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Bank of North Dakota releases 2023 annual report

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The state-owned Bank of North Dakota (BND) reported total assets of $10.1 billion at year-end 2023, consistent with the previous year. With record profits of $192.7 million, an increase of $1.5 million from 2022, the Bank also had an excellent return on investment of 18.2%.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

FirstHome Program income limits updated

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved updated income limits for programs that assist North Dakota residents, typically first-time buyers, in achieving homeownership.
Along the way

Along the way

Along the way

Christine Jensen
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Diving through the healing journey of life’s broad transparency, one finds solace in the shelter of knowledge accumulated through the trials and triumphs this existence offers up. The cornerstone of living becomes the parameter of acceptance beyond transformation.
Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Moving Forward By Lesa Van Camp
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Life has a way of moving forward and with it sometimes our plans need to adjust with it. This was evident when I needed to retire before I had planned and before I was deemed old enough by our government and society.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

SENIOR MEALS MENU

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
June 7- June 13, 2024Friday, June 7Berry Burst Chicken Salad/ Fruit/CrackersMonday, June 10Ham/Scalloped Potatoes/ Broccoli/Mandarin OrangesTuesday, June 11Spaghetti with Meat Sauce/ Romaine Salad with Dressing/ Cantaloupe/BreadstickWednesday, June 12 Tatortot Hotdish with Veggies/Sweet Potato/...
Nursing homes in rural communities and small facilities are less likely to be able to meet the 24/7 RN requirement.

Nursing homes in rural communities and small facilities are less likely to be able to meet the 24/7 RN requirement.

54 additional nurses and nurses’ aides needed for N.D. nursing homes to meet federal staffing mandate, cost $4.5 million per year

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The North Dakota Long Term Care Association has released a comprehensive analysis using data from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) regarding the impact of the recent federal staffing mandate on nursing homes.
Desserts, sweet snacks and soft drinks are among the largest contributors of added sugar.

Desserts, sweet snacks and soft drinks are among the largest contributors of added sugar.

Prairie Fare: How much added sugar is in your diet?

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
“I think I saw him running down the highway!” I said about our friends’ son.I was kidding, of course. His mom and dad talked about how much frosted cake, treats from a doughnut wall, cups of ice cream and handfuls of candy he had eaten at various parties in the past couple days.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Thursday, June 6, 2024
In recent weeks severe thunderstorms have ripped through vast areas of the South and Midwestern states. Tornadoes have left much devastation as they cut a wide swath through communities and rural areas. Houses and a lifetime of memories were wiped out in a matter of minutes.
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