago, our current president endured an unprecedented third assassination attempt in two years.
Owie! OWIE! That’s one crushed vertebra.

Owie! OWIE! That’s one crushed vertebra.

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Down goes Simmons, down goes Simmons, down goes Simmons by Bob Simmons

Bob Simmons
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Following our Florida vacation, I was back in the office at Bob Simmons World Headquarters, where I spent the day getting caught up on paperwork. The next day – Thursday, March 19 – I was to head over to our Grafton radio stations to do some work at the transmitter site.
Rebecca Davis

Rebecca Davis

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Letter from the Editor

Rebecca Davis
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Some weeks, my Letter from the Editor writes itself. Other weeks, I stare at a blank screen a little longer than I’d like to admit, trying to figure out where to start.
Letter from the Editor | Happy Spring… maybe?

Letter from the Editor | Happy Spring… maybe?

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Letter from the Editor | Happy Spring… maybe?

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Even if it turns out to be another false spring, we did get a few beautiful days. Of course, Mother Nature wasn’t entirely on my side as we made our trek home Saturday night from the Sawyer Brown concert at Spirit Lake Casino.
My two cents | Can you say quagmire? by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | Can you say quagmire? by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | Can you say quagmire? by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Well, as I write this column, the Iran – United States conflict continues.In a normal political climate, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle would have by now coalesced behind our military action and have shown solidarity while our troops are in harm’s way overseas.
I’ve got a tip for you by Bob Simmons

I’ve got a tip for you by Bob Simmons

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I’ve got a tip for you by Bob Simmons

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
I left you last week as the Simmons family was enjoying an afternoon outing on a private tour boat charter in the local waters near Anna Maria Island on the Gulf side of the Florida coast. Our boat captain and tour guide, all rolled into one, was the affable Captain Kenny.
Letter from the Publisher

Letter from the Publisher

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Letter from the Publisher

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
I’ve decided to chime in this week because I want to express how completely impressed I am by the young people growing up in Drayton. It’s not often that I have a front page that is overrun with impressive locals, but this week I actually struggled to fit in all the good news.
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