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Valley News & Views

Prism of prose

I learned numbers in the first grade at District 13 Country School north of Drayton. I am still learning to number my days. Numbering my days requires acknowledging mans brevity and knowing the greatness of God.
Early Canada Goose dates announced

Early Canada Goose dates announced

Early Canada Goose dates announced

North Dakota’s early Canada goose season dates are set, with bag limits and licensing requirements the same as last year.Opening day is Aug. 15 in all three zones. Closing dates are Sept. 7 in the Missouri River zone; Sept.15 in the western zone; and Sept. 22 in the eastern zone.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Small game, waterfowl, furbearer regulations set

North Dakota’s 2025 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations are set, with some noteworthy changes from last year.Changes include:• Opening day for ducks, geese, coots and mergansers for North Dakota residents is Sept. 27. Nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl in North Dakota Oct. 4.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Swan hunt applications

Hunters applying for a 2025 swan license can submit an online application through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply. The resident swan license is $10, while the nonresident fee is $50.
Corn Harvest: A farmer harvests corn near Mapleton, ND at the end of the 2024 growing season. Photo Sabrina Halvorson.

Corn Harvest: A farmer harvests corn near Mapleton, ND at the end of the 2024 growing season. Photo Sabrina Halvorson.

North Dakota farmers, ag businesses brace for tariff blowback

Impacts expected from new tariffs on Canada, potential increase on ChinaFor farmers across North Dakota, alarm bells are ringing and could get louder following tariffs imposed on Canada and the potential for increased tariffs on China in the coming weeks.
Bison Strides partners veterans and individuals with disabilities and horses to build strength, resiliency and independence. Photo courtesy NDSU

Bison Strides partners veterans and individuals with disabilities and horses to build strength, resiliency and independence. Photo courtesy NDSU

Bison Strides earns professional reaccreditation

Bison Strides, North Dakota State University’s equine-assisted services program, was reaccredited as a Premier Accredited Center by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) on June 16.
If you’ve attended Oktoberfest in the past, you can look forward to even more great food, entertainment and activities this year on Aug. 8.

If you’ve attended Oktoberfest in the past, you can look forward to even more great food, entertainment and activities this year on Aug. 8.

MUNICH to celebrate OKTOBERFEST

If you’ve always wanted to go to Oktoberfest, the perfect opportunity is coming up! Head to the Munich Plaza on Friday, Aug. 8, and check attending “Oktoberfest in Munich” off your bucket list.
New York Kammermusiker to make rounds

New York Kammermusiker to make rounds

New York Kammermusiker to make rounds in region

18th Annual North Dakota Winds of Change concert to perform in Pembina, WalhallaA globe-trotting, decades-old orchestra will be making two appearances in the region on Aug. 8 to perform their Winds of Change concert.