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Valley News & Views

MAHA’s ‘attack’ on North Dakota ag

A growing issue for North Dakota’s agriculture industry, Goehring said, is the Make America Healthy Again movement championed by national figures like Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.“They’ve now turned their attention to attack seed oils,” Goehring said.
The burden is on a hunter to know the identity before squeezing the trigger. Photo courtesy of ND Game and Fish

The burden is on a hunter to know the identity before squeezing the trigger. Photo courtesy of ND Game and Fish

North Dakota Outdoors: Warden stories

If you’ve ever shot a hen mallard you thought was a gadwall on the wing or walked up to a downed pheasant only to discover it was a hen, you’re not alone. I’m not advocating these mishaps. It's just the reality of what happens in the field.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

1 John Chapter 3 begins speaking of the Father’s love for His people.It reads, “See how very much our heavenly Father loves us.” The proof he points to is the relationship we can have with Him-- “for he allows us to be called his children...!” (NLT).
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Prism of prose

What do people say about you?What they say is likely a good indicator of what your identity is.The Apostle Paul heard about the Colossians whom he had never seen, “…Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints” (Colossians 1:4-5, NLT).
Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

What is the difference between being baptized in water and being baptized in the Holy Spirit?“The water does not do anything except get you wet,” says Matt, 8. “When you get baptized in the Holy Spirit, you get cleansed by God, and he will come into our hearts.
St. Thomas man facing felonies after roadside incident

St. Thomas man facing felonies after roadside incident

St. Thomas man facing felonies after roadside incident

A St. Thomas man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a family member, then causing a disturbance on Highway 81 North of Minto, on the afternoon of Sept. 30.The Walsh County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched at 2:52 p.m.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Thanksgiving food basket distribution

The Pembina County Emergency Food Pantry once again will be preparing Thanksgiving Baskets full of everything needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for those needing extra help with food supplies this holiday season.Thanksgiving Baskets will be handed out on Thursday, Nov.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Hop to Hoople for Tater Town Days

This Saturday, Oct. 11, Hoople will host its fourth annual Tater Town Days, a community celebration promising something for everyone.Organizers say this year’s event will feature a wider variety of vendors than ever before.Tater Town Days kicks off at 1 p.m.
Some area farmers opted to plant pasture grass and cover crops in June, 2023. Photo provided by Josh Anderson.

Some area farmers opted to plant pasture grass and cover crops in June, 2023. Photo provided by Josh Anderson.

Expiration of tax credits could mean larger health insurance bills for ND farmers

Frustrations grow about fate of soybean crop, storage and long-term impactsFarmers heavily reliant on coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are likely to see out-of-pocket health insurance premium payments rise more than 75% on average in 2026.