About Survivor Benefits for Minor Children

Dear Rusty: My nephew died suddenly at 50 years of age and left 2 children, ages 17 and 14. He was divorced, but they were married for more than 10 years, and his ex-wife works as a nurse. My nephew worked for more than 10 years during his lifetime.

Eyes Have It

What is our view? Do we have eyes of faith or eyes of the world? It is a choice each of us will make. Our view will make all the difference in a life. The servants of Abram (Abraham) and Lot had a disagreement. Abram brought a graceful solution to the conflict.

Bowesmont Lives

On Valentine’s Day a group of ladies got together for take out supper, delivered by Cindy Bronson, at the Tisdale Manor home of Jan Maurstad. Saralee Hoselton was part of that group. Merv Holter and Dennis Lemke of St.

Dakota Datebook

Sovereign Bucks by Merry Helm February 28, 2022 — Fort Ransom began holding rodeos in 1934, and during the 1950s, one of the men who stood out in bronco riding was Fred Ward, from Hankinson. Ward was born in 1911 and got his first saddle when he was six.

When the bottom line means more than the headline...

For years the word has been that print is dead. This could not be further from the truth. Local newspapers still remain the most trusted source for news. The trouble is that news rooms are struggling due to decreasing advertising.

Is it really dead...

There is one statement that really upsets me. I do not like to hear people saying print is dead. I especially do not like to hear people within the print industry make this statement.

…if they can find the fuel to get there.

Of all the myriad ways that he had to choose from I believe Putin will eventually learn that he picked the wrong path to go down when he decided to invade the Ukraine.

Please Note VNV Deadline and Hours

The deadline for all news photos, and advertising is Mondays at 12:00 p.m. Office hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Fridays Closed. Please note that the office may be closed without notice from time to time for appointments, further education, and other errands.

Rape Victims Deserve Justice

As discussed in last week’s column, rape is a crime in which victims are traumatized for life and the perpetrator experiences none of the pain and shame. The lives of the victims are shattered; some never recover.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

In the midst of negative stories there is one constant note of good news. When Adam and Eve broke God’s one prohibition, He shared good news that a Savior was coming, and He provided them with clothing to cover their shame.