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Photo by Clint Van Camp.

Photo by Clint Van Camp.

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Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
As we went through another Thanksgiving, I was reminded of all I had to be thankful for. I was also reminded that this thankfulness is not only for a day or a season.My thankfulness should be a thing of constant thought and in all my prayers.
How can we make

How can we make

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How can we make Jesus more important in our lives?

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
“We can make Jesus more important in our lives by putting Christ in the center of all we do,” says Nathaniel, 8. “We do this by finding pleasure in studying God’s Word, learning about him and hiding God’s Word in our heart that we might not sin against him.
Advent hope

Advent hope

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Advent hope

Pastor Jodi Myrvik- United Lutheran Church,
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
As I drive through the streets, I notice that it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Decorations are going up inside and outside of our homes. Gifts are being ordered and bought. Yummy goodies are being prepared. Concerts and parties fill our calendars.
Robin Nelson speaks during an event at the Great Plains Food Bank on Dec. 19, 2024. Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor

Robin Nelson speaks during an event at the Great Plains Food Bank on Dec. 19, 2024. Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor

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Ballot measure effort seeks to provide free school meals to North Dakota students

Michael Achterling/ North Dakota Monitor
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
If supporters get enough signatures, issue could be on November 2026 ballotNorth Dakotans may have the chance to cast their ballot on whether every public school student in the state can have breakfast and lunch for free.
Alan and Sue Bigwood

Alan and Sue Bigwood

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Celebrating agricultural leadership

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Bigwood families named 2025 Pembina County agriculturists at NDSU Harvest Bowl CeremonyRick and Susan Bigwood of St.Thomas, N.D., and Alan and Sue Bigwood of Cavalier, N.D.
Elizabeth Fedje with parents, David and Jodi Fedje. Submitted photo

Elizabeth Fedje with parents, David and Jodi Fedje. Submitted photo

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Fedje signs with NDSU to compete in Track and Field

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
On Nov. 17, Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Senior Elizabeth Fedje signed a Letter of Intent to compete in Track and Field at North Dakota State University.Fedje said she is looking forward to exploring a collegiate career in Track and Field at NDSU.
Alan O’Neil named 2025 North Dakota Community Star.

Alan O’Neil named 2025 North Dakota Community Star.

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O'Neil named 2025 North Dakota Community Star

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
In celebration of National Rural Health Day, the Center for Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) proudly unveil the North Dakota 2025 Community Star, Alan O'Neil!
North Dakota teen has been missing for one year

North Dakota teen has been missing for one year

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North Dakota teen has been missing for one year

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Nov. 21 marked one year since 16-year-old Elijah White Lightning went missing, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is asking for the public’s help to locate the teen.Elijah was 15 years old when he went missing from Bismarck, North Dakota, on Nov. 21, 2024.
Attendees filled the pews last year for the Carol Sing at the beautifully decorated Hallson Church.

Attendees filled the pews last year for the Carol Sing at the beautifully decorated Hallson Church.

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NENDHA Hallson Church annual Christmas caroling

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Join the Annual Christmas Carol Sing at Hallson Church, sponsored by the Northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association (NENDHA).The historic Hallson Church at Icelandic State Park is ready to welcome you to their annual Christmas Carol Sing!
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