We Practice Sitting…

I feel like I need to publicly apologize to the lady in the checkout line. There she was minding her own business, just trying to get a few groceries when we got in line behind her. Going to the store with little kids is always an adventure and really it’s the best workout I do.

Valley News & Views Guest Editorial

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Heavy Heart

Recent events weigh heavy on my heart. I have a hard time understanding why. Why is it necessary to loot, vandalize, commit arson, and threaten people’s lives? What do these actions solve? To me it does not matter who is the perpetrator or who is the victim.

Adult Conversations Need Some Adults

A few weeks ago, Senator Kevin Cramer suggested that it was time to have an adult conversation about the national debt, noting that Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security should be on the table. Once again, initial thoughts of the “haves” is to shortchange the “have-nots”.

How I read my “Daily” newspaper

A few years ago, when the Grand Forks Herald brought out their E-edition I bought a subscription to it. We had sold Valley News & Views and for economic reasons had also dropped our subscription to the Herald.

Letter to the Editor

Beware of Utility Scams The effects of the COVID-19 virus have been felt around the world. Unfortunately, beyond health risks, bad actors are using the pandemic to capitalize off unsuspecting victims. Scams are nothing new, even in the utility world.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

We noted last week that the God of the Bible and Christianity has long been opposed, oppressed, and sought for eradication. Today I want us to see four areas which came against true Christianity, the Bible, and God then, are the same as those which attack Christianity today.

Senior Citizen Update

Updates to Senior Citizen Meal Program, Foot Care and Public Transportation The North Dakota Department of Human Service, Aging Services Division, is requiring all Senior Citizen Congregate Meal Sites to remain closed until June 30, 2020.

Along the Way

In honor of Memorial Day, today I write because maybe there is one person out there who will heal a little from the words and memories. I spent many moments and shed oceans of tears to heal and I am proud of myself for that. We have to feel to heal. I realized a few things the other morning.

Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: I am a 68-year-old retired male and had planned on waiting to collect Social Security benefits beginning at age 70. My wife is currently 53 years old. When I die, would my wife’s spousal benefit at her full retirement age be equal to what I would be receiving at age 70 or be reduced?