Letter from the Publisher

A blast from the past can bring the best feels! Have you ever accidentally run into an old feeling? One you think back on and cherish, but just don’t get the chance to experience anymore? This happened to me the other night.

An Eclectic Editor:

Today, dear readers, I’m writing to you from the passenger seat once again. Only difference is Jackie Dorvak is driving the “Maverick-Mobile” (the name I’ve given the flame adorned Jeep with Maverick 105.1 plastered on it owned by Simmons Multimedia).

Bowesmont Lives

Judy’s news Judy Stellon went to Rochester Dec. 13 to be with her father, Don Baldock, who was in the hospital. She returned to Drayton on Dec. 20. Dan and Jessie Mapel hosted the family Christmas celebration Dec. 23.

Ask Rusty – Will the Family Maximum limit my benefits?

Dear Rusty: I have a question about the Family Maximum SS retirement benefit.

Burgum calls for tax relief, infrastructure investment, economic growth in 2023 State of the State Address

Governor calls for emergency snow removal funding, highlights $50M private sector gift to TR Library, new FAA approval related to UAS network BISMARCK, N.D. (JAN. 3, 2023) – Gov.

Letter to the editor:

North Dakota has already experienced several winter storms this season, which provides a reminder that a greater mix of energy and energy storage options strengthens the reliability and resilience of the state’s energy grid.

An Eclectic Editor:

Last week I wrote to you after watching the sunrise on Christmas day from Phillip’s parent’s house in Livingston, Tennessee. I had spent my first week and Christmas Eve at my family’s house in Kingsport. On Christmas morning we headed over to Livingston to celebrate with Phil’s folks.

Musings...Oh those lazy crazy days of Christmas break.”

As we all know, the first few days of Christmas break were not exactly ideal. The last day of school wound up being another virtual day and counting it as the first day of Christmas break I averaged over four hours a day shoveling and blowing snow for the first three days of break.

My Two Cents Peace, not division

The truth is always a little more complicated than a headline. Having been in the news business for about 40 years now, I’ve often said how easy it is to slant the facts to fit an objective. More concisely, how just a few words contained within a story can make it positive, negative, or neutral.

Bowesmont Lives

The Derk and Jolene Maggert family of Fergus Falls were already visiting Merv and Phyllis Holter when Craig and Ann Holter, Case and Cassie of Willman arrived Dec. 23 to spend the holiday.