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Valley News & Views

Prairie Doc Perspective: Silent but serious

Katie Pudwill, Rdh, Phd
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
How to spot and manage gum diseaseGum disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions in adults. For those 40 and older, it’s also the leading cause of premature tooth loss. Unlike cavities, which often cause sensitivity or pain, gum disease is silent.
Kalanchoes require little maintenance, and they make great house plants. (Pixabay photo)

Kalanchoes require little maintenance, and they make great house plants. (Pixabay photo)

Dakota Gardener: Consider a Kalanchoe this holiday season

Kelsey Deckert, Horticulture Agent
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
It’s that time of year again — garden centers and greenhouses are well-stocked with beautiful holiday plants. They make great gifts for friends and families. Nothing looks better on a table or desk than a blooming Christmas cactus or the red foliage of a poinsettia!
Number of registered spearers in North Dakota is so much smaller compared to the crowds who flock to summer fishing. Photo by Ashley Peterson, NDGF.

Number of registered spearers in North Dakota is so much smaller compared to the crowds who flock to summer fishing. Photo by Ashley Peterson, NDGF.

North Dakota Outdoors: Getting set for spearing season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
By Doug Leier, NDGF outreach biologist What makes darkhouse spearfishing stand out from other types of fishing — especially in the winter?Is it more challenging? Absolutely. Does it bring a unique kind of success and satisfaction? No doubt about it.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Prism of proseSeven centuries before Calvary, Isaiah, the prophet of God, told of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. Isaiah told of the reaction to Christ’s coming: “Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?” (Isaiah 53:1, John 12:38, NLT).
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Luke 12:13-15 records a brief encounter Jesus had with a man who had a request for Him – “Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.” Perhaps both parents had passed away, and now he and his brother must decide to whom the belongings will go.
Fifth and sixth-grade band students perform. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

Fifth and sixth-grade band students perform. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

Drayton hosts Winter Concert for grades five through 12

Susan O’neil
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Drayton Public School’s music department performed its first concert of the school year on Dec. 1, under the direction of Mrs.Katherine Giannonatti. Musical selections were a collection of classical, pop and holiday.Fifth-grade band students opened the concert with “Au Clar De La Lune.
Pictured from left to right: Allie Fraser– Vet Tech, Dr. Carla Gilbertson, and Lori Kalliokoski- Office Manager and Coordinator. Submitted photo

Pictured from left to right: Allie Fraser– Vet Tech, Dr. Carla Gilbertson, and Lori Kalliokoski- Office Manager and Coordinator. Submitted photo

Gilbertson Veterinary Clinic awarded Polar Communications Economic Development Grant

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Gilbertson Veterinary Clinic has been selected as a recipient of the Polar Communications Economic Development Grant, a program designed to support community needs and job creation within Polar’s service area.
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