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Valley News & Views

Taxes or fees?

The debate over North Dakota's property tax measureAs North Dakota residents prepare to vote on a measure that would eliminate property taxes, local officials are raising concerns about the long-term implications and the need to find alternative sources of funding.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Main Street job growth stalls in August

Small business job openings at exceptionally high levels, job creation plans decreaseNational Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB’s) August jobs report found that 40% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in August, up two points from July.
Along the way |Benevolence of becoming

Along the way |Benevolence of becoming

Along the way

|“An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.” - Lydia M. ChildBy Christine Jensen In the stream of life’s evolution, there are stories that inspire and resurrect dreams, holding the absolution of alchemy within the context of perception.
Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Things change, but stay the sameYears ago, I outlined several times my issues with the Postal Service when I owned the newspaper. I was not alone in my struggles at that time. Since then, many newspapers around our state have changed hands.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Funding provided for training

Funding is available for organizations and professionals to be trained in and implement evidence-based services to help children stay with their families safely- North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced $350,000 of Title IV-E Prevention Services Grant funds are available for...
Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

A hidden issueBy Leah Hendrickson, MSW, LCSW, QMHP Mental health treatment within the criminal justice system plays a pivotal yet often overlooked role in both the well-being and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals.