Along the way

| “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” - Elizabeth Kubler-Ross Memories can hold the greatest shelter in times of struggle.

Life in the slow lane?

The year-end parties are done, and the various clubs are closing down for the year. People are starting to return to their primary residences Quieting down and before long the park will be very quiet once again. Last week I played Bocce Ball several days in a more informal setting.

Reverse snowbird

By Duane H.H. Lyon Dearest Dakota friends and neighbors. Hope things are mostly going your way today. Here is my story on meeting an injured sparrow. First, some foundation laying. Matthew 10:29-32 KJV Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing?

From the pastor’s desk

I want to take one final look at Easter and what it means for the world. When Adam and Eve broke God’s one commandment at the serpent’s suggestion, they effectively turned dominion of the world, which had been given to them by God in Genesis 1:28, over to the devil.

Prism of Prose

The afternoon of March 23 was my first walk of the spring on the Drayton Golf Course. It was a pleasant day with no wind and the temperature hanging in the mid-twenties. The only sign of moisture was the ice in low ditches and a few other low areas.

Tom Campbell opts out of US House race

Tom Campbell has ended his campaign for U.S. House. The former state senator made an announcement regarding his withdrawal in a Facebook post on March 26: “After a great deal of soul searching and prayer, I have made the decision to withdraw my candidacy for the US Congress.

785 North Dakota Veterans have enrolled in VA health care over past 365 days

A 37.20% increase over last year The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has enrolled 785 North Dakota Veterans in VA health care over the past 365 days – 37.20% more than it enrolled the previous year.

North Dakota National Guard hosts military retiree weekend

The North Dakota Army National Guard Retirement Services and Retiree Advisory Council are hosting a military Retirement Event Weekend on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory in Bismarck. Members from all military branches are welcome to attend the event.

Research shows newspaper messaging to be strong for political candidates

By North Dakota Newspaper Association According to research just concluded on behalf of the North Dakota Newspaper Association, candidates are missing a beat if they don’t use newspapers for their messaging.

Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller makes campaign stops in Cavalier, Langdon

North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller made stops in Cavalier and Langdon on Thursday, March 28 campaigning to become the state’s next governor. “I’m very, very proud to be the 39th Lieutenant Governor in this great state,” Miller said.