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Yours truly with Mr. X in a sewer enjoying cigars and old fashions. Interviewing is hard work.

Yours truly with Mr. X in a sewer enjoying cigars and old fashions. Interviewing is hard work.

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Albino alligators, part 1 by Bob Simmons

Bob Simmons
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
As part of an ongoing street project some out of sight - out of mind underground infrastructure like water mains and sewer lines are being replaced. In Langdon where I live, our sewer requirements are modest as compared to larger metropolitan areas.
A nice set of walleye caught by Mike in Wisconsin.

A nice set of walleye caught by Mike in Wisconsin.

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My two cents | What I did on my summer vacation, Part 2 By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
When I left off last week, I had just let a beautiful Namekagon River walleye get away.Catching a walleye in this spot is a big deal and a source of bragging rights for me. It always seems that my nephews Nick and Ben are especially pleased when “Uncle Mike” pulls a walleye out of “The Spot.
Son of the bee’s, part 2 by Bob Simmons

Son of the bee’s, part 2 by Bob Simmons

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Son of the bee’s, part 2 by Bob Simmons

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
This week we finish the long awaited interview with my dear friend Mike Alan who in addition to his many talents as a broadcaster and columnist is also is a bee farmer in the Grafton area. Part one of this interview appeared in the July 24 issue of this paper.
My two cents | My peaceful? Summer vacation...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | My peaceful? Summer vacation...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | My peaceful? Summer vacation...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
To say that my recent Summer vacation was quiet and peaceful might be an overstatement, but at least it was fun and relaxing.If you’ve read my column for any period of time, you know that I normally take a vacation around the first week of August to Northern Wisconsin.
Thoughts from the publisher

Thoughts from the publisher

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Thoughts from the publisher

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The school supplies have been purchased, sports passes are paid for, sports physicals are scheduled and winter clothing and shoes have been acquired. It’s back to school time!Summer is fun and all, and the weather has been great, but I crave the routine of the school year.
Thoughts from the publisher

Thoughts from the publisher

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Thoughts from the publisher

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Have you ever listened to Dr. Laura?I, for some odd reason (especially since I was raised in a family centered around the radio industry), was 45 years into this life of mine when I heard my first Dr. Laura broadcast.
“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” - Thomas Jefferson

“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” - Thomas Jefferson

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The working class | By Bill Patri

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
I remember the census worker talking with my mother. The census worker read income categories for upper, middle and lower classes.My mother was asked which category our family was in.My mother asked, “Do you have a working class?
My two cents | This week in history...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | This week in history...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | This week in history...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
When you read this column this week I will be wrapping up my summer vacation in the north woods of Wisconsin.If all has gone well, I will have caught many nice fish and probably eaten a few too.So, next week, expect a column entitled “What I did on my summer vacation” with pictures, hopefully.
Valley News & Views

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letter to the editor

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
N.D. Representatives Helping Put Our Nation Closer to Fiscal CollapseThe purpose of my letter is to point out the need for North Dakotan’s to tell our N.D.
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