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Wilderness Photo by Clint Van Camp

Wilderness Photo by Clint Van Camp

Prism of prose: One thing

I dropped a bomb at the end of last week’s column without an explanation. I wrote, “You are never too far gone to experience God’s love.” How can we experience God’s love? We might find an answer in Psalm 27. This Psalm was likely written in what could have been some of David’s darkest days.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

In recent days, President Trump has made an ill-informed and arrogant statement in regards to Israel. He said, “Without the United States, there would be no Israel.Without me, there would be no Israel, because no other president was willing to do what I did.
Johnny and Greg Osowski bond over a 28-inch Behemoth pizza at the Greater Grand Forks Fair. Photo by Katie Dahl

Johnny and Greg Osowski bond over a 28-inch Behemoth pizza at the Greater Grand Forks Fair. Photo by Katie Dahl

Drayton father-son duo take on pizza challenge at Grand Forks Fair

It was a beautiful evening on Saturday, June 20, as people gathered at the Greater Grand Forks Fair for a fun-filled evening of rides, fair food, and various events. One of the events was the Boss Hog Pizza Challenge, which proved to be a spirited competition for one area father and son duo.
Attendees watch the 360 Rain autonomous irrigation applicator in action in SE North Dakota as part of the North Dakota Water Education Foundation 2025 Water Tour series. Photo provided by ND AgTech Engine.

Attendees watch the 360 Rain autonomous irrigation applicator in action in SE North Dakota as part of the North Dakota Water Education Foundation 2025 Water Tour series. Photo provided by ND AgTech Engine.

NSF-backed AgTech Engine aims to make ND agricultural innovation hub

Goals of local development for a global competitive edgeFlorida got semiconductors, New York energy storage, North Carolina advanced textiles, Louisiana alternative fuels, Texas got defense and aerospace, among a few.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Park River woman charged with assaulting law enforcement

A Park River woman is facing multiple felony charges after threatening a person and assaulting deputies early Sunday morning, June 21.According to the criminal complaint in the case, Walsh County Deputies were called to the 300 block of Briggs Avenue South early Sunday morning, just before 1:30 a.m.
Members of the Charbonneau family pose outside of Walter Reade Theater with young family friend and first-time actress Juanita Selwyn of Yankton Sioux Tribe. Submitted photo

Members of the Charbonneau family pose outside of Walter Reade Theater with young family friend and first-time actress Juanita Selwyn of Yankton Sioux Tribe. Submitted photo

Documentary featuring the story of nine Olga, N.D., sisters premieres to sold-out audience in New York City

Film on boarding school survivors debuts at Lincoln Center, focusing on the sisters’ experiencesThe documentary “Nine Little Indians” made its world premiere to a sold-out audience on Wednesday, May 27 at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, bringing...
Ty Thorlakson and Connor Breitenfeldt get into an endtoend battle. Photo by Larry Stokke

Ty Thorlakson and Connor Breitenfeldt get into an endtoend battle. Photo by Larry Stokke

Walhalla Demolition Derby

The Walhalla Demolition Derby returned to the Walhalla Industrial Park on Saturday, June 13, bringing a record number of competitors and plenty of excitement for spectators despite less-thanideal weather conditions.
Shannon Faller, high school principal for Alexander Public Schools in northwest North Dakota, testifies at a hearing on new proposed rules for four-day school weeks on June 4, 2026 at the North Dakota Capitol. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

Shannon Faller, high school principal for Alexander Public Schools in northwest North Dakota, testifies at a hearing on new proposed rules for four-day school weeks on June 4, 2026 at the North Dakota Capitol. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

New rules for 4-day school weeks draw pushback from some rural North Dakota schools

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is weighing new rules for four-day-a-week K-12 schools, but some educators say the proposed changes would unfairly burden rural schools.