Opinion

Amelia glides across the ice during the Basic 5 portion of the Grafton Figure Skating Show, “Go for Gold.” Photo by Rebecca Davis

Amelia glides across the ice during the Basic 5 portion of the Grafton Figure Skating Show, “Go for Gold.” Photo by Rebecca Davis

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Letter from the Editor

Rebecca Davis
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Spring has officially arrived, at least according to the calendar—even if Mother Nature hasn’t quite gotten the memo yet. The changing of the seasons means one sports season ends and another begins.We’ve wrapped up basketball and wrestling, which means we’re now into track season.
My two cents | March tournament madness by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | March tournament madness by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Exclusive Subscriber Content

My two cents | March tournament madness by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
I’m wondering if you, like me, fell into the trance of March Madness this past week.I’ve always enjoyed filling out a men’s tournament bracket, sometimes at work or sometimes with family, but the internet has now allowed folks to take this to the extreme.
My two cents | Slave to the news cycle by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | Slave to the news cycle by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Exclusive Subscriber Content

My two cents | Slave to the news cycle by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
As part of my job, I am surrounded by the news all day, every day, so it’s hard not to notice things.Many times, I think it would be better just to turn off the news; my blood pressure would probably be a lot lower.
TESTING4 5 6 by Bob Simmons

TESTING4 5 6 by Bob Simmons

Exclusive Subscriber Content

TESTING4 5 6 by Bob Simmons

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
I last left you as Diane and I, in our matching outfits, were having our hearing tested at the audiologist’s office in the Altru Clinic. We did it together so the other couldn’t cheat on the test as we both suspect each other is going deaf – among other things.
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Letter from the Editor

Rebecca Davis Editor@valleynewsandviews.com
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Have you noticed the unfortunate trend affecting small communities like ours? American Legion posts are dwindling.Saturday night, a friend and I attended an event at the East Grand Forks Legion Post. It was their final event.
My two cents | Thunderstorm? In March? by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | Thunderstorm? In March? by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Exclusive Subscriber Content

My two cents | Thunderstorm? In March? by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
You can certainly say these are “interesting” times we are living in these days.Last week in my column, I talked about the 1966 blizzard which ravaged the region and just a few days ago, there was a weather phenomenon in our area I don’t ever recall, at least not this early in the year.
TESTING, TESTING 1, 2, 3 by Bob Simmons

TESTING, TESTING 1, 2, 3 by Bob Simmons

Exclusive Subscriber Content

TESTING, TESTING 1, 2, 3 by Bob Simmons

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
It’s true. If you’ve been married for a while, you start taking on each other’s traits. The experts call this ‘convergence.’ Some couples develop the same speech patterns while others mimic emotional expressions.Still others grow more alike in shared habits, beliefs and in some cases – appearance.
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Letter from the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
I would start by saying that I hope everyone moved their clocks forward an hour Saturday night before going to bed, but we live in such a digital age that I literally watched my Apple Watch move from 1:59 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Saturday night.
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: free, confidential support available statewide

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: free, confidential support available statewide

Exclusive Subscriber Content

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: free, confidential support available statewide

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has officially proclaimed March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in North Dakota. March is also recognized nationally as a time dedicated to raising awareness about gambling-related harm and connecting individuals and families with support.
Subscribe to