Valley News & Views Guest Editorial

Most Americans understand the essential role of agriculture in sustaining the health and economy of our country. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer is leading the way in North Dakota on realistic environmental solutions.

Life in the Slow Lane?

Signs and wonders are something that we think of when it comes to Biblical stories. We do not always equate them to modern life. Yet many people when trying to make a life decision ask for a sign. Signs are a part of our everyday life. We see them, we look for them, and they guide us.

Looking Down Main

This past Saturday was one of those days where one just could not squeeze everything in. Even when we live in a small community such as ours, conflicts arise in the scheduling of events and a person is forced to make choices.

Guest Columnist

So you thought Prof. Elwyn Robinson told the whole truth when he wrote his 599-page “History of North Dakota” printed at the University of Nebraska because the boat carrying the UND Press missed a turn in Montana and sank near Williston. That’s the varnished truth.

Letter to the Editor

Make Every Vote Count in Presidential Elections To the Editor: Most Americans understand from a young age the fairness of one person, one vote. It’s one of the foundational principles of American democracy, so we learn it at school, and we hear it at home.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1821 “Tyger, tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry?

Eternal Equation

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” - Thomas Campbell There is in the heart’s hallowed hope an unbreakable creation of eternal promise.

My Husband Still Works; Must He Enroll in Medicare at age 65?

Dear Rusty: There is confusion between my husband and me on when he should file for Medicare. My husband will be 64 in July.

Will it ever be fair...

A recent NCAA swimming competition once again raises the issue of fairness in sporting events.During a recent swimming competition history was made when the first transgender female won an NCAA swimming competition. Once again raising the issue of what is fair.

Here we go again…

In a recent article written by Dan Kennedy in Media Nation on March 17, 2022, it was reported that Gannett is closing at least 19 print weekly newspapers that serve 26 communities in Eastern Massachusetts. This is according to notices that were posted on those newspapers websites.