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From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

One of the major news stories currently dominating the headlines is the New York trial of former president Donald Trump. The prosecutors have spent several weeks bringing one witness after another testifying to his guilt.
Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Hello Dakota friends and neighbors from your ever evolving, ever roving, Reverse Snowbird and weekly poet. Of recent I’ve spent a good amount of time with new friends who are living under bridges and over passes in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Prism of Prose

Prism of Prose

Prism of Prose

With spring comes a new season of commotion in our life. We are diligent to our duties on the farm, cleaning up the community, wrapping up school assignments, and planning for summer. For students graduating from school it might be to press on to start a new life endeavor.
So long Kinder Garten Hello 1st Grade

So long Kinder Garten Hello 1st Grade

So long Kinder Garten Hello 1st Grade

A graduation ceremony for DPS Kindergarteners was held Friday, May 17. Eight children happily entered the gym during Pomp and Circumstance each wearing their own pair of shades.
Although closed, hope is not lost for  Big Hearts Daycare

Although closed, hope is not lost for Big Hearts Daycare

Although closed, hope is not lost for Big Hearts Daycare

Big Hearts Daycare, that has served families for over one and a half years has been advertising and searching for a supervisor. Unfortunately, a hire didn’t happen in time and because of state mandates, the daycare has had to close its doors, the last day being May 16.
Tom Heine, the second person featured in our collectors series. Photo by Christine Jensen.

Tom Heine, the second person featured in our collectors series. Photo by Christine Jensen.

Collecting connections

Local couple enjoys collecting in retirement Toys have been a part of everyone's life at one point or another.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Valley News and Views represents well at state awards

The staff at Valley News and Views brought home a total of 18 Awards from the 2024 North Dakota Newspaper Association (NDNA) Better Newspaper Contest. The Awards were announced in conjunction with the NDNA’s annual convention held in Mandan, ND on May 2-4.
Front L to R – Kiera Seng, Oscar Hunter, Chloe Hunter, Amelia Ratliff, Isla Emerson, Levi Norrell, Wyatt Ramirez, Pyper Shane Middle L to R – Stella Norrell, Nora Ramsay, Nathan Stegman, Adlee Hay, Collin Longtin, Spencer Berg Back L to R – Mia Seng, Audrey Emerson, Naomi Stegman, Chris Longtin, Ben Carpenter, Preston Emerson, Chaz Halverson

Front L to R – Kiera Seng, Oscar Hunter, Chloe Hunter, Amelia Ratliff, Isla Emerson, Levi Norrell, Wyatt Ramirez, Pyper Shane Middle L to R – Stella Norrell, Nora Ramsay, Nathan Stegman, Adlee Hay, Collin Longtin, Spencer Berg Back L to R – Mia Seng, Audrey Emerson, Naomi Stegman, Chris Longtin, Ben Carpenter, Preston Emerson, Chaz Halverson

Pembina County 4-H Consumer Decision Making results

The 2024 Pembina County 4-H Consumer Decision Making contest was held Friday, May 3 at the Pembina County Courthouse. There were 24 youth ages 8-18 competing in this year’s contest representing five different Pembina County 4-H clubs.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Awareness helps stop invasive pests

With warmer weather on the way, it is important for the public to be aware of invasive species. Each year, harmful invasive weeds, plant pests and diseases cost the U.S.