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Homestead Band performing at Icelandic State Park last weekend. Photos by Krystal Wilson of Drayton

Homestead Band performing at Icelandic State Park last weekend. Photos by Krystal Wilson of Drayton

Enjoying North Dakota

Homestead Band performs at Icelandic State ParkBy Christine Jensen North Dakota has incredible locations to enjoy outdoor activities while taking in the majesty of nature with all its changing tapestry.
Classical desserts

Classical desserts

Classical desserts

Photo & caption by Jamie Rarick St. Edward’s Catholic Church hosted their 5th Annual Classical Desserts on Saturday, September 22. Dr. Jay Hersberger, a piano professor at Concordia, performed Haydn’s “Sonata in G Major,” Mozart’s “Sonata No.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Kids fall celebration at the International Peace Garden

The International Peace Garden will be having a special Kids Fall Celebration on Saturday, September 21 from 11 am to 3 pm. Activities include bounce castles, hands-on craft projects, kite flying, a nature’s scavenger hunt, and picking sea buckthorn berries.
District Commander Duane Kram of Park River Post 147

District Commander Duane Kram of Park River Post 147

Fall District meeting of American Legion District 2 Posts

Members of North Dakota’s American Legion Posts of the 2nd District and their Auxiliary will gather in Park River at the Legion Building (505 Railroad Ave W) for their 2024 Fall District Meeting on Saturday, October 19 th starting at 2:00 pm. The social will start at 1:00 pm.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Park River residents approve sales tax increase

Voters went to the polls in Park River for a special election on Monday, Sept. 16.Residents were voting on whether or not to increase the city sales tax by one-half percent with the funds dedicated for the Park River Park District budget, going into the general fund.
Fall is a good time to apply herbicide to kill perennial lawn weeds such as dandelions. (Photo courtesy of Michael Gabler, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Fall is a good time to apply herbicide to kill perennial lawn weeds such as dandelions. (Photo courtesy of Michael Gabler, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Dakota gardener: Herbicide errors

As a horticulturist, I have seen more than my fair share of strained marriages. My favorite story was told to great effect during a funeral luncheon.