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Along the way | Linear living

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

By Christine Jensen Sheltered by the simplicity of nature's symphony, one often feels grateful for the solitude and security of the country. With so much going on in our world, it is a gift to find reverence in the sanctity of gravel roads and linear living.

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Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Jesus is always looking for people to follow Him. There are phases in which Jesus invites people to come.For the non-Christian who is seeking to learn something about Jesus, Christ will beckon, “Come and see”(John 1:39, NKJV).

Ag Department Students Front (L-R): Nulla Thompson, Mikala McCoy, Maia Hermanson Back (L-R): Instructor Adam Riddle, Austin Hoselton, Jonah Rarick, Brandin Martinez, Jocelyn Vold, Peyton Larson. Photo by Rob Boll

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Drayton Area Community Foundation awards $5,460 in grants to local projects

Rebecca Davis

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Drayton Area Community Foundation awarded a total of $5,460 in grant funding to five local organizations and programs focused on education, recreation, workforce development and community health.

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Prevention encouraged due to uptick in N.D. infl uenza activity

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages residents to take precautions as influenza activity remains high with newly reported influenza-associated hospitalizations and deaths.This season, 5,166 influenza cases have been reported to HHS.

Jamie Mattice wears the first sweatshirt she created from a t-shirt she received from her daughter, Rylee, while standing next to one of her Re-Loveables sweatshirts. Photo by Rylee Maurstad

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Re-Lovables makes new out of old

Christine Jensen

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

For one local woman, a unique craft idea was inspired by a fluke and from there, it caught on and has been a lucrative side business ever since. Combining her creative attributes with her sewing abilities, Jamie Mattice came up with a perfect combination with her Re-Lovables sweatshirts.

Natasha Shepard and Brooklynne Petersen pose with the carts purchased with grant funds. Photo by Shelly Quimby

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Mostad Insurance Services acquires all Koda Insurance Agency locations

Sarah Hinnenkamp

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Mostad Insurance Services of Langdon has acquired all four Koda Insurance Agency locations located in Walhalla, Cavalier, Drayton, and Grand Forks. As part of the acquisition, both companies will retain their existing customers and agents.

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Winter skin care tips from Skin Rehab

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

As winter settles in across the Valley, many people begin to notice changes in their skin, from increased dryness to irritation that wasn’t an issue just weeks earlier.

Karl Blake announces plans to retire after 32 years with Polar Communications.

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Polar Communications CEO announces resignation

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

At its December 2025 board meeting, the Polar Communications Board of Directors accepted the resignation of CEO Karl Blake.Blake plans to retire from the company on July 1, 2026.Blake has been with the cooperative since April 1994.

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Pride of Dakota releases 40th Anniversary Showcase attendance numbers

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

By Valley News and Views Staff During the 2025 showcase season, Pride of Dakota vendors experienced their second-highest attendance on record with 47,272 attendees. Showcases were held in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Minot and Dickinson. Fargo and Dickinson set attendance records.

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Pursuit on I-29 ends in suspect’s death

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

By Valley News and Views Staff A vehicle pursuit in Grand Forks County on Jan. 2 ended with the driver’s death from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

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