Democracy a Victim of Partisan Politics

Last week, some of America observed the heroism of one Martin Luther King who was murdered because he thought that “We, the people” should include more than white European immigrants. While some celebrated, others did not, doing their best to see that black lives did not matter.

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Pastor Leroy’s Column

Zacharias was carrying out his regular priestly duties, which he no doubt had done numerous times over the years, when on one particular day, which was like every other day, Zacharias had a life changing visit.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1812 Announcer: “Mutual presents Under Arrest. Criminals behind bars. Under Arrest, the story of Police Captain Jim Scott’s fight against crime.

Ripple of Richness

“The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.” - Kalu Ndukwe Kalu In the sheltering particles of grace is found the positive richness of loving kindness.

How Do I Get Back Benefits Withheld Due to the Earnings Limit?

Dear Rusty: If I work and take Social Security before my full retirement age, how can I find out how I will be paid back the money withheld after I pass the earnings limit?

Heart Burn

There are times when you read the Scriptures and your heart burns. You are driven to be up early in the morning to write what is on your heart. It happens to you on different occasions. This is one of those moments as you write this article.

Bowesmont Lives

Saralee Hoselton took the PCMT van to Grafton on Wednesday. The next day Merv and Phyllis went to Cavalier where they ate at the Blue Fox and were among those who attended the meeting of the Pembina County Council on Aging.

Dakota Datebook

Mad Prank Punished by Jayme L. Job January 17, 2022 — The bizarre cause of a Minot fire was reported on this day in 1916, and its sadistic culprit punished. The fire in question had occurred in the city of Minot a few days earlier and had consumed the entire Blakey-Roell block.

Ultimate betrayal or survival...

Multitudes of questions still revolve around the historical events revolving around the Nazi occupations and genocides. Generations of children read the Diary of Anne Frank in school. This supplied an inside look at what it was like to be a family in hiding for years.