No Demonstrations for Native-Americans

Native-Americans in North Dakota have been experiencing the same discrimination as the African-Americans now demonstrating across America. Hundreds of North Dakotas went to the streets to support African-Americans even though we have only a few in the state.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1729 “Whither, O splendid ship, thy white sails crowding, Leaning across the bosom of the urgent West That fearest nor sea rising, nor sky clouding, Whiter away, fair rover, and what thy quest?

Along the Way

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” - Winnie the Pooh The tapestry of this journey unfolds in profound ways. The greatest courage a soul can encompass is the vulnerability of feeling the emotions amplified by memory and experienced with empathy.

Ask Rusty

Dear Rusty: We served overseas for several years, not earning many quarters for Social Security. However, we have made sure that we paid in over time so we can receive a benefit, but it will not amount to much.

Looking Back in Time

June 20, 1890 Drayton Echo J.W. Marsden showed the editor a fine stool of wheat this morning plucked from near Bowesmont. It measured 18 inches from root to top of stem and leaf.

Bowesmont Lives

John and Janell Nyegaard Colton and Megan of Hallock joined Merv and Phyllis Holter and their guests for supper Monday. Supper guests of Merv and Phyllis Holter Tuesday included Janell, Megan and Colton Nyegaard of Hallock and Vonn Pankratz of Greenbush.

Tidbits from AMAC

Out of the brains of babes The COVID crisis has us continuously washing our hands for 20 seconds or more -- a time span that can feel like an eternity for some of us, especially for impatient youngsters, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

The Importance of Transparency

A government who is not transparent becomes a dangerous governing body. This may sound very harsh; however, it is true. When transparency goes away then a governing body no longer has the eyes of the public at large watching them. This is when the slippery slope begins.

Life in the Slow Lane?

My mind is crowded with thoughts. So much so that I am having a hard time trying to come up with one solid idea to write about.

Looking Down Main

It is 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning and my bride says she would like my column. At 9:00 a.m. I told her I was going out to mow before the heat and possible thunderstorms move in. She asked me when my column would be ready, and I told her I still didn’t know what I am going to write about.