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From the publisher | The Hoopy that made me happy...to learn

From the publisher | The Hoopy that made me happy...to learn

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From the publisher | The Hoopy that made me happy...to learn

Andrea Johnston
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
First, I’ll say that I completely agree with Mike’s column above mine. People in some instances have lost their rational minds. It’s got to stop.I’ve known all my adult life that anything can be spun. Anyone can have an agenda and words to back that agenda up.
Bowesmont lives...By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives...By Saralee Hoselton

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Bowesmont lives...By Saralee Hoselton

Saralee Hoselton
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Memorial Day weekend, Mike and Judy Stellon went to their Maple Lake home where they were joined by Mary Beth Pilon and her daughters. On Saturday, Scott Baldock of East Grand forks joined them.The following weekend, Mike and Judy Stellon spent time at their Maple Lake home.
My friend the bank robber...By Bob Simmons

My friend the bank robber...By Bob Simmons

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My friend the bank robber...By Bob Simmons

Bob Simmons
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
I was just a young man doing the afternoon show on a Top 40 radio station in Springfield, Mass. My newsman’s name was Craig. He and I had first met a couple years earlier at the college radio station and we were good radio friends.
My two cents | Namekagon magic...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | Namekagon magic...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | Namekagon magic...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Every summer I get at least one chance to head to Northern Wisconsin to take in a little R and R at a tiny hideaway in the woods our family refers to as the Northern Comfort Resort, or more simply, “The Cabins.
You aint no fisherman!...By Bob Simmons

You aint no fisherman!...By Bob Simmons

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You aint no fisherman!...By Bob Simmons

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Fishing season is here! I used to enjoy fishing when I was a little guy. While Mumz slept undisturbed dad would quietly awaken me in the middle of the night on opening day.
Bowesmont lives...By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives...By Saralee Hoselton

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Bowesmont lives...By Saralee Hoselton

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
May 25, Kris Tucker of St. Thomas took Gayle McConnell to Fargo where they attended the High School Graduation of Ava Wittrock, the daughter of Mike and Rachel Wittrock. They also attended the reception at the Wittrock home.
My two cents

My two cents

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My two cents | Road trips to Bismarck...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Last week I was on the road traveling to Bismarck for the 2025 North Dakota State Track Meet.I always enjoy going to Bismarck. The majority of my travels over the years to our Capitol City have involved covering sports, either on the newspaper side or the radio side.
Streets, schools and you

Streets, schools and you

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Streets, schools and you...By Bob Simmons

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
As you can well imagine, working in media, we hear a lot of stuff from the public in the course of a week. It’s not uncommon for readers and listeners alike to reach out to give us their opinion about everything from the weather to the streets to the school, etc.
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