Opinion

Certain death – two killer dolphins bearing down on our pontoon.

Playtime with Flipper! by Bob Simmons

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

I last left you canal side at the wonderful rental condo we shared with our son and daughter-in-law near Anna Maria Island on the Florida Gulf. It was a little before 2 p.m. that faithful Tuesday when our private tour boat navigated the canal, pulling up behind our rental unit.

My two cents | Endless confl icts by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My Two Cents | Endless Conflicts By Mike Alan

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Over the 250 years of the United States, presidents have been labeled as “wartime” Presidents and “peacetime” Presidents, when in reality, every president has been involved in some type of military conflict or another. If I were to name them all, it would probably fill this entire page, if not more.

Letter from the Editor | Tumbled, but still standing

Rebecca Davis Editor@valleynewsandviews.com

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Have you ever felt exhausted and overwhelmed at the same time?This week, I’ve felt like a rock in a tumbler, constantly moving, getting knocked around, hitting edges I didn’t know were there.Some parts getting smoothed out, others feeling a little more worn than I’d like to admit.

Gulf of America- Here we come! by Bob Simmons

Gulf Of America- Here We Come! By Bob Simmons

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Last month Di and I escaped the NoDak cold for a week in the Florida sun. In the past we’ve enjoyed trips to Miami and the Keys. In recent years, Di and her girlfriends have had great getaways in the Clearwater area. This time, we decided on Anna Maria Island and the surrounding area.

Valley News & Views

letter to the editor

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

April Fair Housing MonthGovernor Armstrong has declared April 2026, FAIR HOUSING AWARENESS MONTH in North Dakota.Fair Housing Month is a time to recognize the passage of the Fair Housing Act and to reflect on the work still needed to ensure everyone has access to safe, stable housing.

Valley News & Views

45 Degrees North | Five big tips about rural restaurants By Donna Kallner, The Daily Yonder

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Most of us know someone who can be found daily (or even multiple times a day) at a rural restaurant: Retired farmers and widowers who breakfast at the place the rest of us call The House Of Knowledge.The new moms who meet up for coffee and complete sentences and leave quickly when naptime comes.

Letter from the Editor | Holding grief and hope this Easter

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Easter has always been one of those holidays that feels… layered.Growing up, it meant early mornings and sleepy eyes, waking up before the sun for sunrise service.

My two cents | Happy Easter by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

This weekend, Christians around the world will celebrate the crucifixion, death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.We Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God sent into this world to save lost sinners by his sacrificial death on the cross.

Amelia glides across the ice during the Basic 5 portion of the Grafton Figure Skating Show, “Go for Gold.” Photo by Rebecca Davis

Letter from the Editor

Rebecca Davis

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Spring has officially arrived, at least according to the calendar—even if Mother Nature hasn’t quite gotten the memo yet. The changing of the seasons means one sports season ends and another begins.We’ve wrapped up basketball and wrestling, which means we’re now into track season.

My two cents | March tournament madness by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

I’m wondering if you, like me, fell into the trance of March Madness this past week.I’ve always enjoyed filling out a men’s tournament bracket, sometimes at work or sometimes with family, but the internet has now allowed folks to take this to the extreme.

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