Valley News & Views Guest Editorial

I believe President Trump’s State of the Union Address articulated an inspiring vision of American greatness.

Life in the Slow Lane?

Children are quite often very honest and innocent all at the same time. Many adults could take a few lessons from young children in how they look at life. Young children see things in a much simpler way than adults, because they simply have not learned how to make things complicated yet.

Looking Down Main

The Democrats appear to be bound and determined to throw away a perfectly good opportunity to win the upcoming presidential election.

Guest Columnist

“History repeats itself because no one was listening the first time” is a long standing truism, reaffirmed by people who are unteachable. Not too long ago, I wrote a column claiming victory for the Democrats in the fall but with a note of encouragement for the president.

North Dakota Art Display Promotes Brain Injury Awareness

In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the North Dakota Brain Injury Network (NDBIN) and Sanford Health are showcasing all 150 masks created by the state’s brain injury survivors. The masks will be on display March 3-27 at Sanford Medical Center’s main floor gallery wall at 5225 23rd Ave. S.

Community Help Still Needed

Former owner Lyle Van Camp is home and recovering. He came through his surgery beautifully and is doing very well. Due to cold and flu season and especially for these first few weeks we may not be attending as many events.

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KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1711 “On a tree by a river a little tom-tit Sang ‘Willow, titwillow, titwillow!’ And I said to him, ‘Dicky-bird, why do you sit Singing ‘Willow, titwillow, titwillow?’” (the beginning of the poem “Ko-Ko’s Song” by Sir W.S.

Along the Way

“When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out, and the tide of love rushes in.

Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: I have worked my entire life and contributed to Social Security. I have been single my entire life with no children. What happens to all that money I have contributed to Social Security if I die at age 62?