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Legislative update

Legislative update

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Legislative update

Janna Myrdal
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
It is a cold February, and this coming week looks even worse with a negative 30 in the forecast. I was unable to do a report last week as flu bugs were traveling around and the cold sure does not help in that regard. I missed two days of the session which I absolutely hate to do, but it happens.
Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread participated in a roundtable discussion to address the state of property insurance in the US. Submitted photo

Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread participated in a roundtable discussion to address the state of property insurance in the US. Submitted photo

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Godfread participates in congressional roundtable on wildfires, insurance

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread participated in a roundtable discussion last week on wildfires and their impacts on the U.S. insurance market hosted by the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services.
Int’l Peace Garden offers free

Int’l Peace Garden offers free

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Int’l Peace Garden offers free entry for seniors

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Every Wednesday until April 9th, the International Peace Garden is offering free entry to seniors age 55 and up, along with an afternoon itinerary including an educational presentation, a stroll through the Conservatory, a craft activity, and tea.
Along the way

Along the way

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Along the way

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
|“We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.”-JimmyCarterThe capacity to stand up for what is right and just salutes the integrity of its perception.
Life in the slow lane

Life in the slow lane

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Life in the slow lane?

Lesa Van Camp
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
|Each year towards the end of the winter league play, the Bocce Ball club has a Guys n Gals tournament. The club members sign up for this afternoon of fun. When you show up teams have been assigned, and you never know who you will be playing with or against.
Valley News & Views

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SENIOR MEALS MENU

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Feb. 21 - Feb. 27, 2025Friday, Feb. 21Applesauce Ribs/ Sweet Potatoes/Broccoli Normandy/PeachesMonday, Feb. 24Sausage/Sauerkraut/Mashed Potatoes/Mixed Vegetables/ Applesauce with CinnamonTuesday, Feb. 25Beef Enchiladas/Seasoned Black Beans/Corn/ Mandarin Oranges/BreadWednesday, Feb.
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City Council Meeting February 10, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
7pm City Office BEING PUBLISHED SUBJECT TO THE GOVERNING BODY’S REVIEW AND REVISION Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 7pm. Council Members present were Larson, Grundstrom, Weimer, T. Van Camp, Nelson and Halcrow. City employees present were Mattice, DeGeldere and Misialek.
The coyote survives winter in North Dakota. Photo by NDGF Ashley Peterson

The coyote survives winter in North Dakota. Photo by NDGF Ashley Peterson

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North Dakota outdoors

Doug Leier
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Winter wildlife survivalAs winter tightens its grip on North Dakota, the landscape transforms into a vast, frozen tundra.Snow blankets the plains, rivers freeze solid, and the air becomes crisp with a bite that chills the bones.
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