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MOMS Act introduced to support and empower mothers

Pro-life members of Congress have long recognized the importance of providing strong support for pregnant mothers.Senator Kevin Cramer joined U.S.Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) in introducing the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act.
Prairie doc: Have you pre-habilitated

Prairie doc: Have you pre-habilitated

Prairie doc: Have you pre-habilitated today?

On a recent morning, the first story I heard on the radio was about Pre-habilitation prior to surgery.We have all heard of rehabilitation, but have you considered prehabilitation, or increasing your exercise before surgery?
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

AARP seeks 2025 Andrus Award for community service nominees

Annual award recognizes those who make a powerful difference in their communityAARP is now accepting nominations for its 2025 North Dakota Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ North Dakotans who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community...
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Top Entry of a 1960’s Full Size Car

Derall Aipperspach of Hallock holding the winners plaque at the Car & Bike Show at the Alerus Center in May. This 1962 Chevrolet Impala belongs to a friend, Jeff Miller and Darall worked on it all winter to get it show ready.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

It has often been stated that when people leave church, they go home and complain about the church and/or the pastor, how or what he preaches or how he leads the services. In all my years at home I don’t believe I ever heard my parents say a negative word about a pastor.
Reiko, from a wheel chair, greets Ginger at a friend’s horse ranch in Northern California. Photo submitted by Clint Van Camp

Reiko, from a wheel chair, greets Ginger at a friend’s horse ranch in Northern California. Photo submitted by Clint Van Camp

Prism of prose

The Bible is a book about relationships. Adam was created by God for the purpose of having a relationship with Him in the Garden of Eden. Then he created Eve with Adam for a relationship one with the other.
Senior Spotlight

Senior Spotlight

Senior Spotlight

Daughter of John and Denise Cole, Aleah plans to attend the University of North Dakota to study criminal justice and psychology, then do something with forensic psychology.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

John G. Walters Scholarship recipients

Named after Polar’s first general manager, the John G. Walters Scholarship of $2,000 each is being awarded to fifteen graduating high school seniors who plan on continuing their education at an accredited two-year or four-year college/university or vocationaltechnical school.