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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Happy Valentine’s Day!I hope you came away from your Super Bowl parties unscathed. In my opinion, the amount of bickering and drama taking place on social media surrounding the halftime show was a bit ridiculous.
Letter from the Editor

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
There is so much on my mind this week… I am trying my best to contain my inner Bob Simmons.We have a ton of school coverage between sports and events taking place at the school, which I always love! Giving Hearts Day is next Thursday, Feb. 12.
Road trip, Part 4

Road trip, Part 4

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Road trip, Part 4 | There’s gold in them thar hills by Bob Simmons

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
I left you last week as I continued on my way to Sparks, Nev., to retrieve a customized trailer for remote broadcasting. The second night of my trip, I stopped for the evening in wonderful Elko, Nev., home to my radio buddy Paul, who owns radio stations there.
Along the way

Along the way

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Along the way | Nourishment of nostalgia

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
“It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today. So learning to enjoy today has two benefits: It gives me happiness right now, and it becomes a good memory later.” - George ForemanMemories are often the sustenance of our days.
Those having dinner at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizens Center on Monday included Merv and Pyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton.

Those having dinner at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizens Center on Monday included Merv and Pyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton.

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Bowesmont lives

Saralee Hoselton
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Saralee remained afterward for a time of cards and socializing.On Friday, Saralee Hoselton took the PCMT van to the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton, where she visited Ann Osborne and Clarice Mosolf.The next day, Rachel Wittrock and Ava Wittrock visited Gayle McConnell and celebrated Ava’s birthday.
Bob gives an enthusiastic endorsement of his favorite coffee machine at Love’s Travel Stop, mug in hand and pointing to the Swiss-made Schaerer brewer behind him.

Bob gives an enthusiastic endorsement of his favorite coffee machine at Love’s Travel Stop, mug in hand and pointing to the Swiss-made Schaerer brewer behind him.

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Road trip, Part 3 by Bob Simmons

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
After dinner in Dickinson, N.D., I pointed my new black Chevy ZR2 pickup due west. Next stop - Billings, Mont. For this trip I had rooms pre-booked along the way at Marriott hotels. Growing up with Depression Era parents who understood the value of money, we never stayed in decent hotels.
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News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Recognizing 211 Helpline Day in North DakotaOn Feb. 11, 2026, North Dakota will officially recognize 211 Helpline Day, a meaningful acknowledgment of a service that quietly supports thousands of individuals and families across our state each year.
We have some really talented figure skaters in our region! I had the opportunity to announce for the

We have some really talented figure skaters in our region! I had the opportunity to announce for the

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Grafton Figure Skating Learn to Skate competition on Sunday at the Centennial Center in Grafton, and watching those skaters was a true pleasure. You could see their hard work and determination out on the ice. One skater fell really hard but got right back up and kept going.
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