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Gov. Kelly Armstrong testifies in support of Senate Bill 2308 on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck. Photo courtesy of the ND Governor’s office

Gov. Kelly Armstrong testifies in support of Senate Bill 2308 on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck. Photo courtesy of the ND Governor’s office

Armstrong testifies in support of bill to review boards and commissions, shrink government

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Gov. Kelly Armstrong delivered testimony last week in support of legislation that would create a task force to review all state boards and commissions to determine which ones can be combined or dissolved, in keeping with his goal of shrinking government and making it more efficient.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Artists wanted to submit designs for Fordville Mural

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Rendezvous Region Tourism Council in conjunction with Destination Fordville is seeking artists to help design a unique piece of public art that represents the culture and vitality of the City of Fordville and the surrounding Rendezvous Region.
Along the way

Along the way

Along the way

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
|Finding peace amid the chaos of life’s ever changing tapestry can feel like searching for a rare pearl in a raging sea of confusion. To find it, we must often look inside ourselves for the purity and possibility of our heart’s antiquity.
Lesa Van Camp

Lesa Van Camp

Life in the slow lane?

Lesa Van Camp
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
|People wait for the big end of season football game known as the Superbowl game. I am not particularly one of those people. I have watched the game over the years. Sometimes I am more invested in the game than other years.I used to watch the game for the commercials and the half time show.
Prairie fare: Current egg prices scramble omelet costs

Prairie fare: Current egg prices scramble omelet costs

Prairie fare: Current egg prices scramble omelet costs

Julie Garden-robinson, Ph.d., R.d.,
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
“What is the surcharge on eggs?” I asked our server as she poured us cups of coffee.I was perusing the somewhat apologetic sign on the restaurant table. The increase in egg prices had caused them to charge customers a little extra for eggs.“It’s $30 per egg,” she said. “$30?
Northern Pike winterkill at Goose Lake in 2023. Photo by Ashley Peterson, NDGF

Northern Pike winterkill at Goose Lake in 2023. Photo by Ashley Peterson, NDGF

North Dakota outdoors

Doug Leier
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Working our way through winter and fishingRemember last fall? For most of us it was filled with sunshine, warmth and appreciation. When November deer season opened, the extended autumn continued with many areas of the state enjoying temperatures around 45 degrees, and 50 was common.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Drayton school seeks new superintendent

Andrea Johnston
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Once again, the superintendent position that serves Drayton’s public school is in need of filling.This position is currently held by Michael Babinski, who is entering retirement June 30.
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