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Along the way

Along the way

Along the way

|“Walk with honor, character, and integrity in all that you do. Do these things and you will find that you can appreciate the adventure of life and live with greater ease.” - Shawn L.
Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

|When I was younger there were predictions made about what we would see in the future. I never dreamed that any of these things would become a reality. Yet here we are in the year 2025 and many of these predictions are part of our everyday lives.
Buffets are popular because you see all the possibilities on the line, so take a trip around the buffet to check out all options before selecting your food. Pixabay photo

Buffets are popular because you see all the possibilities on the line, so take a trip around the buffet to check out all options before selecting your food. Pixabay photo

Prairie Fare: Choose mindfully when eating at buffets

Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D.“Are you a runner?” I asked my dinner companion as she galloped ahead of me.“No, but I am kind of a slow jogger — a ‘slogger,’” she replied.I trotted slowly on the cobblestone sidewalk, trying not to break my “hoof” on the uneven surface.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Outrageous barbecued nachos

Chips and dip always work when entertaining, and the potential flavor combinations of this classic party offering are endless. When it comes to nachos, the dip and the chip are melded into a single dish for a convenient and tasty offering that works as a snack, appetizer or even a main course.
North Dakota outdoors

North Dakota outdoors

North Dakota outdoors: Getting set for spring

Spring turkey season opens April 12I don’t need my kids, wife or you to tell me I’m old. I know it. I embrace it. I’ll argue there are a few things done the old-fashioned way which still works just fine for me. I have portable jump starters in all our vehicles. But I also have jumper cables too.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Usefull thinking: Praise for two-year colleges

By Bill Patrie Some rural people know that a number of two-year colleges were started by public school districts.I served on the Devils Lake School board and was president of the board of trustees at Lake Region Junior College.
Person of the year Judge William J. Kneeshaw. Photo courtesy of N.D. Courts.

Person of the year Judge William J. Kneeshaw. Photo courtesy of N.D. Courts.

Pembina County Historical Society names 2025 Person of the Year

By Rebecca Davis For the past 14 years, the Pembina County Historical Society (PCHS) has chosen a Person of the Year— someone from Pembina County who has made a difference through their words, actions, or contributions.The 2025 Person of the Year is Judge William James Kneeshaw.
Overview of education bills

Overview of education bills

Overview of education bills

51 bills dealing with education were introduced this legislative session. 17 bills failed to pass, and one bill was withdrawn. 33 bills move into the other chamber for further consideration.New schools and accreditationSB 2362 gives schools more options to become accredited.