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Prism of prose

Prism of prose

Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp
Thursday, June 6, 2024
There are some things in life that elicit a definite yes. Things like Marsha Klein’s orange rhubarb jam. Things like meeting with ten men on Saturday mornings for Christian fellowship. Things like a graduation feast at the Anderson farm. These are all a solid yes for me.
Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Greetings dear Dakota friends and neighbors from your Reverse Snowbird and weekly poet. Suffering from a bit of writers block, I stopped by Popeyes Chicken and had a spicy chicken breast and a buttered biscuit before heading to Goodwill for some super summer thrift deals.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Social Security matters

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Is there a limit on earnings when you're fully retired? Also, should all retirees receive COLA or is there an exception?
Members of the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department assess the damage and look for hot spots in the garage at 116 Wakeman Avenue in Grafton Monday afternoon. Photo by Mike Steinfeldt.

Members of the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department assess the damage and look for hot spots in the garage at 116 Wakeman Avenue in Grafton Monday afternoon. Photo by Mike Steinfeldt.

Fire guts Grafton garage

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Grafton Volunteer fire department responded to the call of a structure fire at 116 Wakeman Avenue in Grafton at about 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon.Approximately 15 members of the fire department responded to the call.
Aurora Jo Jensen holding cat, Bert, on top if the Jensen’s VW pickup. Photo by Christine Jensen.

Aurora Jo Jensen holding cat, Bert, on top if the Jensen’s VW pickup. Photo by Christine Jensen.

Vintage Volkswagens

Christine Jensen Collector's Series
Thursday, June 6, 2024
More than eight decades ago, the first Volkswagen (VW) was created and manufactured in Germany as an affordable option for families. The word Volkswagen derives from the German words 'Volk' and “Wagen” which translates to, “People's Car.
Drayton VBS 2024

Drayton VBS 2024

Drayton VBS 2024

Cindy Johnson, Vbs Director
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The 2024 Drayton Community Vacation Bible School, “SCUBA… Diving into Friendship with God!” was a Big Splash! With over 80 kids, SCUBA VBS was immersed on the evenings of May 28-31!
Front row, l to r: Angelle French, RoxAnne Hoffarth, Teresa Stoiber, Lillian Stegman, Macie Shane, Shelby Bjornstad, Jeff Hermanson Back row, l to r: Kari Helgoe (NDSU Extension), Emily Carpenter, Chris Sanders, Dori Heck, Katie Henry (NDSU Extension)

Front row, l to r: Angelle French, RoxAnne Hoffarth, Teresa Stoiber, Lillian Stegman, Macie Shane, Shelby Bjornstad, Jeff Hermanson Back row, l to r: Kari Helgoe (NDSU Extension), Emily Carpenter, Chris Sanders, Dori Heck, Katie Henry (NDSU Extension)

Beginner’s guide to grant writing completes workshop

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
By Kari Helgoe, NDEAFCS President, NDSU Extension Pembina County, Extension Family Community Wellness Agent Competitive grant proposals are an increasing key revenue source for nonprofits, educational institutions and local governments.
Small towns, big ideas

Small towns, big ideas

Small towns, big ideas

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
By Jeremy Ratliff You could feel the energy. You could sense the excitement. On the morning of the first ever TEDxCavalier event, people walking into the historic Cavalier Cinema were happy to be a part of it.
Tim Chapman, CEO of the International Peace Garden. Photo by Jessica Tull

Tim Chapman, CEO of the International Peace Garden. Photo by Jessica Tull

International Peace Garden hosts 2nd Annual Tourism Summit

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Event emphasizes opportunities for rural towns around Canadian borderBy Hilary Nowatzki The International Peace Garden hosted their second annual Turtle Mountain Tourism Summit on May 9.
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