From my Window

Working with another young man through the early 1980’s, we spent hours at a time together while testing systems on nuclear submarines. I only attended his church a couple times. Of the two of us, I was the prodigal. But John and his wife, Marlene, would have Reiko and I over for dinners.

Tidbits from AMAC

Graduating in style A pair of identical twins in Baton Rouge, LA are graduating at the top of their class this year from the Scotlandville Magnet High School in a very “classy” way -- with $24 million worth of scholarships from colleges and universities around the world.

Dakota Datebook

Belhammer saves child by Merry Helm May 31, 2021 — Gordon Keeney was aboard the steamboat Dakota when he witnessed a dramatic rescue attempt by a burly German immigrant. Seventy-six years later, Keeney’s written account was published in the Fargo Forum.

North Dakota State Capitol tours resume

Bismarck, N.D. – The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today announced that tours of the North Dakota State Capitol will resume on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Valley News & Views Editorial

O Say can you see… When Francis Scott Key wrote those memorable words, he was an early force in a movement that eventually led to “Old Glory” becoming one of our nation’s preeminent symbols.

Life in the Slow Lane?

It is often said that you are only as old as you think you are. Somedays I do not feel a day over twenty and other days I feel like I am eighty. The truth of the matter is that I am somewhere in between. There is something to be said for advancing in years.

Looking Down Main …your grandchildren will not be sorry you did.

According to my bride I love Minnie Mouse more than I do her. This is most definitely not true. I am, however, a true fan of Minnie and one of my favorite photographs of myself is one taken at Disneyland with Minnie.

Guest Columnist

Because newspapers have been at the forefront of community building, we cannot talk about the precarious condition of the published word without considering this primary function of nurturing the sense of togetherness.

How Do Scammers Know So Much About You?

Do you ever wonder how scammers know so much about you? There are several ways. Do you frequently enter contests? Not only do marketers collect information like name, age and address, they may learn other things about you as well. Do you mail in warranty cards?

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1778 “This Is Your FBI, the official broadcast from the files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as seen through the assignments of Jim Taylor, the agency’s top operative.” (a typical opening for “This Is Your FBI,” an anthology program on radio; ABC, April 6, 1945, to Jan.